(82) passed away on September 19, 2009 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Sunny Miyo Nakaji; daughter, Adrienne Nakaji (Scott Sherman); son, Eric (Donna) Nakaji; grandchildren, Makena and Maile Nakaji; sister, Keiko Nakaji; sisters-in-law, Setsuko Nakaji and Fumi Kitajima of Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-law, Bill Yamada; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA. (Additional parking will be available at the Venice Japanese Community Center, 12447 Braddock Dr., LA, CA.)