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SASAKI, Thomas T.
April 2, 1924 - Jan. 5, 2010
Thomas Toru Sasaki, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2010. Predeceased by his loving wife of 45 years, Peggy Sasaki (nee Ohara), and brother George Sasaki. Survived by sisters Sarah Kitagawa and Bernice Dingley, daughter Sharon Sasaki (Peter Herzstein), cherished granddaughter Miya Herzstein, and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom worked at McClellan AFB for over 30 years, and at Oto's Japan Foods after his retirement. He served overseas in the US Army Military Intelligence Service during World War II, and was an active life member of VFW Nisei Post 8985, serving as post commander 1969-1970. Tom was also a member of the MIS Association of Northern California, and actively supported the historic preservation, promotion and dissemination of the MIS WWII story. Memorial services have been held. The family requests that donations be made to the National Japanese American Historical Society, 1684 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115.
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Bill Marshall
January 22, 2010
I was deeply saddened at Tom's passing.
He was my good friend and co-worker at McClellan AFB from the time I arrived there in 1964 from Norton AFB. He was always one of the people I looked forward to seeing the most when I went to work each day. He left many smiles in my heart. My deepest sympathy to his family.
January 22, 2010
January 21, 2010
Worked with Tom for many years at McClellan AFB . Always a smile on his face and a fun guy to be around. He will be missed by many friends from McClellan AFB who worked with him. My condolences to his family.
Dick Ogus Citrus Heights Ca
George Barnhart
January 18, 2010
I worked with Tom at McClellan AFB. We worked as Computer Specialists in the same office for ten years.
He had a great sense of humor. I learned a lot about the Japanese culture and WW2 from him. My condolences to the family.
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Tom Moore
January 17, 2010
I worked with Tom many years ago at McClellan AFB. He was a great guy - always friendly. My condolances to his family.
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