Kosei Tanaka
Obituary
Kosei Tanaka was born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. As a young man, he moved to Nagoya, where he started his family, before making the overseas move to San Martin, CA to start his career in farming.
Kosei had a beautiful and powerful voice. He loved performing and teaching shigin (the art of singing/chanting Japanese poetry). He also enjoyed singing with his karaoke group. As a life-long learner, he was an avid reader and loved to discuss history.
In retirement, he enjoyed gardening. He lovingly shared fruits and plants with friends and family. Some of his fondest memories included travelling with his grandsons to Alaska, Hawaii, and Japan.
Kosei is preceded in death by his wife Kumiko. He is survived by his sons Kenichi and Katsumi; daughters Taeko (Mark Copus) and Sachie (John Tang); and grandsons Jake, Tyce, Ryan, and Eric. A private family service was held.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · July 26, 2021