Takashi was born on October 5, 1935 in Delano, California to Morima Kono and Shizuko Kono.
Takashi is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Chikako Kono; daughter Marisa Kono and her husband Gilbert Frutoz; son Douglas Kono; sister Mariko Nomura; nephew Craig Nomura and his wife Beverly and their son Ikaika and nephew Ian Nomura.
Takashi was preceded in death by his father Morima Kono and his mother Shizuko Kono.
A private family burial ceremony will take place later this year.