William (Bill) N. Sato passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, at the age of 88 years old, two weeks shy of his 89th birthday. He was born in Glendale, California, and lived most of this life in the Los Angeles area, eventually settling in the city of Duarte. During World War II and a few years following, Bill resided with his family in the Amache Relocation Center in Colorado and Chicago.<br><br>Bill was an avid fisherman, taking frequent trips to the High Sierras and Alaska. He had an amazing ability to get people to talk, making him a natural greeter at church.<br><br>He was also a dedicated civil servant with the city of Pasadena for over 30 years. His commitment to the city eventually earned him a promotion to one of the top positions in the Public Works department, that of City Engineer. But promotion was never his primary goal as he always sought to bring out the best in those who worked for him.<br><br>Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Tomoko; sons, Brian (Winnie) Sato and Kirk (Julie) Sato; grandchildren, Darynne (Elijah) Olmos, Kira and Kaleia Sato and many nieces, nephews and cousins.<br><br>A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at the West Covina Christian Church (WCCC) on October 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Causal attire. Livestream will be available at https://youtube.com/live/PKu8mqlngYQ. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bill's memory to either the WCCC Memorial Fund or your favorite charity. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441