(88), veteran of WWII, 503rd Parachute RCT, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2009 in Santa Monica. He is survived by his wife, Florence Toshi Ando; son, Curt Ando; daughter, Nici (Jeff) Parker; sister, Machi Ando; sisters-in-law, Helen Okamoto of Garden Grove, CA and Frances (Ed) White of Ridgefield, WA; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:00AM at Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4781 Centinela Ave., LA, CA.