Peter Ho Keung Tsang's Obituary
Peter Ho Keung Tsang, born on March 15, 1943, in Zhanjiang (China). He was the son of Tsang Ching Wai and Hong Sheun Kwan, and brother to elder sisters, Eleanor and Peva. He spent his childhood in Hong Kong, graduated from St. Mark’s High School, and attended college in London. It was in London that he met his wife, Monisa Chan. They were married on August 26, 1972, and created many fond memories having traveled throughout Europe, including the historical sites of Rome, the beautiful vistas of Switzerland, and the bright lights of Paris.
They eventually returned to Hong Kong to start a family- Lorraine in1982 and Lucerne in 1984. Wanting to build a better future for their young children, Peter and Monisa decided to immigrate to the United States in 1986 and brought their family to the San Francisco Bay Area
They settled initially in Daly City, then moved to San Bruno, and later to Foster City. Peter and his family spent the weekends shuttling between their kids’ enrichment activities, such as piano, tennis, swimming, and Chinese school. Peter’s father later also immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong to join the family in the Bay Area where he spent his remaining years with his immediate family. Once Lorraine and Lucerne graduated from high school and moved on to pursue their college degrees and later their careers, Peter and Monisa had the opportunity to spend more time with their friends and pursue their own hobbies. They often enjoyed seeking out new Dim Sum places, catching up over the latest gossip while playing Mahjong, taking ballroom dancing lessons, playing golf, and watching their favorite Hong Kong TV dramas, just to name a few. Peter also loved to sing and enjoyed karaoke, ranging from 80’s Hong Kong Pop to American classics by Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole. In recent years he was able to reconnect with his former classmates from Hong Kong and London via WhatsApp and Facebook. Peter and Monisa also traveled more and went on cruises with their friends to Alaska, the Mediterranean, Mexico, and China. They also visited relatives and friends in Hong Kong and New York.
For a couple of years, Peter and Monisa moved outside of the Bay Area to Reno, Nevada to fulfill the wish of building and owning a brand-new construction home as well as living a more relaxed pace of life. They enjoyed an active retirement lifestyle – going swimming in the community center, playing endless rounds of golf, and visiting the local casinos where they took advantage of the numerous buffets and hotel amenities. They visited the Bay Area frequently and eventually decided to move back to San Bruno to be close to their daughters and six grandchildren. As his family expanded over the years, he especially enjoyed doting on all the grandchildren and looked forward to Wednesday dinners where the family came together at their house to enjoy Monisa’s cooking.
Earlier this year to celebrate their dad’s 80th birthday, Lorraine and Lucerne took Peter and Monisa to Oahu. They had jokingly hinted to their daughters that in the 37 years they have been living in the United States, they had never visited Hawaii – a location they’ve always wanted to go. Over the 5 days, the Tsang family enjoyed good food, warm weather, beaches, and driving around the island. They were also able to meet up with Sylvia, Bob, and baby Bo Mateo. They enjoyed quality time together as a family of four – something they have not done together since the Lorraine and Lucerne were in college.
Peter is best remembered as a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife of 50 years (Monisa), his 2 daughters (Lorraine and Lucerne), and his 6 grandchildren (Avery – 13, Ethan – 11, Mia – 11, Jacob – 8, Isaac – 8, Josephine – 4). He is also remembered by his older sisters, Eleanor and Peva, in Hong Kong, and their respective families.
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