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Tomiko Knapp Obituary
With deep sadness, Tomiko Jeane Knapp (Kurichan, Kuri, or Bachi), age 65 passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford from breast cancer. Kurichan was born June 9, 1954, in Fountainebleau, France to Peter and Tomiko (Tanabe) Knapp. Tomiko graduated from Stratford High School in 1972 with many of her lifelong friends. She worked with her parents at Tomiko's Japanese Restaurant for many years where she learned to make many Japanese dishes and reveled in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant business. Kuri truly lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of so many people with her generosity and sense of humor. She loved cooking for family get-togethers, traveling on vacation, fishing off her boat dock at Knapp's, always her BFF "Bruta" by her side.
Tomiko is survived by her mother Tomiko A. Knapp, sister Patricia (Vincent) Massey, son Akio (Regina) Case, daughter Tomiko Case, step-children Andrea (Benny) Santamauro, Lisa Iannone, Tommy (Brianna) Iannone and seven beautiful grandchildren, Yuri, Charlee, Emi, Miko, and Jade Case, Darin (Cassie) Keyes, and Marianna Raucci. Kuri also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her very much. Family and friends whose lives were touched by Tomiko are invited to a celebration of her life this Sunday, September 8, at Knapp's Landing Restaurant, 520 Sniffens Ln., Stratford. Calling hours are between 1 p.m.- 4 p.m
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Gail Sotir
August 28, 2020
Tomiko touched my life in so many ways. I'm so grateful to have known her. She was always smiling. She had passion for everything she did. She was generous, warm and a true friend. Memories of her in the stands at our boys soccer games I can still see her cheering and holding that fog horn! My private memories were the most precious. We went through some hard times together and helped one another get through the pain. I truly loved her as my friend and she will forever be in my heart.
Gail Sotir
January 3, 2020
As i just found out today my dear friend Tomiko has passed. My heart is so heavy and i will miss her dearly. She and I shared so many good times raising our children, going to soccer games and being there for one another through very difficult times in our lives. I will always remember her smile, her laugh and positive outlook on life. Until we see each other again my friend, may God comfort you in peace.
Candy Mascia
September 12, 2019
Tomiko,
Will see you again, you will be the star shining the brightest.. .. you are one in a million!
M O'Neill
September 5, 2019
Fly with the angels & look upon us on earth with prayer. You were deeply loved and will be forever missed. What greater legacy is there than that. Rest now, your gentle soul.
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