Thomas Pilafas Obituary

Dear Dad, It been a year since your death. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I'm still trying to understand how you could be here one day and be gone the next. Amy and I celebrated new years in Galena, this morning we ate at a diner that was serving swedish pancakes. I knew I had to eat there, your swedish pancakes were 100 times better no one made them better than you. This year has been crazy!!! with the weddings, buying a new house, and working my fours jobs. Still staying busy, hope you like the wreath I left for you this christmas. Just wanted to thank you for being a good father and helping me out, believe it or not you taught me alot and I hope to pass that down to my son one day. I just want you to know I miss you and I love you dad.

Only heard of Tom's passing this August. We all hung around during our teen years when he lived on Campbell St. in Chicago. Fond memories of good times, Gertie's, and Tom's parents and sister Mary. Tom had just started at Central Steel and Wire.
Tom's dad had a dark burgundy Mercury then ( Tom Jr. always liked the roar of an engine and the squeal of "burning rubber"!)
Condolences to his family.

I read Tom's obituary the other day. I knew him only a little - I worked two summers at Central Steel and Wire in the early 70's, and was his helper. I have remembered him all these years as a great guy, a fun guy, who was nice to me. My sympathies to the family, I hope you can appreciate what an impression he made on me to have lasted all these years. Seens like many people thought he was a great guy.

I am sorry for your loss. I only learned of this today, or I would have come to the visitation. I always enjoyed talking with Tom. You are all in my prayers. Cyndee Marciniak

Tom, Pete and Scott---Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Dad. I don't think that I ever had a conversation with him that we didn't talk about all of you. Always remember, the most solid truth in Tom's heart was his love for his boys. He was so very proud of the men you grew up to be. I'm so very sorry to hear of his death.

Cousin Tommy always brought smiles & laughter to our cousin get-togethers. Although distance kept us from getting together often, we always picked up right where we left off. I'm so glad we got together this past summer. Tom, Peter & Scott - he talked about you the whole time! He loves you so much! He will be in our hearts forever. Love, Jennifer (Pilafas)Bilitsis & Family Taki, Lea, Dean and Aunt Mary

The phone calls "What's goin' on" or "Hey! What's new" or maybe “Did you hear….”; the honk of your horn in our driveway; the devious little smile when you knew something I didn't. The laugh you gave when I brought the MGB over for the first time; the candy store conversations. The gleem in your eye when we spoke of Tommy, Peter or Scotty. The love you had for being involved in the community; your love for family.
The friendship, the love and the guidance and support, you will truly be missed.
God’s Speed.

Tom, Peter and Scottie,
So sorry to hear about your loss. If there was one thing we remember most about your father, it was how much the three of you meant to him! You didn't speak to your dad without him mentioning one of your names. He loved you all very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Scott~
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Though I didn't know your father, if he is anything like you are, I am sure that he was a wonderful, warm and caring man that will be missed by many. He will always be your angel Scott.

With love, Alicia & Isabella Winiecki

We have known Tom for 40 years. He was a great brother-in-law and we will always remember the good times and interesting conversations we shared over the years. We will truly miss him.

Friends for 54 years. He will be greatly missed.

Pete & Scott,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts are with your family at this time of need.

Miss you already dad. Love Scott

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless Tom's soul and give strength to his family. Fr John Pilafas..Greek Orthodox Church

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

The loss of a parent is so hard to bear. Please accept our deepest sympathies as you move through the difficult days ahead. Our hearts go out to the whole Pilafas family.

Tom was allways a gentleman and a fair and decent man. Over the years since we left Chicago to live in michigan we haven't had a lot of opportunies to stay in close touch,but he will be missed.
Jim and Mary Lou Pilafas
Holland,MI.

Our Dear Friend Tom will be greatly missed. In business, you always knew where you stood. In friendship, you always knew he was there for you. I will miss our frequent talks, I will miss being able to ask his advice. His love for his family was clear in every conversation we had. God Bless You Tom. We will always remember you.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.