Tom Pishos

Sunday may have been thee happiest day of my life.

Congrats to Tom, a short man with an exceptionally large heart.

My favorite moment at the baptism was after tom entered the font he turned and blew a little kiss to each of the children peeking through the glass. I've never seen that man happier.

Mr. Tommy Pishos

Bidding a solemn farewell to their home in pastoral Greece, The Pishos family sought a life of greater ease.
They said their goodbyes to their 3 goats, family and friends,  Never to return to the Motherland again.

And so little Tommy Pishos bravely voyaged across the ocean. He tragically caught pneumonia from all the commotion.
But that wouldn't defeat tenacious Tom at three, Who proved at a young age his remarkable resiliency.
This sickness may have stunted poor Little Tommy's growth, But because of his enormous heart, one would never know.

In America, the Pishos' secured their living through hard work and mom's Greek Cookin' With a restaurant venture called "Paul's 5-N-Dime" in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
In Tom's boyhood years he often stirred innocent mischief,
By neglecting the water heater and being arrested as a watermelon thief! But anyone with eyes open could see he did so without guile,
You couldn't stay mad at Tom with his charm and winning smile!
Tom was strong, athletic quite the baseball player of Mt. Pleasant High,
and would've been its most-lettered if a cheating rival wasn't nearby.  Tom furthered his advancement at Central Michigan University,
How proud his parents were, who didn't have the same opportunity.
He became a school teacher for many in New Ark,
Tom changed the lives of the future with his distinguishing mark. Then in a surge of opportunity, Tom changed careers.
He expanded Round Table, and became a pizza pioneer!
There was still a void in Tom's life when a blonde beauty shook up Tommy's world!
She became his confidante, partner in business and crime as their newly-joint lives unfurled. Despite the many turbulent changes of weather stormy and fair,
Tommy's babe and sweetheart Bonnie has always been there.
A good family friend saw they were in spiritual need,
And everything changed when Bili gave Bonnie a Book of Mormon to read. So Bonnie was baptized first, in the spring of April.
"Tommy you're up next!" said the sister to no avail.
Although imperceptible and unexpected, a change in Tom's heart was occurring.
It would be touched the the Lord's spirit, causing a stirring. The spirit helped Tom remember who he really is, 
That Tom is a son of God, Tom is really His!
We will always remember Tom enjoyed a smorgasbord of pursuits:
Golf, fishing, jazz music, flying, shooting, entertaining and picking fresh fruits. Above everything else though, his friendship we hold most dear;
And await to call him a fellow citizen in a day drawing near. 
Through all life's experiences, no matter where Tom roams,
Heavenly Father's hand was in it all to lead Tom safely home.

Written by Sister Langi

LOVE FROM LODI