Giselle Lee
24-02 2022 03:42
wrote:
ON BEHALF OF JOSEPH HO:
Choy Sang Lee, C S, was a couple of years ahead of me when I started at Duncan Sloss – School of Architecture HKU back in 1962. We have been close friends for almost 60 years.
To his friends and schoolmates, C S was also known as 阿才、才記、才哥、才叔、肥才, and 玻璃才， 玻璃才 (easily breakable) because of his aversion to physical contacts even when he was a pillar of the School’s Architectural Society AS Football Team. With C S, the team from our small school of about 100 schoolmates did wonders. Remarkably, in the Varsity games, we defeated the “giant” Medical School by a memorable score of 7 goals to 1 that prompted our victory chant – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X X X X X X X !!! Not surprisingly, C S was most eligible and sought after at the time. And that was when he courted Peggy Ho, who later became his wife.
Upon graduation, C S joined the then Architectural office of the HK Government. Through the ranks he rose to the prestigious post of Assistant Director of the Department, with notable contributions towards the advancement of public architecture in Hong Kong.
He became an avid tennis player and a lively member of our Sunday tennis group that had breakfast together to “blow water” after our games. His tennis skills at the net, his drop shots and ball placements were amazing, and he was very popular. For fun, he even invented the mischievous drawing of lots to pick the one to pay for breakfast. Since he was always opinionated and carried some sense of authority, he was referred by some as our 殖民地高官。
Ever broad minded, C S loved fun and company and was always ready for a good laugh. He valued friendship, always ready with a helping hand. Always calm, logical, fair, reasonable and reliable, C S never really retired. After leaving Government, he continued his interest in projects and developments extending to China and even to Indonesia.
Only recently, an old friend entrusted him with an important project, which showed how much trust others had in his character, ability and integrity. As far as I know, C S was working on this project even days before he was hospitalized. Soon after, C S texted our group:
“New Year from hospital. Recovering. See your all later.”
This message will always remind us of his positive attitude, his optimism, and his concern for his friends.
C S was a gentleman and a “Jolly Good Fellow”, he loved life, loved sports and loved action. But so far as I know, he never hit the town to “fool around” (出去滾). His love and loyalty to his wife was absolute. He was the ideal husband and father and cared most for his family. His lovely daughters Giselle and Georgette, son-in-law Joe Tong, and not least, granddaughter Genevieve (Evie) were his true treasures.
C S enjoyed a very meaningful and fulfilling life with a happy family, warm friendships and a successful career.
On the bright side, he will now be able to join his wife Peggy in eternity.
Last week, a tennis buddy texted our group:
“Met and chatted with C S and his wife in my dream last night. They looked happy and sharp!” Dreams do come true.
Farewell C S, my good friend.
You have been part of our lives, and will forever remain in our fondest memories.
Joe
February 2022
Giselle Lee
24-02 2022 03:42
wrote:
ON BEHALF OF JOSEPH HO:
Choy Sang Lee, C S, was a couple of years ahead of me when I started at Duncan Sloss – School of Architecture HKU back in 1962. We have been close friends for almost 60 years.
To his friends and schoolmates, C S was also known as 阿才、才記、才哥、才叔、肥才, and 玻璃才， 玻璃才 (easily breakable) because of his aversion to physical contacts even when he was a pillar of the School’s Architectural Society AS Football Team. With C S, the team from our small school of about 100 schoolmates did wonders. Remarkably, in the Varsity games, we defeated the “giant” Medical School by a memorable score of 7 goals to 1 that prompted our victory chant – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X X X X X X X !!! Not surprisingly, C S was most eligible and sought after at the time. And that was when he courted Peggy Ho, who later became his wife.
Upon graduation, C S joined the then Architectural office of the HK Government. Through the ranks he rose to the prestigious post of Assistant Director of the Department, with notable contributions towards the advancement of public architecture in Hong Kong.
He became an avid tennis player and a lively member of our Sunday tennis group that had breakfast together to “blow water” after our games. His tennis skills at the net, his drop shots and ball placements were amazing, and he was very popular. For fun, he even invented the mischievous drawing of lots to pick the one to pay for breakfast. Since he was always opinionated and carried some sense of authority, he was referred by some as our 殖民地高官。
Ever broad minded, C S loved fun and company and was always ready for a good laugh. He valued friendship, always ready with a helping hand. Always calm, logical, fair, reasonable and reliable, C S never really retired. After leaving Government, he continued his interest in projects and developments extending to China and even to Indonesia.
Only recently, an old friend entrusted him with an important project, which showed how much trust others had in his character, ability and integrity. As far as I know, C S was working on this project even days before he was hospitalized. Soon after, C S texted our group:
“New Year from hospital. Recovering. See your all later.”
This message will always remind us of his positive attitude, his optimism, and his concern for his friends.
C S was a gentleman and a “Jolly Good Fellow”, he loved life, loved sports and loved action. But so far as I know, he never hit the town to “fool around” (出去滾). His love and loyalty to his wife was absolute. He was the ideal husband and father and cared most for his family. His lovely daughters Giselle and Georgette, son-in-law Joe Tong, and not least, granddaughter Genevieve (Evie) were his true treasures.
C S enjoyed a very meaningful and fulfilling life with a happy family, warm friendships and a successful career.
On the bright side, he will now be able to join his wife Peggy in eternity.
Last week, a tennis buddy texted our group:
“Met and chatted with C S and his wife in my dream last night. They looked happy and sharp!” Dreams do come true.
Farewell C S, my good friend.
You have been part of our lives, and will forever remain in our fondest memories.
Joe
February 2022
