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Robert Nishimura

Robert Nishimura Obituary

Robert S. Nishimura 81, of South San Francisco, California, passed away March 25, 2011. He was born May 20, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. After moving to San Francisco in 1956, he was employed by Honeywell International as a Pipefitter for 28 years before his retirement in 1984. Bob was the beloved husband of 54 years to Minae; dear father to, Sandy and Mike Imazumi, Ross and Elaine Nishimura, Sheila and Rick Watanabe; and loving grandfather to, Elise, Christine, Allyson, Andrew, and James; Services will be held Saturday, 3:00 April 2nd at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple; 2 South Claremont, San Mateo.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2011.

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FEDERICO ICHES

April 3, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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