Ted (Tadao) Arita

July 23, 1927 – August 2, 2016

Ted (Tadao) Arita, 89, died August 2, 2016 following a brief illness. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, the son of the late Rokuichi and Miyako Arita, Ted was the youngest of four boys. He was preceded in death by his brothers Tom, Harry, and Tony, and by nephew Kenny Arita and niece Jeannie (Arita) Kato. Ted was a World War II Veteran, farmed with his brothers, and later became a hair dresser. Ted enjoyed bowling and going to Las Vegas whenever he could. Although a bachelor, Ted still had plenty of family, leaving behind one sister-in-law, six nieces, one nephew, many great nieces and nephews, and even great-great nieces and nephews. He also leaves many friends, including his caregiver and best friend, Mark Watton.