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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Chi Kei Li. Born on March 29, 1935, he left this world on September 16, 2025. A man of incomparable spirit, he enriched the lives of those around him with his creative, generous, inspirational and hardworking nature.

Danny's passion for life was reflected in various aspects. From a young age, he displayed a love of Cantonese opera, beginning his professional career at a …

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Council for Cleaner Chinatown

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New York Tai Chi Chuan Association

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What were Danny Chi Kei's favorite artists or styles of art?
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What causes did Danny Chi Kei care about most?
Supporting the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera, development of the Chi…
Supporting the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera, development of the Chinatown Com…
Supporting the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera, development of the Chinatown Community,
What were Danny Chi Kei's favorite vacation spots?
China, Japan
China, Japan
China, Japan
What were Danny Chi Kei's favorite ways to exercise?
Tai Chi, Golf
Tai Chi, Golf
Tai Chi, Golf

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Born

March 29th, 1935
Hong Kong
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Fled to Vietnam from Hong Kong on foot during World War II

1940
Hong Kong, Vietnam
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First stage performance as a child prodigy at age 8 八歲以神童之稱首踏台板

1943
Vietnam

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Ng Fook Funeral Home
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