Thomas Toshio Sawai's Obituary
Thomas Sawai Obituary
Thomas T. Sawai
94 of Aiea, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2024. Thomas was a proud graduate of Farrington High School and Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington. In his early years, he was a civil engineer for the Hawaiian Dredging Company and later joined his brothers at the Sawai Bros. Painting Co. L.T.D. where he retired. He loved playing basketball, poker with friends and spending time with family. He was nick named “spider” for his long reach.
Thomas was a loving father, husband, grandfather and brother. He is survived by how wife: Edith Sawai; sister: Ruth Takahashi; children: Edwin, Gregory, Susan (Jeffrey) Swafford, & Carolyn; grandchildren: Saxon, Aziel, Lyssa & Ciena.
Private services were held in June (No koden). Our family is appreciative of your condolences & kind words along with the great memories of Thomas. May he rest in peace.
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