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FREDERIC (ERIC) WHITNEY WU

FREDERIC (ERIC) WHITNEY WU obituary, New York, NY

FREDERIC WU Obituary

WU--Frederic "Eric" Whitney. Beloved son of Douglas L. and Hope Whitney Wu of New York City and Manchester, VT. Eric, 20, died in an automobile accident on September 23, 2020. He graduated from St. David's School in Manhattan and Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Eric was a junior at Brown University and will receive a posthumous AB in May, 2022. A perennial honor-roll student universally admired for his keen intellect and generosity of spirit, Eric was quietly exceptional. In addition to his parents, he leaves his brother Philip; his grandmothers, Seraphine C. Wu and Jane R. Whitney; and aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. David's School, 12 East 89th St., New York, NY 10128.
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Published by New York Times on Oct. 23, 2020.

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Pinky Laffoon

May 15, 2022

Dear Douglas,
So difficult to bare.
Thought, prayers and love with you from me. Pinky Laffoon

Simone Taylor

October 29, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Zareen Khan ‘93

October 28, 2020

My deep condolences to the Wu family. I just read about Eric in the Brown Daily Herald and I am saddened that Brown and the world has lost such an exceptional and kind human being. I hope you find solace in the fact that Eric had a positive impact on so many others during his short but substantial lives. My prayers are with you.

Victoria Reese

October 28, 2020

Doug and Hope, Greg and I just learned this tragic news last night. We send prayers and love to your family. Best, Victoria Reese and Greg Kennedy

Trevor Olson

October 26, 2020

To the parents of Frederick Wu, I’m so sorry this tragedy happened to your child. He appeared to have a lot of potential and gifts to share with the world. I drive by the accident location daily and think of him as I do. He will never be forgotten by me. May you one day find the peace you deserve.

Simone Taylor

October 24, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friends.

Paul Murphy

October 23, 2020

Eric was a great human being and I enjoyed working with him when he was at Phillips Academy and in my dorm there as a 10th grader. I’ll miss not seeing his story unfold ; it was sure to be a rich and substantial one. Sending peace to his whole family.

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