Seth Saita "Sai" Sakai

SETH "SAI" SAITA SAKAI May 22, 1932 - May 10, 2007 Seth, of Honolulu, passed away May 10, 2007 at Queen's Medical Center. He graduated from Iolani in 1950 and attended the University of Hawaii. While serving in the U.S. Army in upstate New York, he developed his love for jazz, often using weekend passes to visit the Birdland. A man of many talents and interests, he played guitar with the Chidori Orchestra, and raced midget cars in the old Civic Auditorium, even winning a race or two. Being a hunter and cowboy was another passion, so weekends were often spent riding, roping, and ranching in Kamuela and Waimanalo. He trained in kendo (Japanese martial art of fencing), eventually earning a 3rd degree black belt. He was both production and sales manager for Royal Hawaiian Perfumes and then was a manufacturers' rep for various companies including Hanes Hosiery. Unable to stay retired, for the past 6 years he was an insurance associate with Aflac. Seth was a member of the Screen Actors Guild for over 30 years. He began his career on a dare, and landed a speaking part on Hawaii 5-0. He shaved his head for a role in Hawaii 5-0, long before bald was in fashion. He often played the "heavy" in Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I., Airwolf and other television shows and movies. HIs last movie, American Pastime, was shown at the Hawaii International Film Festival this past April. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patti" Sakai, his son, Jason D. (Vini) Sakai, and his 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Jordan, Kellie, and Taylor. Vistitation begins at 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2007 at Kaimuki Christian Church, 1117 Koko Head Avenue. Service at 11:00 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers, but bring memories and stories to share with the family and friends.