THE VASCONCELLOS boys, Hank and Ticky, were two of Roosevelt High's finest football coaches. Hank died last Feb. 26 at age 84 and Ticky's heart gave out June 7 during bypass surgery, said Mike Vasconcellos, Hank's son. Ticky was 81. Mike said that in the past two months Ticky often spoke about Hank. The brothers were track and field standouts at Kamehameha and San Jose State College. When Hank moved up to coach at UH, Ticky replaced him at Roosevelt and set winning records. I was one of Hank's first RHS boys in 1948 and got to know Ticky. At Hank's funeral, I told Ticky that Hank told me about them stowing away on an ocean liner when the San Jose football team sailed for Honolulu to play UH shortly before World War II. (Mike said the brothers stowed away to get to San Jose in the first place.) "Better not print that story," Ticky said, "they might come after me." We enjoyed a welcome laugh. But I'm sure the cruise line has no desire to track the brothers beyond those Pearly Gates, where they are no doubt golfing and talking football together ...
Sam Choy
SAM CHOY is starting Sunday champagne brunch tomorrow on Father's Day at his popular Diamond Head restaurant, 10:30 a.m. Guests can select their fruit, salad, poke, lomi salmon and dessert and may order their entree, which will be served. The cost, including a glass of champagne or juice, is $23.95 for adults and $14.50 for children. It's best to call for reservations ...
Wendy Nagaishi
THE FOOD must have been good at the June 3 wedding reception for Nick's Fishmarket G.M. David Nagaishi and his girlfriend of seven years, Royal Hawaiian concierge Wendy Layosa. Friends said it was about time they tied the knot. A luau was held at the Waikiki Aquarium with Kimo Kahoano as emcee and music by Kanilau. Later came champagne toasts and wedding cake at Nick's. The newlyweds have six kids between them ...
KIT SAMSON and his Sound Advice are no longer at the Waikiki Beach Hotel. Now is a good time for the Kahala Mandarin to snap them up. Many people want to get dressed up and go to nice lounge to sip a few and dance or listen to good music ...
