RICHARD S. ITAMOTO

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dickie” Susumu Itamoto on March 23, 2023, at the age of 79. Dickie was born on December 20, 1943, in Ewa to parents Elsie and Richard “Bull” Itamoto. Dickie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, coach, and friend. He served in the US Army for 2-years before getting an honorable discharge and was a successful sugar plantation employee. After Ewa/Oahu Sugar Plantation closed, he was also employed at Pioneer Mill in Maui and Lihue and Kekaha Sugar Plantations on Kauai. His last employment was with SOH Department of Transportation – airport division, and he would often say they are paying him to exercise. Dickie was passionate about his New York Yankees and enjoyed playing makule league fast pitch softball with his brothers.
Dickie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Murata); his three children: Ryan, Raylan (Tracy), and Raedeen (Zachary Lowy); his grandchildren: Wayne, Daimiane, Adam, Kristine, Tyler, Devin, and Zoe; 2 great-grandchildren Atheena and Legend; brothers: Wayne (Raynette), James (Chong), Wilton (Jean), and Randy (Karen). He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Elsie Itamoto and sister Caroline and great-granddaughter Chigae.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel. Visitation: 5:00 pm.; Service: 6:00 pm. We will all miss his infectious smile, laughter, kind heart,
and his unwavering love for his family and friends.