Shinobu Togasaki
Aug. 17, 1932 - Sept. 3, 2017
San Jose
Born in San Francisco on Aug. 17, 1932 to Kikumatsu Togasaki and Sugi Hida Togasaki, Shinobu passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sept. 3, 2017. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2010, but was able to continue living at home in San Jose with a loving 24 hour caretaker, Erica, from 2012 until his passing. He is survived by daughter Ann Togasaki, son John Togasaki (wife Nadja), and granddaughter Stefanie Togasaki, all living in Mountain View, CA. He was predeceased by his wife, Toshiko, to whom he was married for 50 years. He received a BS in Math at Duke University in 1954 and did post graduate work at Stanford 1954-56, where he completed most of the work for a PhD before accepting a job with IBM. He worked for IBM (1956-1987) and H-P (1987-2004). In addition to his work, Shinobu volunteered much of his time to organizations such as Friends Outside of San Jose (serving as president for a time) and the West Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (where he often volunteered for the Daruma Festival). He enjoyed playing tennis his whole life and got the whole family involved in the lifetime game. He also enjoyed playing the trumpet, piano, and trombone. During his retirement, in addition to traveling with his wife, Toshiko, he enjoyed creating the perfect formulation of compost for plants. Funeral services Sept. 14, 1pm (Thursday) at Oak Hill Funeral Home, Chapel of Roses. Visitation Sept. 13, 9am-9pm in Room E. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in his memory to the "Japanese American Citizens League" (alz.org) or to the Alzheimers Association (https://jacl.org/donate/).
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I had the pleasure of working with Bob at HP for many years. Bob was always very supportive and helpful to everyone. He had a generosity of spirit and was a great mentor to me and many others. I will always remember you, Bob. My condolences and best wishes to Ann, who I got to know at VMware, and the entire Togasaki family.
Curt Kolovson
Work
March 26, 2024
This is to send my condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob for many years at IBM in Palo Alto and in San Jose. Bob was very bright and talented, with a good sense of humor. It was a joy to have known him and worked with him as a colleague.
Tom Eccles
September 28, 2017
Bob and I occasionally got together to discuss technological and marketing issues and his perceptive insights and questions helped me learn a lot about observation, analysis and perspective in those areas. I missed those discussions after I left HP.
Alan Falk
Coworker
September 17, 2017
It was my privilege to work with Bob at HP, he was always so smart, so helpful, so passionate about doing the right thing for our customers -- a wonderful mentor and role model -- I know he is greatly missed. My condolences to his family during this sad time.
Janet G
Coworker
September 15, 2017
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss of Shinobu. It's never easy to go through loosing someone you dearly love. I hope you can find some comfort in your time of loss. Reading Isaiah 61: 1,2 helped me when I was going through my loss.
Carla
September 9, 2017
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