Obituary of Robert S. Hsu

Robert Shao-Chih Hsu, 77, passed away on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at his home in Palm Bay. He was born on December 14th, 1943 in the City of Hengyang, Hunan Province, China to Yao-Nan and Ho-In Chang Hsu.

Robert spent 4 years at Tunghai University in central Taiwan. After graduating, he set off to America to follow his dreams.  Robert attended Brigham Young University in Utah and received his master’s degree in Chemistry. He then attended University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he received a PhD in Pharmaceutics.

Robert loved music and art, particularly classical music. He also loved to travel and see the world with his wife. When he and Anita lived in New Jersey, they would frequently go to New York City to attend operas and go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. In retirement, they immersed themselves in ballroom dancing.

Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years Anita of Palm Bay, Florida; his son Tim (Julie Hsu) of Denver, CO; his daughter Charlene (Manny Pata) of Jersey City, NJ; his granddaughters Victoria, Catherine, Charlie and Augie; two sisters and a brother, Li-Shiang Hsu Ho of San Diego, CA, Adam Hsu of Hacienda Heights, CA and Debbie Teng of San Jose, CA.

The family has received and appreciate the abundance of flowers. They ask that in lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation to the Metropolitan Opera and any charity of your choice.

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