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Richard Okamoto Obituary
Richard "Dick" Okamoto, age 76, passed on October 12, 2020 in Wildwood, FL.
Dick is survived by his wife June of 26 years, his brother Ken, sister-in-law Chris, his brother-in-law, Charles Lindenlaub, his nieces Kelly & Erin, and several great-nieces & nephews. He's preceded in death by his father Wat, mother Midori, and nephew Michael. In addition, Dickie has a wonderful family of aunts, uncles, and cousins, some in New Jersey and some in California.
Dick was born on August 1, 1944 in the internment camp, Manzanar, located in Los Angeles, CA. He and his parents relocated to Seabrook, NJ where Dick and many Japanese Americans made their homes. He graduated from Bridgeton High in 1962 and was later employed by Atlantic City Electric, where he worked for more than 30 years.
He married June in 1994; they resided in Vineland, NJ. After retirement they moved to The Villages in central FL, beginning a new and wonderful phase of active senior living. Dickie truly loved life in The Villages. Dick was a social, active man who was deeply involved in baseball, golf, fishing trips with friends, but most of all, bowling, in which he truly excelled. Dick bowled many 300 games and held the high series of 835 at Pike Lanes. He took great pride in two other accomplishments, winning the golfing club championship at Centerton Country Club in 1975, and being part of the Bridgeton High School state baseball champions of 1962. One of his greatest loves was for animals, especially his adorable dog, Sadie.
His family and friends will always remember him as a good friend, son, and husband, and all the times he was warm and giving. He had a deep belief in the Lord, and is now with him forever.
Donations can be sent to Vitas Hospice Heathcare, 127 N Bay St., Suite 200 Eustis, FL 32726 or to the Sumter County Animal Shelter, 819 County Road 529, Sumterville, FL 33585.
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Vera (Reader)Giglio
October 29, 2020
Dear June,
I just saw the article today of Dick's passing. I am so sorry for your loss of Dick. Unfortunately, I understand your pain. The one thing that helped me through this was remembering all the good memories. I hope your memories of Dick help to keep him alive in your heart. He is now celebrating eternity with our Lord as well as my mom who passed away two years ago on September 17, 2018. I will keep Dick as well as you in my prayers. I am sending you all my love and hugs!
Your oldest Godchild,
Vera (Nee-Nee) Giglio
Glenn McCormick
October 22, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Dick bowling at pike lanes one of the nicest guys I had the opportunity to meet in life. RIP my friend.
Hal Gahles
October 19, 2020
June, so sorry to hear about your loss.
Michelle Mayfield
October 18, 2020
Dick was known as a very kind and pleasant man. He will often be thought of and missed. June, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. We offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.
Love, Michelle, Darrell and Ashley of Vineland, NJ
June Mazzoni
October 17, 2020
June I’m so sorry to read of Dick’s passing. Many fond memories
Darla Ludwig
October 17, 2020
Kenny, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you cherish sweet memories of your dear brother.
Terri J. West
October 17, 2020
Dickie, There are no words.....we love you and will always miss you. :( But now we know you are at peace and pain free in heaven. Sending all my love and hugs to June.
THOMAS E. YINGST
October 17, 2020
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS KEN OKAMOTO AND HIS BROTHER RICHARD-FRIEND TOM YINGST
Delby Gail Pritchett
October 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss, condolences to The family. I worked with Dick at Atlantc City Electric and lived near him in Seabrook.
Ellis Goldberg
October 17, 2020
To June. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Be well. Ellis Goldberg
Michael Kazaoka
October 17, 2020
Thank you for always being there for us boys when we were young after our father passed away. My heart aches and I will miss hearing your voice. To June and the family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dickie will be missed by all who came to know him but he will always be in our hearts.
Michael Kazaoka
October 17, 2020
Thank you for always being there for us boys when we were young after our father passed away. My heart aches and I will miss hearing your voice. To June and the family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dickie will be missed by all who came to know him but he will always be in our hearts.
Larry Giuliani
October 17, 2020
Dearest June; while I did not know “Dickie” as I remember you referring to him, I felt you truly adored him and he must have treated you better than a queen. So it is with deep regret I share your sadness of his loss.
I too lost my wife 2 years ago & I still grieve but I hope as I you can be brave to continue on and be active in his memory.
My aunt Joan always said you were the best golfer on the fairway; so I can imagine that dickie must have been some golfer if he impressed you.
I live on the 8th hole of the golf course at Southport springs in Zephyrhills, but the best I do is hack up a few balls at the driving range.
I will join with you in praying for your strength during this difficult time because it is we, the survivors who have it rough because dickie now has it easy as our faith teaches us.
May God be with you and help you to find some joy in your life now that you must resign yourself to continue on your journey without your lifelong companion to share your daily experiences.
Sincerely, your old pal. Larry.
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