(51) passed away on December 5, 2009 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his parents Kiyoshi George and Haruye Sato; sister, Peggy and husband Brooks Friend; nephews, Tristan and Brendan; also survived by many other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Grace Chapel of Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA with Rev. Dennis Sato officiating.