Dr. Jung-Teh (JT) Lo, a long-time resident of Metairie, LA, passed away on June 8, 2023 at the age of 83. Surrounded by his beloved family, he was at peace after battling serious medical issues in recent years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Fu-Mei, his daughter Emily Lo (Scott), and his son Sammy Lo (Denise).
Dr. Lo was born on November 25, 1939 in Taipei, Taiwan to Chen-me and Chen-yue Lo, one of four children. He attended Taipei Medical College where he met his wife and received a Pharmacy degree in 1964. In 1966, he obtained his Masters degree in Biochemistry from the prestigious and highly-selective National Taiwan University. Afterwards, he went on to teach Biochemistry at various medical colleges in Taiwan. In 1970, he and his family moved to Baton Rouge, LA where he obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University. After graduation, he spent time doing research at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
In 1977. Dr. Lo and his family moved back to Louisiana and settled in Metairie. After doing research at Tulane and LSU Medical Center, he gave in to his entrepreneurial spirit and started/partnered in several businesses including a restaurant and a hotel. He always strived to do his best to ensure that his immediate and extended family were always supported and had no worries.
One of his greatest passions was his home country of Taiwan and the Taiwanese community, both in the New Orleans area and the U.S. In 1978, he established the New Orleans chapter of the Taiwanese Association of America to ensure that his native culture was not forgotten and then brought the T.A.A. South Regional meeting to New Orleans. He also established Taiwan as a separate entity in the Asian Pacific American Society in New Orleans. Throughout his life, he was a strong supporter of a democratic Taiwan and spent many years working to ensure its continued independence through the Formosan Association of Public Affairs.
Dr. Lo also loved to travel and took many trips with his family and friends throughout the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He always had his camera ready and enjoyed making and sharing videos of his travels and the beauty of nature. At home he was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and attended Superbowl XLIV where the Saints were crowned champions. His other passion was good food and all he wished for in the end was to enjoy a great meal with loved ones.
Family and close friends are invited to a Memorial Gathering to be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The Memorial Service will take place at 4:00 p.m.
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