Born
July 4, 1928
Passed Away
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Service
Holy Cross Mortuary on Monday, Oct 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Obituary for John Jiro Saito
SAITO, JOHN JIRO
July 4, 1928 - October 16, 2012
Born and raised in Los Angeles, John Saito was interned at Poston Relocation Center in Arizona during World War II before serving inthe U.S. Army. His career included work with the Los Angeles County Probation Department and Human Relations Commission and then with the Japanese American Citizens League as regional director during the redress campaign.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann; children, John, Mark, and Jennifer (Brian); grandchildren, Hayley Ann and Joey Fukai; brother, Shinobu "Doc" (Yoko) Saito; sister-in-law, Winifred (Arthur) Uyesato; and nephews, Michael, Gerald, Ronald, Phillip, and Robert Uyesato.
Private funeral Mass was held on October 22 at Holy Cross Mortuary in Culver City.
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Condolences and best wishes
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Meiko October 26, 2012, 3:24 PM | Dear Carol, I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing the both of you at JACL functions. John’s enthusiasm was so infectious. Share the memories of the good times. Remember that the light from those we have loved can never be dimmed. Fondly with warm regards, Meiko Inaba Riverside, CA |
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Michiko Yoshimura November 28, 2012, 6:36 PM | Dear Carol, Just wanted to let you know how saddened we were to hear of John’s passing. You and John were the heart of PSWD. John was always so enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful. We in Riverside JACL remember John with great fondness. Michiko Yoshimura President, Riverside JACL |
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