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1938 - 2017
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Obituary for George Takanao Hirai

George Takanao  Hirai
HIRAI, George Takanao, age 78, of Upper Montclair, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on May 22, 2017.

Born in New York, NY on July 26, 1938, George is survived by his beloved wife of over 53 years, Elizabeth, his son, Douglas (Sheila), his daughter, Anna Cranmer (Kevin) and six grandchildren, James, Lilly, Lexie, Katie, Nina, and Caroline.

George graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army after receiving his B.A. from Hofstra University. He earned his M.B.A. from Pace University. He was a successful commodities trader and spent his career working in New York, Tokyo, and London.

George served as a deacon at Union Congregational Church in Montclair, NJ and was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Port St. Joe, Florida. He enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, traveling with his wife, good food, and, most of all, spending time with his friends and family. His sharp wit, generous heart, and kind soul will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service to celebrate George’s life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00am at United Methodist Church of New Canaan, 165 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Atlantic Hospice, 465 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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