NAGAOKA, Haruo "Harry", age 81, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011. He was born March 31, 1929 in Seattle, Washington.
Harry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former vice president of the Dayton Chapter of Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), member of Faith Presbyterian Church, and the Huber Heights Senior Center. Harry was a long time resident of Chicago, IL, before moving to Dayton upon his retirement from careers as a research engineer and computer systems administrator.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Setsuko Nagaoka; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Brian Mayhew of Beavercreek and Jenny Nagaoka and Bart Longacre of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Eric Mayhew, Scott Mayhew, and Kelly Mayhew; two sisters, Kimiko Mukai and Joan Shimazu; and one brother, Minoru Nagaoka. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Arajiro and Mume Nagaoka; and two brothers, Eira Nagaoka and Akira Nagaoka.
The Rev. Karen Cassedy officiating. If desired, donations may be made to the Dayton Chapter of Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) or The Hospice of Dayton.