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Gary Nagatoishi Obituary
Gary Nagatoishi
Resident of Modesto
Jan. 29, 1949-Sept. 8, 2010
Gary lost his valiant year long battle with cancer on September 8, 2010. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary is survived by his wife Terri of Modesto; daughter Lisa (Kevin) of Las Vegas, NV; son Paul (Kristen) of San Francisco; sister in law Suzie (Ken) of San Jose; brother Dave (Stacy) of Stockton; grandsons Tyler and Matthew; nephews Steven, Brian and Marcus and niece Kirsten. Gary was preceded in death by parents Dorothy and Charlie Nagatoishi and son Christopher Nagatoishi.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 4:00pm at St. John's Chapel of the Valley, 430 Downey Avenue, Modesto CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gary's name to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ada Chan
October 7, 2010
Terri!
I am going to miss Gary. The Nag! I still remember the last phone call with him before you guys move to Modesto. I am so sorry I can't go to his funeral, because it was move in day for my son to LA. Gary was the nicest man to work for at Lockheed. He will always be in my heart. Terri, I am so sorry for your lost. I have been through cancer and I know how hard it is on the family. My prayers are with you and your family.
Vickie Groark
September 20, 2010
Terri: I was so sorry to hear about Gary. He was one of my best buds at Lockheed! I have been trying to get in touch with you for over a year, but with no luck. I will always remember the fun times shared with Gary. I too was diagnosed with cancer this past November. My prayers are with you.
Ben Adelman
September 16, 2010
Terri!
My deepest condolences to you and the entire family.
Gary and I worked together and hung out together from the late 60's when we were both working at Ford Aerospace in Palo Alto up until he went to Lockheed sometime in the 70's. I had hoped we could reconnect sometime with all the others that we had worked and played with back then, but that never came to fruition. I received the word from another mutual friend "Ray Peridia" yesterday and was floored by the news, especially since Gary was so much younger than I.
May all the good things that Gary did to bring a smile to your face, always bring a smile to your face whenever you reflect upon him from now on too!
Joe Hoffmann
September 16, 2010
Terri,
My condolensces to you and the family over the loss of Gary. He always was a great guy to talk to, a talented artist, too. Gary will be missed.
Sue Haas
September 15, 2010
Gary was a dear friend that I met while working at Lockheed. He told me a joke YEARS ago about Morris the cat and I've been calling him "Morris" ever since. He will be missed by all his friends and dear Terri.
September 14, 2010
Terri, so sorry to hear about the Nag. I remember spotting you two at Great America on Lockheed day, and it was supposed to be a big secret. I was so new to LM, I had nobody to tell!!
Lucy Hughes
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