Thomas Mario Pigozzi

April 14th, 1957 - August 5th, 2007

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Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a friendly fun loving person. Someone who never met a stranger. I will never forget how we met-he turned in front of me carrying a hugh loaf of French bread riding his bike coming from the bakery and I almost hit him. He tracked me down at the Idler where I worked to apologize. A friend was made.
Keep all the good times in your mind & heart and he will be with you always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

Suzie (Ghidotti) Traudt

To the Pigozzi Family- We are beside ourselves, over the loss of Tom. We used to come to the restaurant every week , for our Sunday dinner, and in the off season, on Saturday nights. Tom always made us feel like family, and became a great friend! We particularly enjoyed when he had a chance to sit down and join us, when he wasn't too busy. We have lots of good "Tom Stories", but here's our favorite-------a few years back, it was my birthday (Andrea), and when my husband asked what I wanted to do for it, I told him all I wanted was my favorite dish (Capellini Sun Lucci), at Pigozzi's. So he told me to call the restaurant, and see how busy it was. When I called, Tom answered the phone, and informed me they were closed that evening. I told him it was my birthday, and all day I had looked forward to coming there for dinner, and that I was so disapointed. He paused for a minute, and said "Oh Heck, I don't have a whole lot going on tonight anyway---come on down and I'll cook dinner!" We drove down there, and Tom put on some Sinatra, and cooked us dinner--it was one of my best birthdays ever! What a guy! We'll truly miss him, and feel so lucky to have known him! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea and Scott Schwochow

Tom u-u-u-u-u-h-h-h-h-h. You just gotta love that man! His spirit will live on in all that knew him. What a character! A talented one at that. His talents live on through his children. Talk about talented!
I worked for him at his restaurant for many years. He was such a hard worker with a very kind heart, always with a smile or a laugh. I know he's smiling on us all now. He's touched so many lives in so many different ways. My deepest sympathies to his family, he loves you all so much. I treasure my friendship with him and his family. You're in my thoughts and my heart.

Katia Amar

Like so many others who were drawn to Tom by his charisma and warmth, I am deeply grieved by his unexpected death. I feel privileged to have counted Tom as an employer and friend. I extend my condolences to the family and my prayers are with you.
In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, death has been swallowed up in victory. Therefore, we have assurance that will continue to give us strength to endure all grief and sorrow. Confidently, we can say, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?… But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1Cor 15:55-57
Sakita Taylor & Family

Sakita Taylor

Dear Denise, Thomas, Graham, Christina, Mrs. Pigozzi and Family; I (Kate) met Tom first as my "new boss" at the "Pancake House". I was immediately struck by his handsome smile, of course, and the fact that he looked much too young to be my boss. With Tom came many changes, new name, great new food, dinners even... no red checked hats... :) - and great music! Tom was uniquely funny - creative - - and wow - quick... He was also a hard-working, generous, kind and fair person. Later, I had to get a "real job", but we had sons the same age - Thomas and Seth. Our paths crossed as parents many times over the years.It was always fun to see that great smile, hear some stories, and catch up. Tom was the cub scout leader for our sons. I know Seth has many happy memories from those times and his friendship with young Thomas continues as they enter young adulthood. As a family, we are all far beyond sorry about Tom's sudden passing; he was much too young for that, too... We will miss him. You all have our deepest heartfelt sympathy, along with with our sincere thoughts and prayers.

The Brumbaugh Family (Brian, Kathy & Seth)

On behalf of the Van Buren Co. Sheriff Dept. Victims Service unit, We extend our heart felt sorrow to the families, We were there with him and we are here for you. Any time you need us,we have many resourses that can help you go through the healing times ahead and the people that are willing to give of their time and have been properly trained to do the things that you can't at this time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will continue to flow daily.