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Courtesy of California State University, Long Beach
Henry Po, 86, of Westminster, California, died Aug. 24, 2024.
“Henry is dearly remembered as a kind and supportive colleague and mentor. He generously gave of his time and knowledge to inspire his graduate students to pursue their passion in chemistry and achieve success in their academic and professional lives. His commitment to research resulted in over 40 publications in respected journals of chemistry. He also had an inquisitiveness for all types of scientific and technological discoveries, and an enjoyment of growing orchids in his spare time. Most of all, he is remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his wife, daughters, and extended family. He is truly missed.”—Janet Po, daughter
Most recent title: Professor of chemistry, California State University, Long Beach
Education: BS, chemical engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology, 1960; MS, chemical engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1962; PhD, chemistry, University of California, Davis, 1967
Survivors: Children, Stephanie Ciletti and Janet Po; one grandson
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