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Timothy Tsang

San Francisco, CA, USA

November 2, 1991 - September 10, 2020

Nov 2, 1991 - Sep 10, 2020

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With deepest sorrow, we announce that Timothy Ting Fung Tsang passed away on September 10, 2020 at Natividad Medical Center at Salinas, California while surrounded by his loved ones. He died from a severe heat stroke suffered while hiking with friends, a pastime that he loved. He was 28 years old.

Tim was born on November 2, 1991 in Hong Kong to devoted parents, Anthony Hon Ting Tsang and Teresa Siu Mei Chan. He grew up in Hong Kong with his elder sister, Tania Ting Yan Tsang, graduated from Chinese International School (CIS) in Hong Kong in 2010, and received his B.A. from Washington University (Wash U) in St. Louis, Missouri in 2014. He worked in finance at Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) for four years before making a career change to technology. Tim’s pursuit of a career in technology took him to Boston, where he received his M.B.A. from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020, and then to Mountain View, California, where he began his role as a Product Manager at Google this past July.

Although only 28 years old at the time of his death, Tim had an immeasurable impact on many people in his lifetime. For his parents, Tim was the perfect son and best friend. He was a spirited and lively boy, who grew into a responsible, compassionate, and respectful young man. He achieved everything he set out to do, from career goals to quality family time. For his sister, Tim was the best life companion. He was her cheeky, loving, and popular younger brother. Their relationship deepened from stealing snacks and watching “The Land Before Time”, to covering each other’s tracks after late nights out, to supporting and caring for each other in ways most siblings can only hope for. Tim’s wisdom and empathy were far beyond his years and he served as the grounding force for his family.

Tim was deeply committed to finding his passions in life and aided many others in their own search as well. He was ahead of the game from an early age. As a young child, he memorized capital cities and dinosaur species and regularly quizzed his family, who failed repeatedly in spite of his best efforts to teach. Having exhausted all earthly knowledge, Tim alongside his sister and cousins imaginatively transformed Lego blocks into elaborate buildings complete with parking structures. At CIS, he was known to his friends as a walking encyclopaedia. So versatile and learned was Tim that his friends often joked they could retire with the windfall from his “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” winnings. He was infamous for his fanatic interest in American football, as he diligently attempted to convert his friends into Bengals fans despite none of them knowing the rules of the sport. Once Tim found a passion, he was loyal for life. His passion for sports was also abundantly clear in his participation in tennis, swimming and rugby teams. He loved staying active and made friends left and right.

At Wash U, Tim majored in political science, but quickly added on a second major from the Olin Business School in Economics and Strategy. During the fall of his junior year, he interned at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. as part of American University’s Washington Semester Program. There, he was rewarded with a desire to make an impact on others. Upon graduation, in recognition of his academic achievements, Tim was selected to the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society for political science majors. After graduation, Tim took on his first full-time job at SCB, where he achieved high standings as elected president of his International Graduate cohort and was a key member of his Aviation Finance team.

Later on, Tim discovered his passion for technology. Curious, conscientious, and with unbreakable discipline, Tim dove headfirst into mastering the industry. He learned numerous computer languages through online courses and volunteered as an intern for a Y-Combinator startup while working full-time. His drive and tenacity underscored the success of his career change. Many will remember his weekly podcast recommendations, where he transformed what started as a personal hobby in acquiring an encyclopedic knowledge about technology into an avenue in sharing his passion with others.

At Sloan, Tim sought not only to grow professionally and personally, but also to play a role in helping others do so. He served as a leader and mentor in and out of the classroom. He contributed perceptively to class discussions and could always be found whenever needed in his favourite spot at the Martin Trust Entrepreneurship Center. In his role as a teaching assistant for the popular class “Platform Strategy”, taught by distinguished Sloan faculty Professor Michael Cusumano, and as Senior Vice President of the Product Management Club, he provided invaluable conversation and support to professors, classmates, and friends. Tim guided club members in their career paths by establishing open office hours and pioneering initiatives to aid in recruiting during Covid-19. His tireless efforts were recognized with a nomination for an M.B.A. achievement award. A member of the Baltic cohort, Tim will be remembered as one of Sloan’s best and most well-liked students, inspiring others to challenge themselves and pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Tim’s dedication to his family, friends, and colleagues is exemplified in the kindness and generosity with which he spent his time. He treasured his community and was its glue. He consistently initiated virtual reunions to keep in touch, organized events as the elected alumni representative for his CIS class, and participated wholeheartedly in the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Wash U and the Asian American Alliance at Sloan. Tim always showed up and offered care and compassion to any friend or stranger in need. No matter was too insignificant for him. Whether for career or relationship advice, Tim could be counted on for his honesty and insight.

Tim never took life for granted. Meditating and exercising daily, he believed in strengthening his mind and body. His thirst for life took him to the ends of the Earth, from Cambodia to Israel to South Africa. Tim was as serious about having fun as he was with his accomplishments. He always made time for chasing his beloved dog Flynn around, rushing the field at the Rugby 7’s in a bunny costume, skiing the slopes in Utah and Colorado, playing board games with friends, ending a dinner spontaneously with a table tennis match, or simply sitting with his loved ones talking and laughing late into the night.

In his 28 years, Tim lived every day having learned something new, helped someone in need, and done the things he loved with the people he loved. Tim will be remembered for his smile, and the warmth and intelligence that lay behind it. The world is better for having known Tim.

Tim is survived by his beloved parents, elder sister, maternal grandfather Paul Chan, and girlfriend Christina Hsi-lin Wong.

In celebration of Tim's life, a memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday November 7th 2020 at St. Joseph's Church, 37 Garden Road, Hong Kong.

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