John Michael Palios

To the Palios Family,

I am truly sorry about your loss. You can rest assured that Mr. Palios is at peace and he can rest knowing that he has fine children like Mike to continue his legacy of service. May God bless and keep you all during this time of bereavement.

Louis Dilbert
Student Senate President
FSU

I am sorry for your loss. You will miss him a lot. But as Christians we can always find comfort in the knowledge that Johnny is now in heaven and is healthy and happy. One day all of you will be reunited with him in heaven. May God grant you the peace that you and your family need at this time.

I knew John for over 30 years, as a church member, Plant High grad, sponsor and fan, a warmly welcoming host at the restaurant, and most recently as an extended family member, following the marriage of his beautiful daughter Maria to my cousin Mike Xenick. I will always remember his gentle nature and warmth, his genuine pleasure at our occasional meeting, and especially his kindness to my mother after my dad's passing. He was a true "gentle man" and a Tampa treasure. Rest in peace, John, and...

Dear Arte and family, I grieve with you over the loss of Johnny. He was such a wonderful friend and great testimony as a Godly husband and father. We will all miss him. Our loss is Heaven's gain. You are in my prayers.

So sorry to hear about John's passing on. He was a true friend. When I first arrived in Tampa, John was the first person to befriend me. He told me about the football program at Plant High School and when training started, and was instrumental in getting me enrolled in the program. I will always remember his friendly smile.

Although through the years our paths have not frequently crossed Johnny was always the same. From the days at Plant,Tampa University, the restaurant and at reunions for the class of '57 Johnny was always kind, gentle and loving. All us who have come to know him have been blessed. Our love and prayers are with his family.

Vic and Val Castellano

I'm sorry to hear of John's death. I so enjoyed the personal greetings and interest that he would extend me at the restaurant. I'll always have fond memories of John and...the best fried chicken in South Tampa!
May I extend my condolences to George and the Palios family. Take care. God bless.

I know I echo my siblings/family's sentiments when I tell you what grief and sadness I have felt in learning about your father's illness and death. Your family has always been a part of our lives and it is hard for me to imagine him not being there. Such a jovial and larger than life man. From the carpools to just walking over and visiting. I know that our lives have gone is such far and different directions, but you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Luckily, the circle of life has and...

In my journey through this vale of tears I may have met a small number of people who are as generous, kind, and gracious as Johnny, but none who were more so. And most of the others have had about them an air of some special sanctity, so that one would be very conscious of what language to use in their company. One of the hallmarks of John's humanity is that he was such a regular guy, made everylone comfortable in his presence, and yet he still embodied every imaginable characteristic of a...