Background
Kaya, Robert Masayoshi was born on February 3, 1914 in Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Jinhichi and Aki (Tanimoto) Kaya.
Kaya, Robert Masayoshi was born on February 3, 1914 in Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Jinhichi and Aki (Tanimoto) Kaya.
Student in public schools.
Carpenter, Hawaiian Contracting Company, 1935, carpenter, foreman Doctorate. Orita, contractor, 1936-1937. Owner contracting business, Honolulu, since 1937. Director City Bank Honolulu.
Board of directors Kuakini Medical Center.
Board directors Kuakini Medical Center. Member of Bishop Museum Association, National Federation Indiana Business, University Hawaii Foundation Buddhist (president Zen section Soto Mission 1973-1974), Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (president 1974-1975), Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, Building Industry Association Hawaii 1956, Oahu Contractors Association 1954-1955, General Contractors Association Hawaii, National Association Home Builders (life. Director since 1976), 200 Club (Honolulu), Lions Club (life.
President 1955-1956, district governor Hawaii 1964-1965, Melvin Jones fellow), Japan America Society Honolulu, United States Army Museum.
Married Florence Shinayo Okinaka, March 15, 1939. Children: Kathleen Tatsue, Merle Nobue, Virginia Sachie, Winifred Fumie.