Obituary for Dr. Arthur Tsung-Yuan Loh
DR. ARTHUR TSUNG-YUAN LOH
December 2, 1923 – June 13, 2020
Armonk, NY
It is with profound sadness that we make known the passing of Arthur T.Y. Loh on Saturday, June 13, 2020, with family and friends by his side. Dr. Loh was 96.
Born on December 2, 1923, to Chengor Loh and Kwei N. (Wang) in Shanghai, China, Arthur went on to be a highly accomplished financier in the United States where he immigrated in 1948.
He received a Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Shanghai in 1945, a Master’s in Science from the University of Illinois in 1949, and a Ph.D. in Economics, also from University of Illinois in 1952.
Arthur spent most of his career on Wall Street where he was a Partner at major investment banking firms including R.W. Pressprich & Co., GAC Corporation and N.Y. Securities Co. He later served in leading corporate roles including being the Chief Investment Officer at Government Employee Insurance Company. At GEICO, during a major financial crisis, he served as an interim CEO and led a major turnaround team which included Warren Buffet. He went on to serve as CFO of Rotary International. Arthur then became founder and Chairman of Loh Associates.
Dr. Loh’s was active in many community and professional activities including Chairman of Development Committee Travelers Aid Society, NYC; the Republican National Committee; the Heritage Foundation; member of Association for Investment Management & Research; International Society of Security Analysts; American Economic Association; Financial Executives Institute, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (chartered); N.Y. Society of Security Analysts; Wall Street Club; Bankers Club America; Downtown Association (NYC); The Windmill Club; Greenwich Polo Club; Rotary Club; City Midday Club (NYC).
Arthur belonged to the Methodist faith and worshiped at the Armonk United Methodist Church.
Arthur was a tremendous fan and long time supporter of the Greenwich Polo Club and greatly enjoyed watching polo matches with his family and friends. He also enjoyed tennis, swimming, skiing, and worldwide travels with his family. He always loved hosting special occasions for his family and friends. Arthur was dearly loved by his family and numerous friends and was known for his deep generosity, thoughtfulness, kindness, wisdom and compassion for others.
Those left to cherish Arthur’s memory are his two daughters, Stephanie T. L. Loh and Pamela T.K. Loh and her husband, John N. Kelly; two step-grandsons, John N. Kelly III, and Brendan C. Kelly; his niece, Rosie Kemble, his nephews, Linddy Chen and Qiao Xia Shen; his sisters-in-law: Paula Wu, Julia Chan, Lina Voo, Anna Chan, Mabel Sin, and Mason Chan; and numerous other nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Arthur is predeceased by his beloved wife, Monica (nee Chen) Loh; his sister, Edith Chen, his brother, Willy Loh; nephews, Buddy Chen and Freddy Chen; his sisters-in-law: Diana Chiu, Dr. Anita Li; his brothers-in-law: Duncan Chan and Donald Chan;
There will be a visitation held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570. Funeral service by invitation, Monday 10AM at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, interment following at Middle Patent Rural Cemetery, Banksville (Armonk), NY
Due to the continued public health concerns of COVID-19, please know that there is a current limitation inside the building which may cause a wait time. Facial coverings must be worn in the funeral home. Everyone present must maintain social distancing at all times.
Arrangements under the direction of the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Pleasantville, NY. 914.769.0001, www.beecherflooksfh.com
December 2, 1923 – June 13, 2020
Armonk, NY
It is with profound sadness that we make known the passing of Arthur T.Y. Loh on Saturday, June 13, 2020, with family and friends by his side. Dr. Loh was 96.
Born on December 2, 1923, to Chengor Loh and Kwei N. (Wang) in Shanghai, China, Arthur went on to be a highly accomplished financier in the United States where he immigrated in 1948.
He received a Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Shanghai in 1945, a Master’s in Science from the University of Illinois in 1949, and a Ph.D. in Economics, also from University of Illinois in 1952.
Arthur spent most of his career on Wall Street where he was a Partner at major investment banking firms including R.W. Pressprich & Co., GAC Corporation and N.Y. Securities Co. He later served in leading corporate roles including being the Chief Investment Officer at Government Employee Insurance Company. At GEICO, during a major financial crisis, he served as an interim CEO and led a major turnaround team which included Warren Buffet. He went on to serve as CFO of Rotary International. Arthur then became founder and Chairman of Loh Associates.
Dr. Loh’s was active in many community and professional activities including Chairman of Development Committee Travelers Aid Society, NYC; the Republican National Committee; the Heritage Foundation; member of Association for Investment Management & Research; International Society of Security Analysts; American Economic Association; Financial Executives Institute, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (chartered); N.Y. Society of Security Analysts; Wall Street Club; Bankers Club America; Downtown Association (NYC); The Windmill Club; Greenwich Polo Club; Rotary Club; City Midday Club (NYC).
Arthur belonged to the Methodist faith and worshiped at the Armonk United Methodist Church.
Arthur was a tremendous fan and long time supporter of the Greenwich Polo Club and greatly enjoyed watching polo matches with his family and friends. He also enjoyed tennis, swimming, skiing, and worldwide travels with his family. He always loved hosting special occasions for his family and friends. Arthur was dearly loved by his family and numerous friends and was known for his deep generosity, thoughtfulness, kindness, wisdom and compassion for others.
Those left to cherish Arthur’s memory are his two daughters, Stephanie T. L. Loh and Pamela T.K. Loh and her husband, John N. Kelly; two step-grandsons, John N. Kelly III, and Brendan C. Kelly; his niece, Rosie Kemble, his nephews, Linddy Chen and Qiao Xia Shen; his sisters-in-law: Paula Wu, Julia Chan, Lina Voo, Anna Chan, Mabel Sin, and Mason Chan; and numerous other nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Arthur is predeceased by his beloved wife, Monica (nee Chen) Loh; his sister, Edith Chen, his brother, Willy Loh; nephews, Buddy Chen and Freddy Chen; his sisters-in-law: Diana Chiu, Dr. Anita Li; his brothers-in-law: Duncan Chan and Donald Chan;
There will be a visitation held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570. Funeral service by invitation, Monday 10AM at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, interment following at Middle Patent Rural Cemetery, Banksville (Armonk), NY
Due to the continued public health concerns of COVID-19, please know that there is a current limitation inside the building which may cause a wait time. Facial coverings must be worn in the funeral home. Everyone present must maintain social distancing at all times.
Arrangements under the direction of the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Pleasantville, NY. 914.769.0001, www.beecherflooksfh.com