Fujio Frank Nakasako

Born in Gilroy, CA but lived most of his life in Fremont, CA, Frank Nakasako lived a very fulfilling and happy life as an educator, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Frank served his entire 96 years as a role model for everyone around him of how to be a positive influence on the world. He was extremely selfless and humble, but also not afraid to pioneer new paths for the betterment of all.

Frank always said that one of his proudest moments was serving in the U.S. Army which he did during the Korean War. He married Amy Nakasako and they were inseparable until her passing at the young age of 69.

He started his career as one of the first Japanese-American heritage High School teachers in Fremont, California. Eventually, Frank pivoted to become a counselor at Ohlone Community College and rose in respect and leadership to the position of Dean of Counselors, Evening School and Handicap Services before his final retirement. He dedicated his life to helping others with his work and was always the first to offer his hand to help family, friends, and strangers.

Frank is survived by his four sons, Jon, Rick, Dave, and Steve, and their wives, and 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Everyone who crossed paths with Frank benefitted from his kindness, humor, generosity, compassion and unwavering positivity. He was a tremendous pillar of support and source of love to his family, and all communities which he was part of. For these reasons he will be deeply, deeply missed. We hope that all people can see in themselves what he always saw in others: someone who is worthy and capable of love. That is part of him that we will always carry with us, and which we hope to pass on to our children.

Rest in peace, our beloved, Frank.