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Thomas "Tats" Ogawa

Burlingame, California

Apr 12, 1942 – Sep 12, 2024

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April 12, 1942
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September 12, 2024
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Burlingame, California
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Thomas "Tats" Ogawa04/12/1942 - 09/12/2024Thomas "Tats" Ogawa, DDS, passed away in Burlingame on September 12, 2024. Born April 12, 1942, in Tokyo, Japan, he immigrated to the United States in 1955. He was a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Japantown, then Burlingame, and an active member...

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We were sad to get the news today from Melissa of Tat's passing. Jeff and Melissa always shared good memories of him and we share your grief in his passing. Sincerely, Jeff and Madred Slaker

To the family of Tats Ogawa. My deepest condolences to Susan and family of Tats. I have known Tats since we went to Cal together and even roomed with him in Los Angeles when we attended USC for our advanced degrees. Tats is one of the nicest and fun loving friends I have every had. He will be missed. I was also blessed to attend his marriage to you Susan and was able to share one of his happiest moments in his life. Please also share my sympathies to George Toriyama and sister Sandra. I share...

Dear Susan, Eric & Angela, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and father-in-law. For 30 years Tom ruled my teeth with creative skill, gentle care, and good humor. We had a warm relationship and I trusted no other with my dental care. After he left SF, as you know, I followed him to San Mateo, and farther south from my home in Mill Valley. I would have followed him anywhere. He was such a good, generous and compassionate man. Our hearts and...

Susan & Eric, I am honored and humbled to have known Tats as a family member, friend and an awesome dentist. All of you are in my prayers. Affectionately, Victoria (Vicki Nigorizawa) Flatley

Dear Susan and Eric So sorry to hear that Tats passed away. We had many good memories on the river.