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Thomas Sato Obituary

THOMAS TOMMY TAKEJI SATO Thomas "Tommy" Takeji Sato, 76, of Hilo and formerly of Keaau died Sept. 30 at his home. Born in Honolulu, he was an accountant, orchid farmer and avid golfer. No services. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Marian Sato of Hilo; siblings, Judy Omiya of Honolulu, William (Sue) Sato of Hawaii Kai, Florence (Dennis) Kawamata of Torrance, California; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements Provided By: Dodo Mortuary, Inc. *

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Oct. 21, 2025.

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