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Jiandong "Kevin" Zhu

1964 - 2023

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Lawn Croft Cemetery

1000 Ridge Rd.

Linwood, Pennsylvania, United States

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Pagano Funeral Home

3711 Foulk Rd

Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

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何猛 posted a condolence

Thursday, February 9, 2023

LD一下就翻出了2000年最后一天在师姐和建东家吃饭的照片。泛黄的相片里每个人都在开怀大笑，建东的笑容尤其那么地年轻，几十年来这一样的笑容也从来没有变过。建东是不缺朋友的人。我和LD与建东的交往多限于研究生那短短的几年，但是那短短的几年让我们觉得建东也是我们一生的朋友。以后几次彼此家庭互访，每次见面前几天就开始激动，觉得是亲人要来了。往事像放电影一样清晰地在眼前回放。建东是教我学会开车的人。这种恩情像初恋一样让人不能忘怀。清晰地记得建东教我开车时两人一起分享年轻人刚到美国时的喜悦。清晰地还记得建东说下雨天有时他会坐在他那辆破旧的红色马自达里听雨，动情地说那种感觉真好。清晰地记得建东一边教车一边给我出主意帮LD办签证。人生第一次做鱼是在师姐和建东家。看着我们奋斗一天搞来的一桶Bluegill, 我自告奋勇地揽上收拾和烧鱼的活, 结果鱼鳞没刮。开吃时师姐嫌弃的眼神和建东一句又一句“没事没事好吃“的鲜明对比像是昨晚上的晚餐。又清晰地看见建东在杜邦花园帮我们推着儿子的婴儿车。又清晰地看见建东在Tampa Sunshine skyway下的断桥上在给师姐, Daniel 和Andy装鱼饵。又清晰地看见建东周末带我去足球场会Goodyear的一帮球友。闭上眼睛，脑海里建东用沙沙沉稳的声音对我说：“没事没事，开呗。前面回头看车换Lane右拐”。那是建东第一次带我开车上路开上了学校旁边的261。那份沉稳永远地印在我的心中，伴我前行。

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Priya posted a condolence

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dear Julia, Daniel and Andy, We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Kevin was an awesome neighbor with a smile on his face and we will dearly miss seeing him in the backyard. Love and light, Priya and Sankar

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Hongkun lit a candle

Thursday, February 9, 2023

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大概在15年前和Kevin一起在春晖中文学校打篮球，当时聊得不多。只记得他高高的个子，不但远投好，运球也不错。后来孩子们一起在Dupont Country Club 打网球，我俩坐在一起，经常天南地北一聊就是两个小时。从网球到橄榄球，从孩子的教育到房后的菜园，从401K到周游世界。知道了他是一位山东大汉，而且是我的清华学长。 Kevin是个非常热心的人。他的亲戚访问美国，帮我带了东西回国。他非常耐心地传授怎么安装厨房洗碗机的经验。还带来了两棵自家的香椿树苗，教我去种。 Kevin是个非常认真的人。为了提高篮球的力量，他告诉我每天去YMCA练习腰部力量。他会提前到达体育馆练习投篮。为了孩子的网球，他买了Medicine Ball, ladder, 坚持自己带孩子训练。 Kevin是个积极向上的人。Daniel被NYU录取的时候，他说学费不用担心，大不了拿出401K。和他在一起，你总会被他的开朗与乐观感染到。今年1月5日，和他在微信上聊了半小时。字里行间，透出了他对Daniel和Andy的自豪。Daniel用了三年半取得了本科与硕士学位，而且找到了工作。Andy UTR 9.42, 蝉联两年的Delaware高中单打冠军，附近的孩子都在约他打球。1月10 日，他转发了一段清华80毕业30周年的短视频。愿Kevin一路走好！愿上帝保佑你的家人！

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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We are deeply saddened to hear Kevin passing. Kevin was a kind friend. Our boys and Daniel and Andy grew up together and played together. He took our boys to school and after school. Julia,may you and family have peace and grace at this difficult time. Loann Duong Ho and family

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Charlie posted a condolence

Thursday, February 9, 2023

My name is Charlie, son to Michael and Jenny Luo. We were their neighbours across the road. When Kevin and his family moved in, I was already getting ready to go to college. I didn't get to know Kevin and his family too well personally but they were always a friendly face. One day I accidentally backed into Kevin's car when I was a budding teen learning to drive. Kevin showed incredible compassion and understanding for me when I was distraught and scared. I could tell he was a kind and gentle soul. His loss will make the world shine a little less today but his soul and spirit will guide us in the future. Rest in Peace and I hope his family finds grace and peace. We love and support you all.

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Li Ma lit a candle

Thursday, February 9, 2023

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生活的點點滴滴都是美好保握當下，展望未來，與Julia家庭一起共勉

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Julia Lu lit a candle

Thursday, February 9, 2023

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忆Kevin, 在冬天里最最寒冷的夜晚惊闻令人心碎又不可置信的消息跑出门外，希望刺骨的冰冷可以激醒我这一切都是幻觉不能接受这样的噩耗无法平复纷乱的思绪就这样静静地呆在黑夜里透过指尖寒意的深冬思绪却回到了我们大人和孩子们一起… 春天里，公园绿草地上追逐足球的欢快夏日里，海边沙滩上伴着海浪的笑声度假屋，清晨你会划着小船去海湾芦苇荡里钓摸到几条小鱼，烧出鲜美的鱼汤味道至今都在回味黑暗中，打着手电筒摸进公园深处坐在海边的沙滩上听着海浪拍岸，看着繁星慢慢升起抬头仰望一道横跨天际，星光熠熠的银河出现了… 您如阳光般温暖热情感染所有在您身边的人您有着乐于助人默默付出的品格像榜样般地引领您又是那样地热爱生活潇洒坦然，从容不迫您有广泛的爱好您有旺盛的激情您还可以那样地谈笑风生您还有特殊的能力可以从身边的小事情里发现、欣赏、享受美好的生活如同您灿烂光彩绽放的一生所以，您能爱着、并拥有着深爱您的家人和朋友们 I believe God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the Best The day he took you home To us who loved and lost you Will keep the Memories and Spirit Forever… 我知道了您是银河系里那颗闪亮的星星照耀着我们… 引领着我们… 守护着我们… 直到再次重逢相聚 We will miss you, Kevin!

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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建东的骤然离世让我非常震惊和悲痛，无法相信那样乐观热情善良的他就这样离开了我们。初识建东是一场网球比赛，在宾州的Frog Hollow，两个孩子打到最后决赛，拉锯了很久，留下了难忘的记忆。建东很健谈，又因为俩孩子都叫Andy，觉得很有缘分，就经常把大小安弟约在一起练球。建东是个体育通，对网球也颇有研究，俩孩子练球他都一起指导，还给我很多建议，让我家的Andy也受益匪浅。因为是清华的校友，又多了一些共同的话题，他年长一些，人生阅历也更丰富，对很多事情的看法，对孩子的培养都很让我敬佩，和他的相处和交流让我受益良多。建东生性豁达，热爱生活，对朋友照顾有加，对家庭和孩子全心付出，他的英年早逝太令人惋惜了。愿家人节哀顺变！

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Chunqiao Tian posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

送行建东 From: Chunqiao Tian 我和建东是86年一同分配到当时的国家体委体育科学研究所工作的。因为同住单身宿舍，彼此谈得来，很快成为好朋友。当时我们几位年轻人早晨去天坛公园跑步，下班去旁边的农贸市场换鸡蛋，做饭，看电视，看体育比赛。在美国这里认识建东的朋友都知道他的热情善良，乐于助人。其实他20几岁就是这个样子。当时在科研所的时候，同事分房搬家，帮忙去车站接送，他都是有求必应，从不惜力。80年代在北京坐公交，人能挤上汽车都困难，加上转车，往返，不是一件容易的事。当年分到研究所的大学生来自全国各地，专业不同，性格各异，也时有矛盾。建东是我们当中人缘最好的，因为他待人宽厚真诚。他比我大一岁，一直视他为家里的兄长，无话不谈。我们几乎同步分享了大学毕业后人生中所有的大事小事：结婚，出国，上学，找工作，办移民，买房子，小孩的出生，教育，等等。记得2001年5月，我由中部转至Buffalo工作，正好临近Daniel 的预产期，我和太太在开车的途中一直挂念，当时还没有手机。结果第二天晚上刚到Buffalo, 建东就请另外一位朋友转告孩子出生，母子平安的消息。三十多年的友谊有太多的回忆 …………. 建东的突然离世，给家人, 朋友带来悲痛不能用语言表达。这几天，无论如何控制，都难掩泪水。困难还会有一段时间，但不会太久。Joulia会回归平静安稳的生活, 因为这是她深爱的丈夫最想看到的；Daniel 和Andy 也会健康愉快的成长，因为这是他们亲爱的父亲一直努力的。我还不是一位教徒，但我相信天国。建东并没有离开我们，他出趟远门，大家今天为他送行，互道珍重，一切安好。各位朋友有时间仍然可以和他在心中交流。我们不久前刚从Pittsburgh 搬到现在的城市, 几周前建东还打电话询问房子看得怎么样了。今年如果买到可意的住宅，我会告诉他房子有多大，几间卧室，几个厕所，还有房子的朝向。他会像照片上一样，面带微笑，听我慢慢讲，一如既往。

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Rongjun Posted Feb 8, 2023 at 7:34 PM

We are deeply saddened when heard Kevin’s sudden pass. He was a such good guy, a kind soul and a true friend to many people. Our kids played tennis together. And when kids playing tennis, we shared our stories of life. He was such calm and optimistic person. It was always a pleasure to have a conversation with Kevin. Now big brother Kevin left us. The world is missing a kind, strong and love soul. RIP and YiLuZouHao Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rongjun

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Yifan & Ze Chen posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Jiandong, You left us too soon! You will always miss you. Rest in Peace! Yifan & Ze

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Zhengyi Xu lit a candle

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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Kevin, It is shocking and sad to know that you have left us. We had a lot of good times on the basketball court. You will be remembered not only for your basketball skills, but also sincere personality. Rest in peace! -Xu, Zhengyi

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Michael Luo lit a candle

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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《七绝》悼念好友邻居朱建东 Michael Luo 建东不幸万家伤，挚友为邻情义长。肉体远离人世苦，灵魂一路上天堂。我和朱建东是对门的邻居，我们最后一次见面是上个星期四。那天我们区收Recycle，我和他在马路边上相遇，我见他满脸黑黝黝的，就问他是怎么回事，他说是太阳晒的。我对他说，年龄大了，剧烈运动要小心。他笑着说，没事，我都习惯了。简短的聊天后，各回各家，没成想那个情景成了永别。十七年前，建东一家成了我们的对门邻居。那个时候，我们刚过四十，意气风发，在一起畅谈工作、家庭、孩子，憧憬着美好的未来。春秋季节，我们时常在院子里交流生活经验，随机、闲聊。孩子小时候，我们经常相互串门，在他家我们也认识了一些山东朋友。我老婆和游凤翔也自然成了好邻居、好朋友。建东的不幸离世，对我冲击很大，每当听到不幸的消息，我的胃就会抽紧，到了这个年龄段，对亲友的离世很敏感，非常容易忧伤。建东虽然离开了我们，但他的身型、颜容永存。天堂是灵魂相聚的地方，那里的亲朋好友，自由永存。凤翔节哀顺变！

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Matt Smolka posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Julia, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Jinsuo Xu lit a candle

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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Dear Julia, I am still in shock by the sudden loss of my good friend Kevin. I have so many good memories of Kevin from discussing tennis and kids to playing tennis together. Kevin was so kind, generous, and loyal to everyone around him. Please accept my deepest condolence as your family is going through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. — from Jinsuo

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Tie Wei lit a candle

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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Dear Julia, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We used to play basketball together, Kevin was one of the nicest people that I know of. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Lao Wei

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Patricia M. Bartlett posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Dear Julia and Family, It is with heartfelt sorrow that I send my condolences. Kevin had to be a special husband and father as you are such a kind, hardworking and positive person. Wish I could be there to give you a hug and be of extra support. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please call or email me. You are an important part of our HDM family. Sincerely, Patti Bartlett

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Zhanbin Liu posted a condolence

Monday, February 6, 2023

Kevin, I still could not believe this is happening. You were one of my best friends. Our kids were attending Chinese school together, we were playing some great basketball games and got to know each others well. You were a very dedicated father, not only on their school activities, but also teaching kids to play sports as well. It is real blessing to have known you. Peace in heaven!

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Frank Ou posted a symbolic gesture

Monday, February 6, 2023

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Kevin – May you rest in eternal peace and comfort at the tenderest hands of heavenly Angels. I have been so blessed to have known you and to call you a friend. You are one of the most kind, gentle and loving soul I have ever met - your infectious optimism, your heart-warming generosity, and your most unassuming humility and deep-sea wisdom about life (parenting, work, tennis, and so much more) will live on in my heart and every other one you ever touched forever to come. Thank you and God Bless!

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Yongqing lit a candle

Monday, February 6, 2023

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