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Pong Lee Obituary

Pong Lee

February 5, 1928 - February 3, 2009

Pong Lee Obituary

PONG S. LEE Loudonville- Dr. Pong S. Lee, 80 of Loudonville, beloved husband of Eunice O. Lee, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Korea he was the son of the late Joon Eui Lee and Jeong Jae Kim. Dr. Lee married his beloved Eunice O. Lee on September 19, 1963. He came to the United States to attend and graduate from Simpson College in Iowa. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1965, before beginning his career as Professor of Economics at S.U.N.Y. Albany. He came to the Capital District to pursue his love of skiing and teaching. He was a scholar and professor until his retirement in 1995. He continued to be an avid skier and golfer throughout his lifetime. He was a devoted husband and father. However his greatest joy was spending as much time with his cherished grandchildren as possible. Survivors include his beloved wife: Eunice O. Lee, his loving children Ernest (Elaine) Lee of Niskayuna, and Amy (Jeff) Kuo of Rocklin, CA his cherished grandchildren Alexander J. Lee, Jessica Y. Lee, Megan L. Kuo, Erin L. Kuo and Justin J. Kuo. He was the brother of Soon Seong Lee of NJ and Nam Soo Lee of CA. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday from 11-1 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com

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PONG S. LEE Loudonville- Dr. Pong S. Lee, 80 of Loudonville, beloved husband of Eunice O. Lee, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Korea he was the son of the late Joon Eui Lee and Jeong Jae Kim. Dr. Lee married his beloved Eunice O. Lee on September 19, 1963. He came to the United States to attend and graduate from Simpson

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