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Hsiao-Yung Chiao Obituary

CHIAO-Hsiao-Yung, of Flushing, NY, suddenly on October 21, 2004. She was the assistant director of nursing at the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Flushing, where she proudly worked for over 25 years. She was the beloved wife of Ricardo Tenorio, the cherished sister of Chien Chiao, John C. Chiao, Jim Chiao and Yuan Chiao, a dear sister-inlaw of Sidney S. Chen and her brothers' spouses, and the special aunt of Wendy and Daryl Chen, as well as her nephews. Viewings will be held at the Edward D. Jamie National Memorial Chapel at 141-26 Northern Blvd. in Flushing (718-461-2660) on Wednesday, October 27th from 25PM and 7-9PM and on Thursday, October 28th from 2-5PM and 77:30PM. A memorial ceremony will be held there on Thursday, October 28th from 7-9:30PM and the burial will take place on Saturday, October 30 at 10AM at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Pinelawn, LI.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 26, 2004.

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Diane Ruppel

October 21, 2019

15 years - gone too soon and missed so much - think of you often and I know you are watching over all of us

Ricardo Tenorio

September 20, 2016

Always in my mind...

Ricardo Tenorio

January 12, 2014

???,My love I miss you everyday...I feel so sorry for all the things I neglected and that we didn't get to do.... but you now and forever always reside in my heart besides living in my dreams. Even after more than 9 years still keep me company...Our cats all passed... Last one was ??? last January 2013.... she really missed you!!!I really want your blessings in the new life I will now embark. I loved you, I love you and always will love you... Your

Diane Ruppel

October 24, 2005

Dear Ms Chiao,

I can't believe that it's been a year already, miss you and I know that you are watching over us all.

I miss you, miss you, and still miss you more...wo shia ni hen duo, hen duo hen duo..!

October 21, 2005

Golda Fried

January 10, 2005

There are no words to express my sorrow. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. With my deepest sympathy.

John Y Jennifer Saade

January 10, 2005

There are no words that can express how we feel. All we can think about is that we have an angel. Ms. Chiao is, was and always will be remembered with lots of love. She has a very special place in our hearts. She was very caring and loving, a great professional and a mother to us. I will never forget how she always made sure that the office was kept warm and how she joked about how I bundled up just to cross the street. It was a great pleasure to know and work with such an outstanding person. May God give you strength Ricardo, and Bless you always. Te acompanamos en tu dolor.

Gloria Sanchez (Medical Records)

January 10, 2005

For the short time that I knew ms. Chiao, I learned that she was very nice, caring and loving woman. She was very dedicated to her work and loved by all. She will be deeply missed.

Jackqueline Herdsman

January 10, 2005

I came to Franklin, you were already there. I took it for granted, I would depart and you would still be there. Over the years we have laughed, talked and sometimes diagreed, but never in my wildest dreams could I have forseen an end so tragically. You have touched us all in so many ways, that I know for sure, you will be remembered for many, many years. "Rest In Peace"

Kobina Asimatey

January 10, 2005

Throughout the cause of history and life, we sometimes meet people who make you laugh, cry and some you never forget. Ms. Chiao was one of those unique people nobody forgets. Her sense of humor, the way sometimes she tells a joke with a straight face was priceless and one of the kind. Life in Franklin always reminds me of the great chinese philosopher, chairman Mao, as we remember, he was the great leader, who first spoke about "the million mile journey". He said on quote: "The most difficult part of the journey is the first step and the first one mile". We'll miss Chiao. You took the first step and the first mile and the rest is history. Honestly, Lady Chiao, you did it your way with style and dignity. You are a great leader, a good friend and a nice human being in my heart. I'm going to miss you for a long, long time, but I will never, ever forget you. May the almighty lord keep you safe till we meet one day. Rest in perfect peace.

Carolyn Milton

January 10, 2005

A message from Chiao: We are here for only a season. A peace before a storm. We journey down many paths enriching many lives and we are enriched by those we need. When we come to the end of that path, and the lord lye me down to rest, I pray you don't weep for me. I have journeyed on to a greater season and a greater peace without the storm. "Rest in Peace and God Bless".

Rosalie Magalong

January 10, 2005

No one could ever, ever replace Ms. Chiao. She is very helpful, dedicated, and hardworking person. She's also very sensitive in one's needs, always there willing to help when you need her. Ms. Chiao's memories will linger forever. Trully, I will never, ever forget her.

Rosalinda Dinglas

January 10, 2005

Ms. Chiao is my "Mentor". I've learned so much from her being a hardworking / dedicated to her job. A very nice, caring, tough person that I won't, & no one can forget.

Susan Etman

January 10, 2005

Losing Ms. Chiao is such a big loss. I will miss seeing her face when I come in to work. When I first got my cat, I used to talk to her all the time about problems I was having with him. She had such a great love for cats that she would see him as a human. She was great to talk to about everything. I would see her talk to the nurses, if she was unhappy with something that happened. She had a nonsense way of getting her point across without getting nasty. She was greatly respected and loved by all. Her loss is felt by everyone who knew her. Franklin and her fellow employees will miss her greatly

Martha Mays

January 10, 2005

Ms. Chiao exuberated great warmth. She was a dedicated, conscientious co-worker and a good friend. She will be sorely missed. I will cherish her memory with fondness and love.

Susan Neuman

January 10, 2005

Dear Ricardo and the rest of Ms. Chiao's family: My deepest sympathy at this time. Ms. Chiao, always had a bright smile and a good word to say. Her passing is a great loss. She will surely be missed, sincerly, Susan Neuman (Speech)

Marie Rigard

January 10, 2005

God in his infinite wisdom thought it fit to call you home and though, we may not understand why? so soon, we were blessed and privileged to have known you. You touched many lives including my families; You always inquired about my family specially about Arnold. My husband after he turned 50, you jokingly call him "Old man" when he spoke to you on the phone. Yet you were conscientious enough to ask if he minded you calling him "Old man" (When it never bothered him) You gave advice on the kids education. You'll be deeply missed.

Francy Samedy

January 3, 2005

There is no paper of book big enough to describe how much Ms. Chiao has touched everyone she has come in contact with. She treated us all like her children and we cared about her like a mother. It is a shame to see such a good person leave us. She will be missed, remembered, and loved always.

Nutrition Food Services

January 3, 2005

Paying tribute to the memory of our beloved Mrs. Chiao: With unexpected sadness, death has come among us. The news of the untimely death of Mrs. Chiao came as a great shock; Particularly distressing. Now, that she has silently closed the door and departed from us, sorrow fills our hearts at this sad moment - a sorrow that is deep and personal, a sorrow that is visibly and profoundly felt by all those who knew her. The simplicity of her character endeared her to us. She is deep in our hearts and will continue there as long as there is life within us. In her passing, we feel personal loss too great to put into words. Dear Mrs. Chiao, may your soul rest in everlasting peace. Martha Calle, Dolores morano, KweePing Hong, Janet Suarez, Ainsley Thomas, Jerome Julien, Carol Basserman

Nerma Clarke

January 3, 2005

There were no strings, boxes, and a "U-Haul" to relocate, you just answer the call. Why! Oh why, did you went for the fall, I wish you were here - we would have a ball. Since you must go, the shock was a blow too hard to understand, but quite easy to know the hugs, the tears, the "Oh No". "Oh No?" showed you were a light and forever will glow. So then, Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest lay down your head on the saviors breast. We love you - but he loves you best. Goodbye - Goodbye - Goodbye

You will always be remembered!

Pat Quinn

January 3, 2005

Ms. Chiao, We would meet briefly in the morning - You always had a smile and a warm "good morning" - You will be missed - I hope you are at rest sourrounded by a wonderful garden of flowers. God Bless!

3-11 Staff

January 3, 2005

Ricardo, These words are filled with thoughts and understanding of your loss. Hoping each day that passes by you will find comfort in the good memories and years you shared with her. May the passage of healing bring you peace in the day's ahead. You are not alone.

Saadia

January 3, 2005

Dear Ms. Chiao, Physically you are no longer with us, but your memory will never fade! From your kitten calendars to your christmas cards, you will always be with us. Thank you for just being who you were. Saadia

Diane Ruppel

January 3, 2005

(From 10/04) Dear Ms. Chiao, I will miss....Your warm greeting every morning at 5:45 a.m. Your fresh brewed coffee at 6:00 a.m. Finding your Chinese library book in the ladies room at 6:15 a.m. Your fresh flowers on my desk all the time (just because you knew I loved flowers) Your help with the staffing and schedules, Your daily voice mail messages, Your cat stories, Your drawing lines in my census book (I still can't draw a straight line with the ruler) your updating my Dialysis list, You completing my PPD test every year. I think St. Francis must have needed help in heaven (with an overflow of animals) and that's why you were taken to heaven too soon. I will miss you always and think of you often.

Diane Ruppel

Juliet Chang

January 3, 2005

(from 10/04) Tonight, I am with a broken heart and sadden beyond words could express. For the past week we have experienced the most challenged event in many years at Franklin. On October 21, 2004, Thursday evening, I learned the most horrible and unbelievable news from Ricardo,(his wife,) Nurse Chiao - Our valuable team mate- passing in a car accident. It was heart breaking and unacceptable. We always thought this kind of event would only occur to someone else. Chiao was a very, very, "special" person, in her 56 years she has touched many, many lives that surrounded her. As a person, she was loving caring, genuine, helpful, considerate, respectful, flexible, and always had a smile. Nothing is too much for her, she would go out of her way to comfort others and complete her responsibilities. She always shown extra touch to make everyone motivated and energized, e.g., freshly made coffee, a kind and encouraging word. As a professional she was a role model nurse for all, never afraid to get her hands dirty. She was knowledgeable, organized, loyal, competent, committed, hard working, concerned, thoughtful, utilized her critical standards of resident care is upheld at all times. She was an excellent communicator and leader with firm and positive approaches. Her open mind disposition made each procedure's implementation process much easier. Her presence made all of our lives relaxed at night. Her extraordinary following through skills made Franklin Team special. Training new employees, she would hold their hands until they were confortable/confident. She has contributed so much to Franklin - it was a "calling" not just a "job".

Today, she has left us. On behalf the Franklin Nursing Team, residents and families. We thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We will miss you very, very much for the years to come. We will always love you. You will live in our hearts/memories forever. We never will understand why, but we will go on as you would. God Bless Always, Love always Juliet Chang

Mary Mulenhoff

November 24, 2004

Dear Ricky,



I am very sorry to hear about your cat today. I understand how important your pets are to you, as they are to all of us. They are a part of the family and its just as sad to see them go as our human family members.



I've been thinking a lot about Ciao lately. I still have the dishes she gave me years ago, I think they are antiques. I think of her everytime I use them.



I'm sorry I was not able to attend the funeral. I would have if the baby had come sooner. They don't let you fly when you're 10 months pregnant. Anyway, the baby is really cute and he doesn't really let us sleep much but it is really great to have this new addition to the family. Our dogs are a little jealous of the baby, but as you know mom is spoiling even the dogs during her stay with us.



It's always great to have family with you during special times and in times of need. If you are ever interested in taking a little vacation, please come to California and visit. We're having a little Christmas get together and a baptism for the baby the day after new years day. We would love it if you could come out here.



Take care and God Bless You,



Love always, Mary

Sara Tenorio

November 24, 2004

Querido Ricardo,



Mary me lejo el email del gato. Lo ciento mucho pero used sabe que el descanso porque estaba muy enfermo. Espero que usted se cienta bien porque ahora tiene menos trabajo y el esta companando a Ciao. Recuerde que lo quiero mucho y siempre le deseo lo mejor.



Dios lo bendiga y recuerde que tiene un nuevo sobrino que esta muy lindo y alentado.



Le mando muchos besos y recuerde que los que se van descansan en paz.



Con todo mi amor,



Tu mama Sara

Ricardo Tenorio

November 23, 2004

This morning mei mei past on. She is now with my little dot. Now she has my cat with her. Now Mei Mei will have tons of peace, love, rest and companionship from my little dot. Love, love and more love to both.

Maximilieu Laroche et Du Xin

November 23, 2004

Chiao etait precise, prevoyante et attentionee. Les amis qui pleurent sont depart se consolent en pensant qu'elle naurait point voulu souffrir en trainant une longue maladie. Elle n'a pas eu le temps de nous dire adieu a chacun de nous. Ce qu'elle aurait voula faire sans doute, attentionee comme elle l'etait. Elle a fait cependant

en nous temoignant au jour le jour de son amitie. Jusqu'a la derniere minute, nous aura ete presente parmi nous avec la meme constance c'est cette image de sa presence que nous garderons en nous.

Martha Mays

November 18, 2004

I never called you by your first name; it was always Ms. Chaio. You were always a very caring and dedicated individual. That's the kind of person you were: always giving of yourself to others. You've touched so many of us with your laughter and great warmth. You will be greatly missed.

Love, Martha

Falona Titilayo

November 17, 2004

Ms. Chiao, You were a wonderful person, so loving. You will always be in my heart. Falona

Ginette Parisien

November 17, 2004

So many years have passed and I can not remember when she did not have some impact in our lives. Thank you for blessing us with your love, compassion and friendship. Farewell to a Wonderfully caring woman and friend. We will miss you but we know you are in a greater place.

Love, Parisien Family

Richard Schmidt

November 14, 2004

Dear Mrs. Chiao,

Your smile and kindness to everyone that surrounded you must not be forgotten. You made my job easier , you were a true professional, always putting Resident care first. May God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Love, Rich

Monica Mc Meo

November 12, 2004

Dear Miss Chiao, I just want to say i miss you and your warm smile . I still can't believe you won't be there in body , but i know you are there in sprit god bless you and my sympathy to your husband .MONICA.

YUE JIN

November 10, 2004

HI DEAR CHIAO:



I SAW YOU IN MY DREAM SO MANY TIMES WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILES. I STILL COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT IS ONLY DREAMS. I WILL MISS YOU DEEPLY. I FELT SO LUCKY KNOWN A SUCH WONDERFUL PERSON LIKE YOU IN MY LIFE.MISS YOU.

Diane Ruppel

November 8, 2004

Dear Ms Chiao,

I think of you often and miss you so much. You will never be forgotten, we are all the better for having known you. You are one in a million and so special to so many of us.

Gloria Cintron-Palmer

November 4, 2004

Words could never express the emptiness.I know in my heart you're in a better place.I will never forget you,and will miss you.Rest in peace,God bless you.

Imelda Polinag - Villafania

November 4, 2004

I cannot find the right words to express how much I miss you...the kind words...you sharing my best and worst moments is unforgettable...I really do miss you but I know I will be missing you more...good people are like antique ...they are rare ...and hard to find...Love you

Diane Pavlecka

November 4, 2004

Miss Chiao, I think of you every morning when I walk into the office. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and for the laughs in the mornings. Miss you. Love, Diane (MDS)

Umberto's Christmas Party

eBay John

November 4, 2004

We would like to express our profound sympathy to the family of our dear friend Chiao.
A loving wife and true humanitarian who spent her life comforting others.
We will miss her deeply.

eBay John, Suzanne & Derek

We miss you more, more and more

Ricardo Tenorio

October 31, 2004

My Little dot, I will miss you terribly. I hope I can make you proud while taking care of ta r duo, mei mei, ben mao, and chiao mei. Please pop into my mind as often as you can and keep us company. I love you and always will. You were my best, love, friend, companion. Seee You My little dot!!!!

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