Dr. Li Norman Tsui

Dr. Li Norman Tsui, 崔禮(字崇禮), was born February 13, 1929 in a humble village near Beijing, China. One of three siblings, he was the middle child between an older brother and younger sister. After finishing high school, Li moved to Taiwan in 1949 to pursue higher education, opening doors to greater opportunities and a new life in the West. He worked hard to support himself while completing a challenging curriculum, earning his medical degree from the University of Taiwan Medical School in 1957. After achieving this milestone, Li launched into what would become a long and successful career as a physician, specializing in radiology. In 1959, he received a working visa that allowed him to intern at various hospitals in Canada and the United States. He eventually met his wife, Tammy (Charng-yi, 常益), after returning briefly to Japan, where they married in 1964. Li and Tammy then moved to the United States and settled down in New York State to raise their family. Eventually, after 40 years practicing in a career that reflected a lifelong passion and commitment to the well-being of others, Li retired in 1997.

Besides his family, Li loved the classical arts. He was a gifted artist specializing in traditional Chinese ink paintings, having learned from one of China’s old masters, and he proudly exhibited many of his works throughout the years. He also loved to play classical violin and cultivate traditional Chinese gardens. Li is survived by his wife, Tammy, his sister Wendy (崔文貭), his four sons Michael (Ruth), David (Sherry), Raymond, and Paul (Robert), two granddaughters, one grandson, two great grandsons, and one great granddaughter.