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Nicholas Pistolas Obituary
PISTOLAS NICHOLAS GEORGE PISTOLAS, MD (Age 94) On Wednesday, June 03, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Etta Lee Pistolas; devoted father of George R. Pistolas (Marji), Nikki I. Jansen (late Ben Jansen), Paul T. Pistolas (Susan), and James J. Pistolas (Brenda): brother of the late John G. Pistolas, Theophilos G. Pistolas and Harry G. Pistolas (Georgia). Much loved grandfather of twelve and cherished great grandfather of eight. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Service will be held, on Monday, June 8, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Nikki Jansen
May 31, 2025
Mom´s birthday today and your departing on June 3,2009. I miss you both every day.
Grandson #1
December 30, 2021
Was going through some REALLY old photos and came across several that I had of you, grandma, and Opa and Oma Jansen on your boat. You and Opa were holding Schlitz beers with huge smiles on your faces. It's hard to believe that it's been well over a decade already. I talked to Greg Sophocleus yesterday and we reminisced about several memories we had of you and grandma. Miss you both!
PAUL PISTOLAS
December 29, 2021
Miss you and Mom. Love you both.
PAUL PISTOLAS
February 28, 2021
Love you and miss you Dad. Thank you for the times we shared together hunting, skiing and flying. I hope I have lived up to what you expected. I miss you and Mom. I miss Huntover Drive.
March 30, 2020
Just thinking about you today. Miss you and Mom. Love you both.Paul
December 1, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mom. Wish you both were here. Hope you both are having a great time in heaven. Paul
September 14, 2019
Friday the 13th. I miss you and Mom every day. I love the family, but we are not together and on the same page. YOU WERE THE GLUE. i HOPE TO SEE YOU IN hEAVEN, IF i MAKE IT. Love you and Mom
May 11, 2019
Hey Dad. Listening to Benny Goodman,. Great. Thinking of you and Mom every day. Miss you both. Thanks for every wonderful moment with you.
Paul
April 20, 2019
Miss you and Mom. Thanks for the wonderful childhood you gave me. I miss you more each day. Paul
January 17, 2019
Love you Dad. Miss you every day. You were the best. I hope I have mad you proud. I have tried as a Father. I love you and Mom so much it hurts sometimes. I miss being you little boy.
December 25, 2018
LOve you Dad. I hope you are having a Merry Christmas. I miss you and Mom soooo much.
FijiMingle Pistolas
November 9, 2018
HAPPY BiRthdaY Grandad ❣ We MISS SOoOoo Much. As you can see the family keeps growing and your name keeps getting passed on. Hope you and Grandma and everyone else up there have a Huge Party today !! MISS YOU ALWAYS & LOVE YOU FOREVER❤
Fiji Mingle Pistolas
July 31, 2018
Hey GRaNdAd !!! You & Grandma have been on my mind more than usual lately -- MISS & LOVE YOU SOO MUCH.
Bob Clark
February 4, 2018
I am one of Dr. Pistolas's patients. When I was a child he operated on my eyes (about 1968) and that operation allowed me to have great vision my entire life. I am appreciate of what he did for me. Thanks Dr. Pistolas!
November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving Dad. I wish I could celebrate with you and Mom and the family. Somehow things change. Miss you both every day. Paul
Paul
November 10, 2017
Happy Birthday Dad. I seen to miss you and Mom more as time goes by.
Fijimingle Pistolas
November 9, 2017
Happy BIRTHDAY GRaNDad !!!
SURE do MISS you and Grandma A LOT !!!
I find myself thinking of you two everyday. Whether it be because I want to share something funny with you or show you something else the boys have done or can do. I know you are watching from above, Just WISH you were down here with us. Even as time goes by - Find myself MISSING you both SOOoOOo MUCH MOOORRRREEEE.
LOVE YOU GRANDADDY !! Hope you have a Wonderful Birthday.
October 10, 2017
Miss you and Mom every day. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Paul
July 6, 2017
MISS YOU DAD. WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE.
December 7, 2016
First Christmas without both of you. You both made Chistmas special. I will always love you. Merry Chistmas Mom and Dad.
November 26, 2016
Miss you and Mom alot Dad. I hope I can live up to my kids half as much as you did for us. Merry Chistmas to you and Mom.. Forever, Paul
Fijimingle Pistolas
November 9, 2016
GRaNdaD ...
Screaming HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you up there !!!
Im pretty sure that this years Birthday Celebration was the Best with your Honey up there now too. What I wouldn't give to hold your hand again -- MISSED SOO MUCH NOW, FOREVER & ALWAYS.
With the Holidays around the corner - A LOT HARDER without Grandma. WE had each other to lean on when Missing you. Just know that you area always on my mind - and miss you SOoOo Much. LOVE YOU GRANDADDY
Fiji Mingle Pistolas
June 3, 2016
GRaNDad ....
Hard to believe that its been 7 years today since I last heard your voice or felt your hand holding mine saying "Theres my girlfriend". What I wouldnt give to hear that one more time. Your always in my thoughts and on my mind. MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER. Now that your amazing wife, my wonderful grandma is with you up there - I know you are BOTH HAPPY NOW. Just know that you are ALWAYS AND FOREVER LOVED AND MISSED !!
Your daughter Nikki
March 2, 2016
Dad..
I hope you and Mom danced on New Year's Eve along with Ryan and Nanaw. I miss you all so much but now you are pain free. .
Paul
February 25, 2016
I still miss you Dad. I hope you and Mom are happy together again. I know she has missed you from the day you passed. I"ll always love you both.
September 16, 2014
Hunting season is upon us. Miss the times we had on the eastern shore and in West Virginia.Love you Dad.
February 10, 2014
Hey Pop,
Miss you alot lately. Lots of memories.
December 12, 2013
hay I miss graet grandads gentle touch he was awsome even though i was not wtih him for long but I loved him with all my haet so amen to great grandad (Nicholas Goerge pistolas)from: Dillin Xavier Pistolas
LOVE
Nikki Pistolas
December 6, 2013
Nikki Pistolas
December 6, 2013
Grandad ...
You have been on my mind SOOOO much lately - I MISSS you sooo much !!! With the Holidays here it makes it worse I think. Grandma misses you more and more as time goes on. (like you cant see that, lol) We ALL do. You were such an INCREDIBLE MAN to have known, let alone to have as a grandfather. You see you have 2 new little ones this year to watch over - Nicholas and Christopher. The family just keeps pumping out boys !! LOL I just wanted to say HI and let you know that you are always on my mind. MISS YOU and LOVE YOU MOORRREEE THHAANNN EEEVVEERRRRR !!!!
Fiji Mingle Pistolas
June 3, 2013
GRaNdAd ... It's been 4 yrs since I last heard your voice, held your hand and saw your smile - MISS YOU SOOO SOO MUCH !! I will ALWAYS cherish the memories I have. I will FOREVER be grateful for all the time I got to spend with you, the talks, the walks and all the laughter we had. I am truly a lucky girl to have had such an AMAZING grandfather. Little Kenny always looks at ur pictures with Grandma at the house - and believe you me she lets him know who you are and says "Great Grandad would have loved you soo much" I wish Little Kenny and this next baby on the way would have gotten to meet you - at least once. I often wonder what nick name you would haven given them. You will always have a piece of my heart and forever be on my mind. I LOVE YOU Grandad !!!
May 13, 2013
Hey Dad,
Still miss you.
I miss all of those hunting trips with you and Skip.
We had a great time.
Thanks for those memories.
Marji & George Pistolas
December 24, 2012
Thinking of you Dad on this rainy, dreary Christmas eve. Forever in our hearts.
Merry Christmas,
Marji, George, Nick, Dillin & Lauren
Paul
October 17, 2012
Hey Pop,
Still think about you every day.
Paul
July 30, 2012
Hey Pop,
Wish you were here. Miss you alot.
Marji & George Pistolas
May 17, 2012
Hi Dad,
Well, your namesake just got married this past weekend!......to a lovely young lady, Lauren. You would just love her, and she would love you back!
nikki jansen
May 16, 2012
Hi Dad and Ben and Ryan. I miss you all so much. It is so hard without you. Keep checking on me and help me sometimes.
Paul Pistolas
April 5, 2012
Hey Dad,
Wish u were still here.
I'm doing my best to take care of Mom.
Marji Pistolas
January 30, 2012
The family keeps growing! Wish you were here. We miss you.
Nikki Pistolas
January 30, 2012
GRaNdAd ...
FIRST - We ALL miss you soooo much!!! Especially your wife, Grandma-She misses you beyond much!
SECOND - Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind at somepoint through out the day. LOVE YOU !!
THIRD - I KNOW you, Nanaw, U. Ben and Ryan are watching over Lori and making sure that she delivers your 8th Great Grand Child, Ben Ryan into this world smoothly today.
FOURTH - And in July you will have to wacth over your 9th Great Grand child when I deliver.
WISH you were still here :( LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE !!!
Marji & George Pistolas
December 24, 2011
We miss you so very much; especially Mom......she wants to be with you so badly. Such a heart break. We will be thinking of you this Christmas, as always you are in our hearts.
Nikki Jansen
December 23, 2011
Hi. Dad. this is going to be another tough Xmas without you and Ryan and Ben. I miss you all so much. It is so hard to stop the tears.
loove, your daughter Nikki
Eric and Rhonda
December 22, 2011
Thinking about you during the Christmas season Granddad. We miss you and love you very much. Say hello to my dad and Ryan for us.
Paul
December 19, 2011
Merry Christmas Dad. Miss you all the time. Wish you were here in body as well.
Nikki Pistolas
November 9, 2011
GrAnDad,
HaPpy BiRtHdaY to U !! I MISS you soo much, soo soo much. We ALL miss you - especially your wife. But I am sure you know and see that from up above. Can't get you off my mind lately - at all. Wish you were still HERE :(( With the holidays coming, it just makes it harder. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU !!!
HappY Birthday again Greandad !!!
Nikki Jansen
October 3, 2011
Dad... my baby boy Ryan is joining you and Ben. Take care of him as I can not here on earth. He has become the most loving and giving man. He and Lori would have become parents in January. The babies name will be Ben Ryan Jansen. I miss my men.. LOVE, your daughter Nikki
Paul Pistolas
October 1, 2011
Hey Pop ! I still miss you.
Nikki Pistolas
June 3, 2011
GrAnDad,
Its been 2 yrs today since you have left to be with the angels up above .... NO words can explain how much you are missed and thought about. I have been truly a lucky girl to have had you as my grandfather - and all the time we got to spend together. WISH I STILL HAD THOSE MOMENTS - BUT THANKFUL I HAVE THE MEMORIES. They say the pain subsides but never goes away - SOOO TRUE !!! With that said - Grandad I miss you more than words can say and would give anything to hear you say "there's my girlfriend" but knowing your one of my angels is almost as good. (not really) I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU !!!
March 19, 2011
I LOVE YOU DAD !!!!!!!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
December 28, 2010
GrAnDaD,
First ... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!!
Second ... I wanted to THANK YOU and everyone else up there for watching over my dad / ur son .. It made Christmas eve a very scary moment BUT Christmas day a wonderful blessing.
I miss you ... WE ALL MISS YOU !!! Love you more and more.
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
SUMMER GOAD
November 30, 2010
TO A WONDERFUL FAMILY,
I KNOW THAT IT IS HARD THIS TIME OF YEAR BUT JUST REMEMBER THAT HE IS LOOKING DOWN UPON YOU. THIS CANDLE SYMBOLIZES THAT YOU HOLD HIM
IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND HEART. MAY THE CANDLE NEVER GO OUT. LOVE YOU ALL
November 21, 2010
Dad,
I still spend at least one night with Mom still. Everytime I go to the house and see your chair and have all the memories, I miss you more and more.
This is what I said or rather cried at the funeral.
Dad lived life to the fullest.
He was able to live such a long and fulfilling life because of the support and love of his wife.
He had many accomplishments in his life but he never boasted.Of all of the amazing things he did, he was most proud of his family.
After my husband,Ben died,Mom and Dad were my rock that held me together. They were so loving and supportive of me and my family unconditionally. He and Mom faithfully attended the kid's activities and major milestones in their lives. That presence and support made all the difference in their lives.
Daniel had the priviledge of taking care of him during the last few months of his life. During that time, Daniel and Dad formed such an amazing bond. Right before he died, he looked up at Daniel for approval to let go and go to Heaven.
I miss and love you, Dad. Thank you for all of the things you have done for me and my kids.
Mom is the other half of the team and we will love and support her.
Your loving daughter, Nikki
Paul
November 11, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD !!!!!!!!!!
WISH YOU WERE HERE.
MISS THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.
YOU WERE THE GREATEST MAN I KNEW
Nikki Pistolas
November 9, 2010
GrAnDaD,
HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY !!! Not a day goes by that I do not think of you (sure I am not the only one) You were such a role model and inspiration to the family. It's been a hard long year and half - I know it will get better over time, BUT MISS U LIKE CRAZY !!!! Wish you were here - LOVE YOU & MISSSSS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH.
PS -- Ur Redskins arent sooo bad this year, either are my Raiders ... LOL
Eric Jansen
October 17, 2010
GDad - let's work on an upset today! Skins 24, Colts 21! Wishing you were here to enjoy the game...
October 13, 2010
October 13, 2010
October 13, 2010
Dad in Pop's Store Date 1921
October 13, 2010
John,HarryDad,Theo
October 13, 2010
October 13, 2010
Paul Pistolas
October 13, 2010
Hey Pop,
MISS YOU MORE EVERY DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
June 28, 2010
GrAnDaD,
It's been a little over a year now - And it doesn't get any easier. Still miss you as much and MORE than the day we had to say goodbye. Well I love you and just wanted to say HI.
Nikki Pistolas
April 13, 2010
GrAnDaD,
Missing you more than ever --- And as you know ... I am not the only one.
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SOOOOOO VERY MUCH !!!
HEIDI JANSEN
February 8, 2010
Granddaddy, you missed a big snow storm.... about 30 inches in most places. It was crazy. I think you would of liked it. It was so pretty coming down and how it was on the trees. I miss you so very much. I think about you every day. I hope you are having fun up there and visiting with everyone!! Tell everyone I said hi!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
January 28, 2010
GrAnDaD ...
MISS YOU! MISS YOU! MISSSSS YOOOUUUUU!!!!!!!
Golden Greek
January 2, 2010
Happy New Year Big-G!
Nikki Pistolas
December 31, 2009
GrAnDad ...
M I S S Y O U M O R E T H A N
E V E R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
December 16, 2009
GrAnDad ...
You have been constantly on my mind sooo much lately. Still hard to beileve that you are not here.
Thanksgiving was really hard not just for me but the whole family.(as you could see) And with Christmas right around the corner - Even harder. MISS YOU SOO VERY MUCH !!!!
Nikki Pistolas
November 3, 2009
GRANDAD ...
It's been 5 months today that we lost such an amazing man - Words can not express how much you are missed. Your always in my thoughts and in my heart. Miss you more and more.
K Mary Hess
October 8, 2009
Dear Pistolas Family;
Sending sincere wishes for the good memories to console you all in the days and years to follow the loss of your beloved Father/Grandfather.
Dr. Pistolas performed eye surgery on me when I was 3 years of age, in 1965. I had severely crossed eyes and was on my way to becoming blind when he did the surgery, which saved my sight.
There are many of us-his 'other children' out here who owe Dr Pistolas our eyesight. It gratified me to see a few of us found this memorial book and made our respect known.
Be Blessed, as we were Blessed, to know him!
Yours very truly
K.Mary Hess
Founder
National Conference on African-Americans and AIDS
National Conference on Latinos and AIDS
Minority Health Care Communications, Inc.
September 28, 2009
To the Pistolas Family,
My condolences to you all for your recent loss.
I knew your husband/father/grandfather/great grandfather as my eye doctor when I was only 3 years old; I am not 48.
It was probably around 1964 when Dr. Pitolas performed eye surgery on me at the Children's Hospital in D.C.
He was always so very kind and always had a smile on his face. Of course to a little kid, probably the best part were the lollipops!
I made him chuckle when I was 5 and asked him if he could give my cross-eyed siamese kitty eye glasses.
I am forever grateful to his magnificent skills and his great disposition with little kids. I am not surprised to read what an extraordinary person he was by all of your lovely notes in this guest book.
You are in my thoughts.
Most sincerely,
Nancy Jean Fox of Rockville, Maryland
[email protected]
Nikki Pistolas
September 21, 2009
GRaNdAd-
Missing you soooo sooo much!!!
Daniel Jansen
August 14, 2009
Hey Grandad miss you a lot!! Just had a birthday but it just wasnt the same. Ryan and I painted the garage door a dark red and mulched the yard. I think you would like it a lot. We all are trying to help grandma as much as possible but she misses you so much. Please give her some strength. Love you and miss you so much.
Heidi Jansen
August 13, 2009
grandad!!!!!! guess what today is.... well u prob already know but today is the first preseason game. REDSKINS vs those stinky RAVENS!!!!!! alot of ur grandkids are goin to be there. we will do extra rooting for you. eventhough u will have amazing arial seats... lol!!!!!!! i miss you so so so much!!!!!!!!!! and of course i love you with all of my heart!!!!!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
August 12, 2009
GraNDaD,
Everyday is a lifetime without you -
Miss You SOoooOO Much!
George Pistolas
August 2, 2009
Some history and thougthts about Dad.
Dad was born just before World War I to Greek immigrant parents who knew the value of hard work, and they loved America.
In the 1920's Dad and his family went to Greece for several months whereupon he was fortunate enough to help his Uncle Jimmy pick out a bride after long hours of singing and dancing and lots of oozoo(sp?).
Working hard and sacrifice was part of his growing up as he and all his brothers had to work in the family business.
The depression hits and Dad was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship to Columbia College for football and because he was taught hard work and self-reliance, he not only excelled at football but in scholastics, which allowed him to go to medical school to become a doctor.
Shortly thereafter, WW II broke out and Dad and his 3 sibling brothers were drafted into the service. Dad stayed in the US as the medical officer of a SS German POW camp in Tyler Texas. Unfortunately only 3 of the Pistolas brothers came home from the war. Dad had married my mother. I came along and his life began to become somewhat normal. Then as he attempts to pursue his medical career, he contacts TB two times within a 5 year period.
The affects of TB and the long hours as a pediatrician, and now having four children took its toll on him. He then decides to take a residency in pediatric opthalmology. He would later state that it was the best decision he ever made, except for marrying my mother - of course, and having children.
As success started to come, Dad was able to pursue and accomplish things that he could not imagine; and enjoyed life to the fullest. Dad never forgot us as we kids stepped and stumbled through life; he was there with a kind word of encouragement and, if necessary a reprimand.
I really think that Dad enjoyed his family and his life. He relished in watching his grandchildren grow up into adults and then he had the joy of his great-grandchildren to watch over. He loved all of us for who we were. He loved the family gatherings with all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was actually a father to us all.
Mom I want to thank you for watching after Dad for 65 years. You did a great job!
We all miss you Dad.
Oh, by the way, thanks for the 'sweet tooth'.
Love
Eric Jansen
July 31, 2009
Big G - we had all of the home movies of you playing on the TV today!!
I got a kick out of your wry smile as you looked at me and went back to cutting your eggs.
The Christmas videos were pretty cool because we had a lot of audio of you talking to all of us grandkids. Hard to believe that only six months after Christmas you'd be gone.
Lil' Nikki - thanks for the daily support you give grandma! She couldn't do it without ya.
All - please post more memories. I enjoy hitting this guestbook every so often and reading all of the kind stuff people post about Big-G.
Love you granddad.
Nikki Pistolas
July 30, 2009
Just when you thing it gets easier .. IT DOESN'T.
Miss you more and more grandad.
LOVE YOU !!!!
Daniel Jansen
July 15, 2009
Grandad I miss you so much!! Sorry it took me so long to write this but its been so hard without you. I cry everytime I try to do this because you meant so much to me and its been so hard to go on without you. I will never forget the time we had together. You taught me so much but there was so much more I wanted to learn from you. You were a brillant man who helped so many people. I will always remember your sense of humor, you always could make me laugh when I was upset. Man I wish you were here now I could really use a laugh. Well gdad just remember we love you and we are trying to take care of grandma. I know she misses you so much. Well have a good time up there and any time you need a shower and shave you now where I am. I LOVE YOU
Heidi Jansen
July 7, 2009
man GRANDAD, you reading these stories? Or are you getting into our brains and listening to them? Either way. They are so beautiful. You were an amazing man. I love you and miss you so so much!!!!!! Hope you liked the fireworks from Heaven!!!!!!
Nikki Pistolas
July 6, 2009
GrAnDaD -
ALWAYS thinking about you ....
MISS YA sooo much!!!
George, Marji, Nick & Dillin Pistolas
July 5, 2009
Dad was such a wonderful man - definitely someone you were proud to know. Yes, we were proud to say he was our father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. He accomplished so many things during his life - namely being a loving husband to his wife, Etta Lee as well as a devoted father to his children and an adoring grandfather and great-grandfather. His family meant the world to him. He loved life and life loved him back. He always saw the good in everyone. What an example! He left us a blue print for living just by being true to himself. His kindness, loving ways, generosity, wonderful sense of humor, his acceptance of others, his gentleness, oh - and of course, his interesting, yes, very interesting stories - well that is to just name a few of his qualities; he will always be a part of us. I love the story of his trips to Ocean City back in the day. What an adventurer! He leaves us with so many precious memories. We are so thankful we had him for so many years. 94 years! What a blessing! Though we are so very sad that he is gone, we will always celebrate his life! Love lasts forever!
George, Marji, Nick and Dillin
July 1, 2009
I LOVE YOU .... and
MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
Your Loving Wife,
Lee
Paul Pistolas
June 28, 2009
My father was the most brilliant man that I personally knew. At every stage of his life he would accomplish something new, even if it took many hours of study. Few people in life have the drive or the smarts to do this. Dad was one of those people. As I said he was the most brilliant person I ever knew in my lifetime. His accomlishments are too many to list. I know that Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison as well as many others were brilliant for their time, but in my time, it was my dad. I would put my father right up there along side of any of these people. I am very proud to say he was my father and I will miss him very much. People have many Heros in there lives, but I had only one, MY DAD. I will always cherish the memories of the times spent with my Dad and my Mom. If the children today had parents like mine the world would be a better place. DAD, I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU FOR ALWAYS, BUT HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES THAT I WILL CHERRISH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. I ONLY HOPE THAT I CAN GIVE MY CHILDREN AS MANY FOND MEMORIES AS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME.
Your Loving Son,
Paul
Eric and Rhonda Jansen
June 26, 2009
Big G - Being the oldest grandson, I feel that I was blessed immeasureably to have enjoyed your love, guidance, generosity, and humor for almost 40 years. Some of my fondest memories:
Age 5/6 - spending the night at your house sleeping in Jimmy's Room with the blue shag carpet, playing "scary" tricks on Grandma, thinking that the laundry chute was THE COOLEST thing I'd ever seen, and flying "co-pilot" in your airplane to Maine to pick up lobsters and throwing a temper tamtrum because I couldn't play with the "Matchbox" cars on the roads below.
Age 7/8 - getting my first chance to captain your 42' boat all by myself while everyone was in the galley fixing lunch, watching one of the cushions blow off the bow, turning the steering wheel as hard as I could to port to try and swing the boat around and retrieve the cushion, catching a passing wave broadside and hearing all of the dishes crash down below as everything slid off of the countertops and tables (what a mess).
Age 12 - standing at my hospital bedside trying to make me laugh after I got hit in the unprotected groin with a 70 mph fastball saying "did it hurt that bad?" Umm...yep.
Age 16 - all of the love and support you gave me when my dad died.
Age 21 - you and gradma giving me a choice between helping me out and joining the Army or nothing. I am sorry to have disappointed you here.
Age 28 - outside of the Rickshaw Restaurant for mom's birthday where you passed some MEAN gas, looked at me with a straight face, said "must've been a frog on a motorcycle" and walked into the restaurant. To this day I still use that joke.
Age 29 - the day I announced I got my first really good paying job, you and grandma took me out for dinner and made MY day really special.
Age 32 - you and grandma being the Best Man and Maid of Honor at our wedding (the only two people there when we eloped).
Age 39 - as Rhonda and I kneeled at your bedside four days before your passing, holding your hand in prayer, thanking the Lord that almost 62 years prior you and grandma gave birth to a wonderful little girl who in turn became my mother and instilled in me your heart and values. Many of the things I learned from my parents, who learned from you and grandma, I use raising my step-children and grandchildren.
Big-G, you will be missed! I can still hear your voice on the phone when I called..."Yo Eric!"
Thanks for all of the memories! May the Lord bless you and keep you until eternity.
Heidi Jansen
June 26, 2009
oh my what to say about GRANDAD.... well I dont think I have enough room to express how grateful I am to of had him in my life. He has not just been a grandfather to me, but a father as well. He took my brothers and I under his wing after my dad passed when I was 3. He has been an extremely great role model and an inspiration to me. I am so happy that I was to spend time with him before he passed to reminisce on old memories. He always knew what to say and how to make you laugh. For instance, some of his last words were "See ya later HOT SHOT!" which was directed towards my grandma. I remember when I was younger, we were going to the beach and Grandad was driving. He drove over the rumble strips and I started laughing cause I thought it was the funniest things. Even though, Grandma yelled at him, he continued to do it because it made me laugh. I will always remember his laugh, his smile, his stories, his sense of humor and most of all... HIS LOVE!!!!!!! GRANDADDY, you will always be in my heart and I will never forget you!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU GDADDY!!!!!!
freddi hashim
June 9, 2009
John and I were privileged to live in s.e.washington .we were neighbors amd friends of Nick and Lee and their family and remained close friends for 50 years.I cherish the memories of those times spent together.John and I shall miss Nick ,remember hin fondly, and keep him,Lee and the family in our thoughts and prayers. what a guy!!!
John Hashim, Jr.
June 9, 2009
I think my sister, Debbie,said it well: the Hashims have been linked to the Pistolases for a very long time. Time and distance have precluded me from seeing the Pistolases as often as I would like, but the great memories remain. I will miss the infectious sense of humor, gregarious nature, and love of life that Dr. Pistolas always exuded. I have no doubt he is smiling as he looks down upon us.
Nikki Pistolas
June 9, 2009
GrAnDaD .... Words can not express the THANKS and LOVE for everything you have done, not only for me, family or friends but anyone that you ever helped - whether it was medical or not. You are TRULY an HONORABLE, RESPECTABLE, DEVOTED, BEYOND LOVING, MOST WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER anyone could have ever had. I will never forget all the times we shared - when I was younger and now older. I have been lucky to have had such an AMAZING Grandfather. You are always in my heart, thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten. They say memories last a life time - thank goodness. I LOVE YOU GRANDAD
Debra Hashim
June 7, 2009
I have the fondest memories from childhood days in SE Washington, DC of Dr. Pistolas and his femily. Our families have been connected for 50 years. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Pistolas
June 7, 2009
Dad was a man who loved and cherished his wife and family above all else in his life. The ABC's of life desrcibe in part, how I feel he lived his life: Accept differences, Be kind, Count your blessings, Dream, Express thanks, Forgive, Give freely, Harm no one, Imagine more, Jettison anger, Keep confidences, Love truly, Master something, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pack lightly, Quell rumors, Reciprocate, Seek wisdom, Touch hearts, Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, Xeriscape, Yearn for peace, Zealously support a worthy cause. Words can never express how much he was loved and will be will be missed. His wife and family and their love for him is a tribute to him and his life. I will miss him greatly.
Love, Brenda
Tina and Dennis Hill
June 7, 2009
We will always remember Dr. Nick's good humor, gentle manner, and love for his family. He was and continues to be a wonderful example for us all. He will be missed by many. Our love to all of his family -- Tina, Dennis, Brandi, and Jason Hill
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