Kazuko (nee Mizosoe) was born in Tokyo where in 1956 she met her husband Bill. They married shortly thereafter and moved to several locations around the world, returning to the US in 1960 and eventually settling in Mahopac NY where they raised 3 sons.  They briefly resided in Florida and following the passing of Bill, Kazuko returned north in 2003, settling in Southbury to be closer to her grandchildren.

Kazuko is survived by sons James (Annie), George (Joanna), and John (Ann), and Grandchildren Abbey, Ryan, and Summer, sisters Etsuko and Yoko, brothers Tatsuro, Nobokazu, Yasumaro and Toshibo.  She is predeceased by beloved husband Bill and grandchildren Alex and George, Jr.

Service is to be held 1 PM at the South Britain Congregational Church, 693 South Britain Rd., Southbury CT.  Arrangements by the Munson Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St N, Southbury, CT 06488.

Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Associations (MDA.org)