Chiyoko Zukeran Link

Chiyoko Zukeran Link passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 87 in Bristow, VA. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Chatan Okinawa. Chiyoko was preceded in death by her mother Kamado, father Kane and her siblings Chosuke, Kamado, Yoshi and Chosin. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Melvin, her children Michael, Gregory, Randall (Evelyn), and Naomi (Tucker), eleven grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Chiyoko was known for her selfless, funny, happy, kind, and nurturing nature. She found joy in listening to traditional Okinawan music and performing traditional Okinawan dance with her friends. Chiyoko loved spending time in the garden and creating dried floral arrangements. Her most cherished pastime was being with her grandkids and great grandkids, whether joining them for vacation, attending school programs, cheering them on at sporting events, cooking or just hanging around and talking with them.
Chiyoko's smile lit up the room, her sense of humor and laughter would always make the day a little brighter.
Services for Chiyoko will be held at Mountcastle Funeral Home, located at 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193 on Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm.