Fred Kazuo Murakami
February 21, 1924 ~ March 7, 2014
Fred Kazuo Murakami
On March 7, 2014, Fred Murakami (age 90) of Vienna, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home. He died of a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Fred was born on February 21, 1924 in Berkeley, California, to Kanekichi and Kogiku Murakami.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Yuri, and his 2 children Dean Murakami and wife Pat Hamilton of Herndon, Virginia, Sean Murakami and wife Oanh Tran of Oakton, Virginia. Fred was also a grandfather to 5 grandchildren Matthew, Ryan, Isabelle, Jordan and Janelle. He is also survived by one sister, May Sugihara.
When Fred was preparing to enter his final year at Berkeley High School in 1942, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii took place. His family was relocated near Delta, Utah in the Topaz Japanese Internment Camp.
During the internment period, through religious association, Fred was given a college scholarship to attend Chesbro Seminary in Rochester, NY later to graduate from the University of Utah. Fred spent three years in the Army in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, or the Military Intelligence Service. After the military, Fred started his career in the United States Government working at the Pentagon, NASA and ending his career at the National Science Foundation as the Director of Personnel & Management. After retiring from the United States Government, Fred spent another 8 years working for the Fairfax County Public School system. Fred also held the role of Chairman of the Japanese American Veterans Association and also received the Congressional Gold Medal which honored the Japanese veterans for their patriotism and dedication to their country.
A memorial service will be held at Money and King, in Vienna, Va. on Saturday, March 22nd at 2pm. His inurnment will be at Arlington Cemetery at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kyle's Kamp which supports Children's Cancer research. (http://www.kyleskamp.org)
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
On March 7, 2014, Fred Murakami (age 90) of Vienna, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home. He died of a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Fred was born on February 21, 1924 in Berkeley, California, to Kanekichi and Kogiku Murakami.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Yuri, and his 2 children Dean Murakami and wife Pat Hamilton of Herndon, Virginia, Sean Murakami and wife Oanh Tran of Oakton, Virginia. Fred was also a grandfather to 5 grandchildren Matthew, Ryan, Isabelle, Jordan and Janelle. He is also survived by one sister, May Sugihara.
When Fred was preparing to enter his final year at Berkeley High School in 1942, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii took place. His family was relocated near Delta, Utah in the Topaz Japanese Internment Camp.
During the internment period, through religious association, Fred was given a college scholarship to attend Chesbro Seminary in Rochester, NY later to graduate from the University of Utah. Fred spent three years in the Army in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, or the Military Intelligence Service. After the military, Fred started his career in the United States Government working at the Pentagon, NASA and ending his career at the National Science Foundation as the Director of Personnel & Management. After retiring from the United States Government, Fred spent another 8 years working for the Fairfax County Public School system. Fred also held the role of Chairman of the Japanese American Veterans Association and also received the Congressional Gold Medal which honored the Japanese veterans for their patriotism and dedication to their country.
A memorial service will be held at Money and King, in Vienna, Va. on Saturday, March 22nd at 2pm. His inurnment will be at Arlington Cemetery at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kyle's Kamp which supports Children's Cancer research. (http://www.kyleskamp.org)
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I was Fred’s first hire at NSF. We worked together for many years. Fred was very much like a father to me and I’ll always remember him. I look back on our group at NSF in “the day” (1970s and 80s) doing management studies as the best time in my career and Fred was the center of that group. Rest in peace, Fred.