Malcolm Brian Woo, 1944-2024

Malcolm Brian Woo, 79, of Chicago, passed away on July 8th, 2024. He was born in Chicago on December 07, 1944, to Raymond and Anita Woo and grew up in Chicago’s Chinatown.

Malcolm had a long-lasting connection to CAMOC, serving on our board from the early days of the museum, and contributing significantly to the preservation and celebration of Chinese American culture. In 2012, Malcolm received the Appreciation Award that recognized his unselfish gift of time and energy as “keeper of the building” and untiring commitment as a member on our board.

Malcolm had a distinguished career with the Chicago Police Department, being the first Chinese American officer to retire after nearly 30 years of service. He was a founding member of the Asian American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA), promoting diversity and inclusion in law enforcement.

Malcolm cherished his family, enjoying music, cars, and trips to Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Tina, children Melissa (Ricardo) and Bradley, grandchildren Naima and Izel, and siblings Greg, Sharon, and Roland.

Malcolm’s legacy of love, service, and dedication will be deeply missed.