95, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on December 7, 2016. Born in Waiohinu, Hawaii, Rodney worked for several major hotels in Waikiki and retired as the Chief Engineer of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Sadako Shigemasa Sasaki; son Melvin (Allison) Sasaki; daughters Aileen (Michael) Kurashima, Lynn (Ross) Fujimoto; and three grandchildren. Private services were held.