Birth date: Dec 31, 1937 Death date: Jan 21, 2025
Muneo “Jimmy” Koezuka passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 31, 1937 in Osaka, Japan, to the late Yoshio and Tatsue Koezuka. He married his beloved Miyuki on Read Obituary
I have just known Koezuka-san”s passing away this Jan. You called me 2 years ago when you visited Japan with Yasue & Masae. I just remember you took me sales trip in Texas. And I could have great experience when I was there. I just remember I introduced my cousin when Miyuki-san & you came to Japan about Masae-chan’s condition. Thank you for your kindness.
Memories of Uncle Muneo
My most vivid memory of Uncle Muneo, or "Mun-chan" as we called him, goes back to when I was a toddler, not even in kindergarten yet. I was visiting their home in Osaka, and he took me to a toy store in Hyou-tan-yama. There, he bought me a yellow Porsche model car. I still remember how huge the box was, almost too big for my little hands to hold. It was the biggest toy I'd ever received from my parents, and I was incredibly happy.
However, I was too young to assemble such a large model. I don't even remember bringing it back to Shizuoka with me. Maybe Mun-chan built it for me after I left?
Then, when I was in junior high, I received the Carpenters' album "A Song For You" from Mun-chan. It was a beautiful red LP with a heart tucked into the jacket. I guess it was one of his favorite albums. I listened to that record countless times. Maybe that's why I still love the Carpenters so much.
Thank you, Uncle Muneo, for teaching me the joy of creating and the fun of music! Your gifts and memories have stayed with me all these years. And finally, I am truly grateful for the two days we spent together with everyone at the Nihon-Daira-Hotel.
Shigeru Mishima
Dear uncle Muneo
My fondest memory with Uncle Muneo is our trip to America in 2022. In particular, we walked through the Grand Canyon together using a cane. He went with us, despite his physical condition. I am truly grateful for Uncle Muneo's unchanging thoughtfulness and deep love for us throughout his life, and I will never forget it. Thank you so much for all these years. Please rest in peace.
Kyoko K.
Dear Uncle Muneo,
You were like a second father to me. You guided us firmly and with kindness. I admire your fight against your illness. I will never forget the wonderful experiences we shared.
Thank you very much,
Kazumi T.
Dear Uncle Muneo,
Thank you so much for all your help. I am grateful for all the things you taught me. You were humble, sincere, reliable, honest, and caring.
Please wait for me when we meet next time. I will repay you for all the help you gave me.
Until we meet again,
Kazuhiko T
Dear Uncle Muneo,
Thank you so much for all your help. I am grateful for all the things you taught me. You were humble, sincere, reliable, honest, and caring.
Please wait for me when we meet next time. I will repay you for all the help you gave me.
Until we meet again,
Kazuhiko T
Dear Muneo-Ojisan,
You have truly been through a long and challenging treatment. I deeply appreciate everything you have done. Thank you so much for inviting me to America twice. The experiences I had there were incredibly valuable and things I would not have been able to experience in my everyday life.
I am also deeply grateful for always being concerned about my studies. Every time we talked on FaceTime, you would check in on how my studies were going, and that meant a lot to me. I still remember when I received my first email from you—I wasn’t used to writing emails, so I had to look up how to properly respond.
Thank you for always watching over me with warmth and kindness. I hope my gratitude reaches you, even now.
I hope that in heaven, you can continue the journey with Miyuki-Obasan, traveling together once again.
Taiyo T
Dear Muneo-Ojisan,
You have truly been through a long and challenging treatment. I deeply appreciate everything you have done. Thank you so much for inviting me to America twice. The experiences I had there were incredibly valuable and things I would not have been able to experience in my everyday life.
I am also deeply grateful for always being concerned about my studies. Every time we talked on FaceTime, you would check in on how my studies were going, and that meant a lot to me. I still remember when I received my first email from you—I wasn’t used to writing emails, so I had to look up how to properly respond.
Thank you for always watching over me with warmth and kindness. I hope my gratitude reaches you, even now.
I hope that in heaven, you can continue the journey with Miyuki-Obasan, traveling together once again.
Taiyo T
