Born in Yokohama, Japan and raised in Tokyo, he went to Department Of Defense schools in the Chofu/Yamato area. Moving to Hawaii, Robert was a student at University of Hawaii and Kapiolani Community College while working full time at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Robert served honorably in the US Army and performed the majority of his Military service in Germany. Robert spent his final years in California, retiring from PG&E in 2019 after 25+ years.
In his younger years, he was an avid skier, surfer, bowler, fisherman and motorcyclist. He continued his love of motorcycling by being a member of Halford's "Valley Riders MC". Later his passion turned to golf and you'd find him most mornings on the golf course.
Robert is survived by his daughter Christine, son Jonathan, sisters Patti and Carol, and his wife Yan.
He will be laid to rest at the Pacific Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii.