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Thomas Iwasaki Obituary

IWASAKI, Thomas T. 88-years old, resident of Gilroy, born on May 31, 1918, in Mt. View, California, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army, 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France. He is survived by his wife, Sadame, and his three children; son Bruce Thomas (Mary); daughters Patricia Nakahara (Harry) and Priscilla Iwasaki; step-son Alan Ito (Patricia); grandchildren Kelli, Courtney, Eric and Robert; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held on December 9th at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 10, 2006.

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