Sze Wai Chow's Obituary
Sze Wai Chow, 80, of Oakland, passed away on February 15, 2018. He was born in Hong Kong on December 15, 1937. He graduated from the Hong Kong Adventist Academy and learned about aircraft engines at Far East Flying Training School at Kai Tak Airport. He met Jane on Star Ferry in Hong Kong and they became husband and wife on September 11, 1962. Sze worked in the aircraft industry for over 50 years starting in Hong Kong and ending up at National Airmotive and Rolls-Royce Engine Services in Oakland. He worked for National Airmotive/Rolls-Royce for nearly 40 years where he helped many young mechanics find the American dream. He was survived by his wife, Jane, his sons Charles, Lawrence and daughter in law Jamie.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:00 PM, February 28 at Chapel of the Chimes. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Alzheimer’s Association or Disabled American Veterans.
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