Mr. Dean S. Yamamoto

July 22, 1963 - August 16, 2015

Mr. Dean S. Yamamoto, 52, of Cortland passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 16, 2015. Born July 22, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, Dean was the son of George S. and Yoneko Toma Yamamoto of Cortland, who survive him. Dean was a 1981 graduate of Cortland High School and went on to receive his Bachelors degree in Sociology and Economics from S.U.N.Y. Fredonia. He had been employed for several years as a residential counselor for Unity House in Ithaca, N.Y. Additionally, Dean loved connecting with people, cars, reading and was a member of the New York Buddhist Church in New York, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Dean is survived by a son, Chris Yamamoto of Cortland, a sister, Ann Mohammed and her husband, Fareed Mohammed of Michigan and their children, Marisa, Jared and Brandon of Michigan. Services will be private and at the convenience of family. Burial will take place privately in Honolulu, Hawaii. Contributions in Dean's memory may be made to S.P.C.A. 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifunerahome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y.