Nina Liu Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Nina Liu
Start: 2018-07-27T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Wm. G. Miller and Son Funeral Home

Nina Liu

LaGrange - Nina Liu, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY, entered into eternal rest at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 21 July 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Nina was the beloved eldest daughter of the late Cheng Yu Liu and Vera Liu of New York, NY, sister of the late Victor Liu of New York, NY, and grandmother of the late Benjamin Corrigan of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Nina made her home in the Hudson Valley for more than 50 years. She began her life's journey in Tianjin, Hebei Province, China, moving throughout Europe, and eventually to New York City, where she resided until her marriage in 1962 to devoted husband Matthew Liu. She maintained her love for New York City her entire life, despite building her life and family in "the country", as she referred to Dutchess County. Throughout her travels, she developed fluency in multiple languages, including Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and English.

Nina was a longtime employee of IBM, working at both their Poughkeepsie and East Fishkill sites in various roles until her retirement in 2010. She worked previously for Harris Semiconductor. Nina was a member of the Mid Hudson Chinese Community Association, and hosted many mah jongg parties at her home. She had a true passion for the arts, performing in Chinese opera and learning to play piano, and inspired in her children a love for music, dance, literature, and theater. Nina was masterful in the kitchen, and always had delicious meals ready for visiting family and friends. She was unfailingly generous with her grandchildren, always ready with her time and gifts. Nina was extremely grateful for her caring friends from the Silver Sneakers class at Gold's Gym LaGrange and The Parkinson's Disease Support Group of the Mid-Hudson Valley. Their friendship and support were a great comfort, especially in the last few years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, enduring in her devotion and quick with her wit.

Nina is survived at home by her husband Matthew Liu; son Gregory Liu and his wife Julia of Tivoli, NY, and their sons David and Alexander; daughter Jeannine Liu of Poughkeepsie, NY, and her children Olivia, Owen, and Jonathan; daughter Natalie and her husband Christopher Condon of Hyde Park, NY; and daughter Jeanette and her husband Asaf Falah of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and their children Leah, Yael, and Eli. She is also survived by her sisters, Svetlana Katz (Norman) of Delray Beach, FL, Jeannette Flaks (Steve) of North Brunswick, NJ, Christina Marquez (Nelson) of Lakeworth, FL, and brother Franklin Liu of San Francisco, CA, and their respective families. Special thanks to Jane Hunt Johnson and Marlene James for their care and support.

Nina proudly raised funds to help continue the fight for a cure for Parkinson's Disease. Memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, www.pdf.org or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

Calling hours will be on Friday, July 27th from 4PM to 8PM at the Wm. G. Miller and Son Funeral Home at 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 28 at 10AM at the Wm. G. Miller and Son Funeral Home at 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, followed by burial at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. To send online condolences, please visit www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jul. 25 to Jul. 27, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Nina Liu

6 Entries

Debbie Christensen

July 29, 2018

To the Liu family,
My deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Nina for a few years at IBM Poughkeepsie. She was often very generous with bringing in and sharing various treats with her extended work family. I was amazed with some of the stories she told us about her life and wondered why such an educated and sophisticated woman was working with us, but Im glad she did!
Im so sorry for your loss, may she Rest In Peace.

GEORGE, PATRICK, AND ROBERTA CHAO

July 27, 2018

We will have fond memories of Nina and The Liu family since a child.

When my late father relocated to Poughkeepsie, NY from IBM Endicott, NY they have been close friends with the Chao and Sheen family (God parents).
I am sorry for the loss!

GEORGE CHAO

July 27, 2018

I just got back in my residence this evening aftre some errands and getting groceries and I was surprised and caught off guard unexpectedly when looking up something on the internet. I found out!
Uncle Matty was always a favorite and life long friend of my late father: Mr. Chester Chih-Kung Chao. I can remember the days when we were all little we played and we went to picnics of the Mid Hudson Chinese Community. I remembered the days, my family came over to your house on Daisy Lane by the Dutchess County Airport and the house on Martin Drive in Arlington School District.
I certainly can remember Auntie Nina's delicious cooking when she and Liu Family hosted parties at their house. I certainly can remember Nina was also a very good enforcer of good behavior, conduct, and manners ! This is indeed.
I saw pictures of her travel and she knew some foreign languages. As a Graduate of SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY majoring in in Geography in 1992, I can appreciate that !
I remembered I was home from college one summer in 1989, shortly before returning for the start of Football season and school: I was working at Edward's Food Warehouse. I saw Auntie Nina. She was telling me that Gregory was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the US AIR FORCE. I was proud as ever!
Auntie Nina was a nice person to talk to on the phone, especially during the months when my late father was in the hospital before he died from trauma suffered in a car accident in 2006. Uncle Matty and Uncle James Tuan were nice to travel to Rockland County ; to go see my father at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Also she and Uncle Mathew came to the funeral mass at St Martins De Porres Church and Burial for my late Mom: Pauline Chen Chao when she passed away from cancer. Auntie Nina, your presense and support is tremendously appreciated. I will never forget that back in 2002. I didn't realize myself as others saw me, until I saw the pictures taken during the funeral service. My eyes were puffy in the verge of tears. Auntie Nina came up to me with Uncle Mathew:" George, I am sorry for your loss!"
I can certainly remember when little; Auntie Nina telling my mother talking in Mandarin Chinese that Dental Surgery is certainly no fun! Both ladies agreed it is a painful procedure!
Liu family I am sorry for your loss! Gregory, I know you now have a career with Federal Law Enforcement.
You still served as a Military Officer. When I was a liitle boy, I would cry and cry over death ! .Well I am certain on a bright nice sunny day, the tears in your eyes and mine will turn dry while taking a walk, standing at attention , and we can momentarily break the military bearing and smile as we all reflect and remember the happy and fond memories and the legacy of Auntie Nina !

Tom Wallace

July 26, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Liu family on your loss.

July 25, 2018

Jeannine and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. What a remarkable woman she was.
Wishing you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Linda Malave

Kara Montgomery

July 25, 2018

Although I did not know Nina Liu, I knew of her from her loving daughter and my friend, Natalie Condon. My impressions are of a strong and determined woman with many talents and a big heart. I am saddened for her family who obviously loved and cherished her dearly but thankful that she no longer suffers. Rest in peace, Nina. My sympathies to the entire family.

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