The Foreign Service Journal, March 2004

Station, N.J.; and a sister, Patricia De Lorenzo, of Woodridge, N.J. Patricia (Pat) Giuntini Loh , 50, Foreign Service specialist, died Dec. 6 in a car accident in Lima, Peru. Patricia Loh joined the Foreign Service in January 2001 after a suc- cessful 25-year career in the private sector as a chemist, quality engineer and computer/network specialist. Her love of travel and discovery inspired her to make this dramatic career change at an age when less adventurous souls are winding down and planning for retirement. Mrs. Loh’s first posting was to Kuala Lumpur, where she served as information management specialist officer from July 2001 until May 2003. In September 2003, she was posted to Lima, where she served with honor and distinction until the tragic acci- dent. In an unprecedented tribute, the Embassy Lima computer server room has been dedicated to her memory. The memorial plaque, with an engraved photograph of Mrs. Loh, contains this testimonial: “Pat was the kind of person who brightens any room. Her warmth and humor were extended unreservedly; she brought with her an infectious laughter and joy of life. She possessed a rare intelli- gence combined with common sense and a down-to-earth understanding that is all too difficult to find in this world. She was a great friend and invaluable colleague to whomever she touched. And now she will be greatly missed.” Patricia Loh was born Jan. 7, 1953. She was a graduate of St. Anthony’s School in West Harrison, N.Y., Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, N.Y., and attended the University of Bridgeport, in Bridgeport, Conn., where she graduated with a degree in chemistry. Besides her beloved husband of 25 years, Anthony Loh Jr., Patricia Loh leaves behind her parents, E. Robert Giuntini of White Plains, N.Y., and Elizabeth Giuntini of West Harrison, N.Y.; a sister, Maureen Jarvis of Katonah, N.Y.; two brothers, Rev- erend Robert J. Giuntini of Hunting- ton, N.Y., and Daniel Giuntini of Somers, N.Y. Twelve young nieces and nephews and one grand-nephew will miss their warm and fun-loving aunt. A celebration of Patricia Loh’s life was held Dec. 12 at the McMahon Funeral Home in White Plains, and a funeral mass took place on Dec. 13 at St. Anthony’s Church in West Harrison. In lieu of flowers the fami- ly requests that donations be made to the World Wildlife Fund or The Nature Conservancy. Ronald Howard Pollock , 80, a former USAID official, died Dec. 14 at his home in Sun City, Ariz. Mr. Pollock was born May 30, 1923, in Waterville, Ohio, to Ben- jamin and Mary (Barnes) Pollock. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and earned a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education at Ohio State University. He earned advanced degrees in agricultural economics and agricultural business and marketing. After serving in the U.S. Army dur- ing World War II, he began his career in 1948 working as a vocational agri- culture instructor at Pettisville High School in Pettisville, Ohio. In 1951, he became an assistant professor in the Ohio State University College of Agriculture, followed by the position of business manager. In 1967, Mr. Pollock joined the Foreign Service as a USAID project officer in New Delhi. Assignments in South Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, and the Philippines fol- lowed. He retired in 1988 as an agri- cultural officer in New Delhi. Mr. Pollock’s 1947 marriage to Rosemary Jeffers ended in divorce. In March 1976 he married Tran Thi Nhu Quynh, who survives him. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sue) Keys of Yuba City, Calif., Mrs. Matthew (Angia) Pfirsch of Findlay, Ohio, and Ms. Lynn Morrison of Columbus, Ohio; a son, James David Pollock of Lancaster, Ohio; a brother, John D. Pollock of Whitehouse, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A son, Ted Lee Pollock, a brother, James Pollock and a sister, Virginia Hartsook, preceded him in death. Mr. Pollack’s body was donated to Science Care, Inc. for research and organ donation. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or Vista Care Hospice Foundation, c/o Chris Burris, 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 3500 Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Clifford J. (Patrick) Quinlan , 81, retired FSO and a founding member of AFSA Upper Midwest, died Oct. 27 in Edina, Minn. A native of Minnesota, Mr. Quinlan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. cum laude in M A R C H 2 0 0 4 / F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L 65 I N M E M O R Y