Mark Sasaki joined the Big City Diner Ohana on March 16, 2004 as a Manager at Big City Diner Ward Entertainment Center. Through the years he worked through that location under the direction of the locations General Manger and Managing Partner Robert Nita to gain more knowledge and experience about the locally owned Family Restaurant Chain.

He continued at the Ward location until March of 2007 until he was eventually promoted to the position of General Manager to open the restaurants newest location, Pearlridge, in April of 2007 where he remained until his untimely passing on Friday, April 2, 2010.

Mark had a very easy going personality and a weird sense of humor. He connected well with his guests and always engaged in conversation with them regardless of who they were. He always supported his employees and went to battle for them encouraging “a second chance” for each. During Halloween, you could always count on Mark to dress up in creative costumes.

Mark Sasaki is succeeded by his mother, three daughters and one son. Public services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6pm at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Morturary visitation from 5pm.

Mark Sasaki was a valuable team member of the Big City Diner Ohana. He was well respected and will surely be missed. Big City Diner sends our thoughts and prayers to his mother, daughters and son during this time of sorrow.

Donations for the family can be dropped off to the Manager on Duty at Big City Diner Pearlridge or mailed to:

Big City Diner Corporate Office
Attn: Human Resources/Mark Sasaki
94-800 Ukee Street, Suite 305
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

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F. Paine, General Manager- Pearlridge Shopping Center
My sincere condolences to the Big City Diner Ohana. Mark was a pleasure to work with and always helpful with any issues that would arise at the diner. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor and his always pleasant demeanor. He was a special person.

V. & N. Cabaltera, Aiea
Mark was one of the reasons we loved to visit BCD at least 2 to 3 times week. He always made you feel like “family” and ensured every visit was of the highest quality. We know he was a great manager because his entire staff reflected that same attitude as well. We will surely miss him and feel like we’ve lost a great friend. Our prayers go out to his family and the BCD ohana.

H & E Gupton, Aiea
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn Mark’s passing. As I reflect on the regular visits to Big City and read the various notes posted by others, I realize that he made everyone feel special, as he did with us. He was the dominating influence driving our weekly visits to Big City for more than five years. It feels like we have lost a very good and close friend and we will miss him. Our hearts go out to his family and many friends at Big City.

J.Naito, Niu Valley
Worked with mark @ ward. What a fun guy & great manager. He had compassion & a whole lot of aloha. I will miss bumping into him all over town…..

Stacey Mailelauli’i Naki, Project Coordinator
Aloha! On behalf of ‘Ohi’a Productions, I wanted to send you are deepest aloha to you and the Sasaki ‘ohana for the recent passing of our dear friend Mark Sasaki. He will truly be missed by us all. He was such a kind, supportive and generous person and friend. He volunteered at one of our events at the Honolulu Zoo and since then has been a great supporter of ‘Ohi’a Productions. We have had many of our staff meetings at Big City Diner Pearlridge and always looked forward to seeing him there. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the Sasaki ‘Ohana.

C. Inouye
Condolences to the Big City Diner ohana and the Sasaki ohana for the sudden loss of a family member.

L. Hess
Oh no, this is so sad. Please give hugs to his family and know that I am thinking of all you BCD family.

L. Rand
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark’s family and his BCD ohana.

M. Hawes
Our hearts and prayers go out to the friends, family and coworkers on the passing of Mark Sasaki. He will be missed indeed by all.

H. Anzai
Prayers and hugs to all his family and friends. I met Mr. Sasaki a few weeks ago while we had dinner there…I am so sorry to hear of his passing. ♥

C. Chung
We were just there on Thursday evening and he was taking care of us. I just can’t believe it. I am so sad. My prayers go his family and “Ohana”.

S. Ogata
Our condolences to Sasaki ohana

P. Inouye
Prayers to the Sasaki family.

K. Ho
One of the Big City Ohana I’ve met. 1st @ Ward, then @ Pearlridge. U will be missed my friend.

D. Aiu
How sad~! Sending much aloha to ALL of the Sasaki & BCD families.

K. Ishihara
Oh, man. We were there that morning (he wasn’t there). He was always nice to our son, making sure he left happy with balloons or something from the treasure chest. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

M. Pang
our sympathies to his family and the BCD ohana

A. Cuyno
this makes my heart ache. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A.J. Lee
I’m a very regular patron of the Pearlridge location & Mark was one of my FAVORITE parts of dining there. We had many long talks together. He was always very genuinely interested in his customers. I will miss him! May God bless his family & friends in this tough time.

G. Paikai
I too am a regular of BCD Pearlridge Location. One of the reason I went there a lot was because of Mark. He always went the extra mile to care of us and was genuinely interested in my day and how it went. We went there BCD tonight hoping in vain that we might see him greet us. I miss Mark. My Condolence to his family and the workers at BCD.

R. Cachola
i will miss you, Mark. thank you…for everything. my condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.

L. Glidden
What a shock we got tonight when we went in for dinner. We have gone every Thursday, with the exception of a couple times. Mark was a big highlight to our week. He was so friendly and made you feel as though you were his one and only customer!!! The rest of his staff seemed to really take his lead as well. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends during this sad, sad time!!! Love and hug eachother, there may not be a tomorrow!!

C. Young
What a great loss to many! He will be missed dearly!

M. Martinez
He was very nice to us whenever we went to there. He stopped by our table last month and gave us coupons for Jungle River. Prayers to the whole BCD family and especially at Pearlridge.

D. Reardon
He was very nice to us after UH football games. Very sad.

L. Cicotello
Sad. Though I never met Mark, my heart goes out to the ‘ohana at Big City Diner. May you find comfort in your memories. Aloha…

V. Apiki Kalahiki
so sad to hear this..

K. Aldridge
Didn’t know Mark personally…do recall my recent visit @ Pearlridge location..he would stop at every table with his bright smile to make sure the patrons were okay and everything was satisfactory. He was warm and accommodating..condolences to the family…

The Hammond Ohana, Waianae
What a shock to find out about Mark’s passing! He was one of the people we really liked seeing when we went to BCD. He almost always would stop at our table and talk story with us. The last time we were there, he was so excited to hear about our daughter’s engagement, and was thrilled to be asked to help us plan the rehearsal dinner. We will miss seeing him there.

T. Aiwohi
On behalf of the Hawaii Children Cancer Foundation (HCCF), I extend our deepest condolences to the Sasaki family. I had an opportunity to “talk story” for a short time with Mark when I picked up donations and containers for HCCF. Big City Diner supports HCCF and Mark’s personal support was outstanding. I later returned to celebrate my granddaughter’s birthday and Mark’s personal touches to our special evening made it memorable for us. Aloha Mark and “Mahalo Ke Akua for blessing our world with a wonderful man.”

T. Kea
Mark Sasaki was small in stature, but big with life, bigger with Aloha. I had the pleasure of working with him and he was a born leader, a caring friend, a devoted father and a true local boy. It’s way too early. God speed Mark….Aloha!

S & D Mata
Our deepest condolences to the Sasaki and Big City Diner Ohana. I worked with Mark before Big City Diner brought him on board as their General Manager. He was a fun and outgoing person, the easiest manager to get along with. He will be greatly missed.

“We want to give a “Big Mahalo” to the Big City Diner family and their customers. Your stories have touched us deeply and we are so happy to see that our Dad has affected so many people’s lives. You should know that our Dad LOVED his job, his coworkers, and customers. Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers during this time. It means so much to us! Much love and Aloha–The Sasaki Family”

Photos of 2009 Monday Night Football Promotion with KCCN FM100 including Vacations Hawaii Vegas Trip winners.

All season long, guests of Big City Diner enjoyed an exciting Monday Night Football promotion including weekly Vegas Trip giveaways from Vacations Hawaii. Each week Shannon Scott and the crew from KCCN FM100 was on-site at a select Big City Diner location to give away the trips. Everyone also enjoyed $2.75 Miller Lite Pints and special appearances from the Miller Lite girls! Mahalo also to the Honolulu Advertiser!