Born
January 19, 1923
Passed Away
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Service
Inglewood Park Cemetery on Thursday, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Obituary for Shinobu James Saito
Private graveside service for Shinobu James “Doc” Saito, 94, Los Angeles-born Nisei, Veteran of World War II and member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who passed away on Sept. 26, 2017 in San Pedro, was held on Oct. 5, 2017 at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi of LA Holiness Church officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Yoko Saito; sisters-in-law, Carol Ann Saito, and Natsumi Abe and Terumi Shibuya of Japan; nephews and niece, John, Mark and Jennifer (Brian) Saito; and many other relatives.
Note: Flower orders for Shinobu James Saito must have been made at least 48 hours before the service time.
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