Joshua Y. TSUJIMOTO

Joshua TSUJIMOTO Obituary

TSUJIMOTO - Joshua Y. August 23, 2013, peacefully, age 93, of Elma, husband of late Alice Chizuko (nee Takahashi); father of John (Connie), Paul (Sandy), Mark (Iris) and Ruth (Ray) Majors; grandfather of Benjamin and Joshua; brother of Jim and late Harry; cousin of Taro, Toyoko, Japan. Memorial service Saturday, September 14, 2013, 12 Noon at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Main at Center, East Aurora. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Global Development Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1026, Williamsville 14231.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua TSUJIMOTO

9 Entries

Dennis Nakamura

June 28, 2024

I read the story about Taro Tsujimoto in The NY Times today, 6/28/24. I hadn´t heard of it before. If your store still exists I´d visit and buy things if I´m ever in the area. I´m a Sansei living in California.
You picked a good photo for your Dad´s obituary, reminds me of my father.

June 26, 2023

50! years ago, I was a child. We ( mom, dad, and kids) used to go to the store in Elma. For myself, it was as if in Japan. Although I was born here to a Japanese mother and American father, I was always keenly aware and proud of my roots. Going to the Elma store was one of my best child memories connecting me to Japan. I still have a small red pair of shoes ( for a baby, I suppose) from there. And the ! !!!!!! Even as a child, I was happy for my mother to have this place to go to.

Never to forget,
, daughter to and

Thank you.

James Bonk

September 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I use to work for him many years ago, back in the mid 60's. He was my first boss and also my first job. I worked for him and his wife for 3 years and I still have fond memories of those day working in the field, going to the market with corn and tomatoes. I always like your Dad, at time he was funny and would tell jokes. He was a great man, and a very fair man. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Kay (Messer) Rice

September 11, 2013

My parents didn't have much money and with 8 girls it was hard to find new ways of entertaining us that did cost very much money. One of my best memories was when we would all pile into the car and go for a drive to Tsujimoto's. Your family introduced me to the wonderful culture of Japan. We were able to try seaweed cookies and other exotic (to us) treats. We always enjoyed walking all of the isles and learning new things. We spent many hours flying kites that we purchased at your store. I was able to finally visit Japan when my grandson was born in 2004. They were stationed at Camp Zama. The visit was a dream come true. People enter your lives and make a lifelong impression. Your family did that for us. Thank you for sharing your family with ours.

Ruth Breidenstein

September 10, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Ruth Breidenstein

September 10, 2013

I picked strawberries,peas, beans, etc in 1957 for your Dad when I was 12 The following 3 summers yourDad put me in the roadside market to sell. He was a great boss and a wonderful man.I have so many memories of him and your family. He will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss.

Dan Weise

September 8, 2013

John,

What a delight and surprise it was (15 years ago?) to read about your folks' mission trip in World Magazine, their struggles and your Dad's eventual success in growing a crop during the rainy season. He certainly exemplified 'perseverence' in his efforts at developing the raised beds technique.

My condolences on the loss of your Dad. It's always hard to lose a parent.

God Bless,

Dan Weise

Susan Gould

September 6, 2013

Connie, I wish to extend my symapthy with the passing of your father-in-law to you & your family. May you find peace & joy & love as you celebrate the life of Joshua Tsujimoto.
Susan Gould (former student @ ECC))

Fay Coblentz

September 6, 2013

My Sympathy
Mr. Coblentz
ICHS--Retired

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