A private funeral service for the late Mr. Thomas K. Hamamoto, 88 year-old, Waialua, HI born Nisei veteran and resident of Gardena, CA who passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 was held on February 17, 2019 at Gardena Buddhist Church.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Akiko Hamamoto; children, Darryl T. (Susan Hahn) Hamamoto of OH; Sharon S. (Lance) Kurisaki; grandchildren, Derek Hamamoto of TX, Evan Hamamoto of OH, Kacie and Krista Kurisaki; siblings, Betsy (Sam) Takahashi, Edward (Myrna) Hamamoto and Katie Hamamoto, the last two of HI; brother-in-law, Masamizu Kitajima of HI; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.