Name: Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park
Address: San Jose, CA

Dear Shigemasa family,

I often think about Tom.  I remember his voice, laugh  and smile.  I recall how he always treated people with respect.  He was a respected as a leader and man.  I miss my friend Tom.

Richard Arca

Our condolences on the passing of Mr. Shigemasa. 

I am very sorry of Tom Shigemasa's passing . . . . He was a great guy, coming to all the JACL SJ Board meetings, even though he required a wheelchair.  He patriotically served U. S., and later the San Jose, CA community . . . . My family and I express our condolences to Ms. Sue Shigemasa and family.

I knew Tom when he first became a member of the the San Jose JACL in the early '80's and later as a fellow member of the Northern California Asian Peace Officers Association which he chaired.  During this time it became clear how deeply Tom cared about his profession, his community and his family. He represented the best of us.

Tom is a past president of the San Jose Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). He was very supportive of the Chapter and will be missed. Although he was not able in later years  to be present at many events due to his physical challenges, he stayed involved through emails and the telephone. To me, he was a gentle giant, who was kind and thoughtful. My thanks to Sue and the family for sharing Tom with the Chapter and me. Rest in Peace and Aloha.
With Fond Remembrance, Sharon

Tom directed a few task forces that I worked on during a time he was a
Capt. In the Detective Bureau. He was
a great leader and friend. He is at peace
now and void of a great deal of suffering
in the latter part of his life. Rest In Peace
Tom. We ALL loved and respected you.

Peter Graves

Tom and I were the same age and we both shared a September birthday- and so we both came from a very special 50 s & 60s era.  I came to know Tom when I pledged Chi Pi Sigma in Fall 1966.  Will never forget the infamous Pledge Sneak (kidnapping) we pulled off taking Tom  "into custody".  It took four of us pledges, led by Paul Awong, to take Tom down.  Tom was a bull but after a hella struggle, some broken chairs and a hole in wall of Tom's So 11th apartment we had him in cuffs. Tom along with (Dennis Holmes?),  got dumped at the Mustang ranch in Nevada late that night.  I won't finish the rest of the escapade cause it didn't  end so well for us pledges.

I later worked around and for Tom at SJPD.  He was a hard working cop, a straight shooter and was always trying to better himself and our police profession- eventually winding up his career as Deputy Chief..... Well done Tom and thank you for the memories......  Rest in peace.....Don & Steph Tietgens


I met Tom in school in 1966.  He was studious and focused, and knew when it was time to also have fun.  He was a good man of great character and a loving family man.   He was also a heck of a volleyball player.  He loved his family, his job and his Hawaiian heritage.  Tom you will be missed.


I remember Tom as a trusted Fraternity Brother from San Jose State and then later as a quality police officer with SJPD.  Always a great guy and good person.  God Bless you Tom.

OBITUARIO

Thomas Ken Shigemasa

23 septiembre, 1945 – 18 junio, 2020

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