Gary George Nakamoto
March 14, 1964 ~ June 22, 2021
Gary George Nakamoto, 57, of Great Falls, VA passed away on June 22, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Sacramento, California to Robert (predeceased) and Janet Nakamoto. He is survived by his wife Kelly and son Matthew; his siblings Robert and wife Sherri, Mae and husband Marty, Michael and wife Chizuko, and Amy and husband Anthony, stepmother, Judy Nakamoto, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He will be greatly missed by his in-laws, Robert and Joyce Masterson and his sister-in-law, Megan Masterson.
He graduated from Meigs High School in Pomeroy, Ohio in 1982 and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1988.
Gary was Founder and CEO of The Nakamoto Group, LLC, a consulting firm, headquartered outside of Washington, DC, that focuses on creating growth in the federal and public sector for small, medium-size, and large companies. Prior to The Nakamoto Group, Gary was the Chairman of Base Technologies, a professional services firm that specialized in information technology, outsourcing and consulting. Under his leadership, the company received many awards, and was acquired by CA Technologies, a Fortune 500 company.
Gary gave back to the local, state and even his Ohio community for many years through his service on numerous nonprofit boards and various programs. One of his greatest honors was to serve as a member of the United States Presidential Delegation attending U.S. National Day at the World Exposition in Aichi, Japan. He was never without a big smile and a cigar. He was passionate about his love of our country, first responders and military personnel, politics, business and was a true people person.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 2-5pm at the Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd. McLean, VA 22101.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Those planning to attend Gary's service at Trinity United Methodist Church must register with the church on their website. Go to the health section and follow the guidelines for attending the funeral service.
He graduated from Meigs High School in Pomeroy, Ohio in 1982 and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1988.
Gary was Founder and CEO of The Nakamoto Group, LLC, a consulting firm, headquartered outside of Washington, DC, that focuses on creating growth in the federal and public sector for small, medium-size, and large companies. Prior to The Nakamoto Group, Gary was the Chairman of Base Technologies, a professional services firm that specialized in information technology, outsourcing and consulting. Under his leadership, the company received many awards, and was acquired by CA Technologies, a Fortune 500 company.
Gary gave back to the local, state and even his Ohio community for many years through his service on numerous nonprofit boards and various programs. One of his greatest honors was to serve as a member of the United States Presidential Delegation attending U.S. National Day at the World Exposition in Aichi, Japan. He was never without a big smile and a cigar. He was passionate about his love of our country, first responders and military personnel, politics, business and was a true people person.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 2-5pm at the Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd. McLean, VA 22101.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Those planning to attend Gary's service at Trinity United Methodist Church must register with the church on their website. Go to the health section and follow the guidelines for attending the funeral service.
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He never used his middle name or initial. I was honored and privileged to work for him for eight years in every aspect of his professional and public life. His smile, humor and sincerity in all his dealings is legendary. His kindness to everyone was always gentle and from the heart. He was my mentor, my brother, most of all my friend. I loved him for just being Gary. Gary, I know where you are in heaven: organizing a charity fundraiser for fallen Angels. Go with God my friend.
Gary was a great guest at The Capital Grille for many years. He was always smiling, laughing and nothing but supportive and kind to our team. He championed me from a young college student and beyond, supporting my involvement in many charitable organizations, being a great example of community by serving on boards, supporting law enforcement and a passion for life- sharing his smile, a cigar, stories of his adventures and photos of his son with us. Gary, you will be greatly missed. -Becca Willcox and Doug Burr
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Great man and even better friend! One of the most authentic and generous human beings I have ever met. Rest in Peace my friend! God obviously has a plan for you! Tim Hall
Gary with some of his fraternity brothers at a regular watering hole at Ohio University in late 1980’s.
A wonderful patriotic man who was my mentor, my friend. He inspired me with his ability to offer a heartfelt, uplifting toast full of compliments and accomplishments, making whomever he raised a glass for feel as if they had just won the election. To this day I try to do him proud when offering such a tribute. He made me laugh. We shared many a cigar at The Palm. Gary, I’m sure you are currently negotiating all the ‘rainy day’ angel funds to distribute to kids for education. He remembered the dealership days. Never took for granted his success, prosperity and paid it forward so many times, no one could count. A gentle man and a gentleman, Gary, you will be missed.
I met Gary many years ago through the Fairfax County Chamber. He was always a consummate gentleman and his passion for life, his work, and networking always impressed me. A great loss to Virginia.
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. He had the greatest smile. Love the pictures. Mae and all the family – my deepest condolences. He was a wonderful man. Maryann Lesnick
We send you thoughts of comfort. May God bless Gary and the family.
We knew Gary through the Sandy Spring Bank Board. His knowledge of the commercial banking market was only superseded by his good humor and passion for life. He was a wonderful colleague and simply a great guy to be around. Our condolences to his family. Mark and Suzanne Friis
We will miss you my magnanimous friend.
Kelly and Matthew, our hearts and prayers go out to you. Please accept our sincere condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
Cheers to a one of a kind guy. May you have eternal glory!
Gary was such a beautiful soul. He was always kind and thoughtful. His smile will never be forgotten because it brought such joy. You will be dearly missed my wonderful friend!
One thing I know Gary left all of us, is his special way of inspiring us to be a better person. Whether it was by his inspirational speeches, or his very generous way of being involved and supporting us in what we are passionate about, or something simple as a good conversation over a meal or a drink. He had one of the biggest heart I have ever seen, next to his Father. Gary would not want any of us to be sad, and he was always big on celebrating. Gary, we celebrate you and the impact you have made in our lives! We love you!!
A memorial tree was planted in memory of the decedent.
Kelly and Matthew, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Gary. He left a lasting impact on my life.
We are sharing in your sorrow. Gary’s laughter and smile will always be in our hearts.
With love and friendship.
David & Tori Iannarelli
I just saw his name in the Ohio Today alumni magazine, and looked up his obituary. I roomed with him one year in college, and then with David. It does not surprise me he did well in life after graduation with his personality. Belated sympathies for his family and friends.
Gary was a pure and kind soul. To sum up in one word what he was all I’d say kindness. Let’s all try to be more like him. Be kind to people…
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Dear family of Gary, so so very sorry for your loss. I am a new board member of Sandy Spring Bank and as Covid precluded on site meetings, I never had the pleasure of meeting Gary. I hear that He was an extremely valuable board member and will be sorely missed. And again my heartfelt condolences to you all . Christina Baldwin O’Meara
Kelly, I am so sorry that I just heard about the loss of my dear friend Gary. We were out of town on our family vacation. As you know, we will always hold Gary in the highest esteem and the best of friends. He is deeply missed and will always be in our hearts.
Gary was a true friend to all that were lucky enough to know him. He was kind, sincere, caring and extremely generous. He’s that one person in your life you hope you are fortunate enough in life to meet and have as a friend. Words can not describe the sadness I and others feel with your loss. I will miss you my good friend.
Dear Kelly and Matthew, What words can I use to express how saddened and I am to learn that my friend of 20+ years passed away. Gary leaves an emptiness in my heart together with loving memories of his warmth, his humor, his friendliness to everyone he met and our love of good cigars. We had some good times which I will always cherish. Gary was one of the few people I’ve known that would bring an instant feeling of joy and glee whenever I spotted him in a restaurant, at church or even a supermarket. Whenever he saw a friend, his face lit up with a huge smile. Gary made one feel as if one is special, as he was special. Please accept my deepest condolences from me and my wife Sandra. We’ll never forget Gary and I know one day I will see him again. I so regret not attending his memorial services–I learned of his passing on social media and had no information as to the date and time of his services, although I attempted to search for if online. Gary, if I could tell you something: I miss you; I have faith you’re in a better place, except we are not, without you. Sincerely, Genaro (with Sandra) Pedroarias Great Falls, Virginia
Gary was a great guy! Truly Everyman’s friend! Recall also how proud he was of his brother, a West Point graduate who re-enlisted after 9/11 and was subsequently injured by an IED in Iraq. Full of encouragement for others. We were both trail runners. I remember grousing once that I could no longer run 2 miles in 16 minutes. He gave me that great grin he had and said, “But you’re still running two miles, right?” One of our mutual friends Steve Zeleznikar also recalls Gary’s spontaneous generosity. On hearing that Steve’s mother would love to attend a Wolftrap concert but felt a bit too infirm to do so, Gary got her and a friend box office seats and a VIP dinner there as well. I’m sure there are countless more stories about his kindness, congeniality, and generosity coming in extending heartfelt condolences for a loss that will always be felt.