Chuan 鄧銓 Teng

Chuan Teng was born in China, later moved to Taiwan, and came to the U.S.A. in 1960. He

received a master's degree from Ohio University, and he worked at Ernst and Young and then

Bristol Myer Squibb until retirement in 1994.

At the age of 8, Teng's interest in Chinese calligraphy was inspired by his father who was an

accomplished poet and calligrapher. Throughout his elementary and high school years, he won

many top prizes in calligraphy competitions. In a major calligraphy competition while studying in

Soochow University (Taipei), he was awarded triple first prizes in three calligraphy categories:

the standard script, cursive script, and running script traditions.

While serving in American industries, Teng still took time to practice calligraphy art at least one

to two hours per day. He was often invited to demonstrate his art before live audiences at

cultural events of many organizations, such as Time Magazine, Ellis Island National Museum of

Immigration, New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, the United Nations, Staten Island Chinese

School, Evergreen Club of Staten Island, and Chinese Christian Church. He served on the

panel of judges in a New Jersey Chinese School Association calligraphy competition. His

calligraphy work was selected in the 2014 New York International Chinese Calligraphy

Exhibition. Most recently, Chuan was among eight other senior artists to showcase art work in

an exhibit titled “80 plus and GOING STRONG” sponsored by the Rainforest Art Foundation in

2018.

In addition to his love for calligraphy he also enjoyed spending time with his wife, Jen Jen, they

were avid travelers and took many trips around the world. He loved spending time with friends

and family. He especially loved his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow up, whether

it be on the baseball field or in the horse show ring. He was always there to support them.

He is survived by his wife, Jen Jen Liu , his children Michael Teng, Michelle and Marc

Cosentino, and his grandchildren Alexander and Lily Cosentino. He is predeceased by his late

wife Charlene Chin.

A memorial service for 鄧銓 will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, followed by a memorial service from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.