Takeshi Jack Fujino

Takeshi "Tak" Fujino, 88 of Portland Oregon passed peacefully December 18th, 2014. He was born to the late Suyekichi and Yumi Fujino in Auburn, California. Tak attended Placer Union High School.  While he was interned he attended Tule Lake High School. He graduated from Jerome High School in Arkansas. After the war, he moved to Spokane Washington and in 1947, married Sue Kawasaki. They raised their family in SE Portland, where they lived together for 66 years in the same home. In May of this year, Sue passed away.

Tak and Sue were owners and operators of the Franklin Market Grocery Store for 29 years, and later owners and operators of Woodstock Wine and Deli which, in December, celebrated its 29th year in business.

For over 50 years, Tak served the SE community of Portland as a small business owner. His contribution to this neighborhood will be remember by the countless customers of Franklin Market and Woodstock Wine and Deli. Tak will be fondly remembered by his loyal patrons (all of whom he knew by name) for his memory, sense of humor and gracious attention to meeting each of their needs. When not working, Tak enjoyed playing golf, bowling and playing cards.

Tak is survived by his children: Gregg Fujino of Portland, OR; Donna Fujino of Happy Valley, OR; Gary Fujino of Mesa, AZ and their spouses, Nyla Thomas, Mark Chase and Char Fujino. He is also survived by his grandchildren, David, Christine and spouse Jordan, Allison, Brian, Madeline, Jack, great-granddaughter Liahona, and his brother Hiro Fujino of Portland, OR and sister, Marie Sugiyama of Rocklin, CA . along with many family and friends.

Woodstock Wine and Deli will be hosting a gathering honoring Tak in January 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Martha and Mary Ministries: 4303 Southeast Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97206 and Portland Providence Hospital: 4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon 97213.