Takeshi "Tom" Sumida, born 1950 in Aichi, Japan, resident of Northridge, passed away on May 8, 2020, after a lengthy illness at the age of 70.

For 38 years, based out of Los Angeles he owned and operated a specialty produce company serving the Japanese and Asian community food service industries within the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

He is survived by his wife, Regina; sons, David and Shelley; brother, Masahiro Sumida; sister in law, Hortensia Sumida; niece, Elizabeth Sumida. He is predeceased by parents, Kunimitsu and Chiyo Sumida.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.