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Thomas Pallad Obituary
Tom Michael Pallad, 80, of Glendale, known for his deep love for his family and his devotion to God and the Greek Orthodox Church and choirs, passed peacefully on Oct. 23. Tom will be missed by many, especially his loving wife, Cathy, with whom he enjoyed 54 beautiful years of married life. Tom was the wonderful Dad of Rae (Willard) Simms, Fr. Michael (Kristin) Pallad, Eva (Chris) Canellos, Steve Pallad and the late Helen (David) Kennedy, and was the loving Papou of Alexandra and Megan Pallad and Christian Canellos. He is also survived by his brother, Gus (Ranea) Pallad, and nephews Peter, Ted (Nevin) and Mike (Jill) Pallad. Visitation will be on Wed., Oct. 29, 5-8 pm, with the Trisagion service at 7 pm, at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. The funeral will be Thur., Oct. 30, 11 am, at St. Haralambos Church, 10320 N. 84th Ave., Peoria. Interment will follow at Sunland Memorial Park. Donations may be made to St. Haralambos Church Building Fund.
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Gregory Pantages, Jr.
October 31, 2008
On behalf of my parents Gregory & Mary Pantages who are currently away, and myself, please accept our condolences. We are saddened to lose a member of our extended family, and convey our love to Cathy and family. I will miss Tom's smiles and powerful hugs. Tom truly touched our family, and we were blessed to have him as a friend. He will always be in our prayers.
Bess Pappas
October 28, 2008
A Gentleman of extroadinary Christian values and love of His Church & Music. Will always remember 1974, Archdiocese Choir tour. Tom was our Hero. Got things done in his quiet manner. May his memory be Eternal! Will miss his love of Christ which excuded Gentleness.
Love to Kathy and all of his beautiful family.
Bess Pappas
George & Katina Zorbalas
October 28, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Tom Pallad. It was a pleasure to know you and your family, and your contributions to the Choir music of our Church is greatly appreciated.
George Demos
October 27, 2008
We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Upon reflection I remembered singing under him here in Denver at our first conference in 1957 along with Perry Phillips and Frank Desby. Eonia tou I mnimi. Angelina and George Demos
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Argie Demas
October 27, 2008
Our sincerest sympathy to Cathy and family. We were priviledged to have known and (I) sung under his direction at St. Nicholas choir for almost 30 years. Can't forget those wonderful memories. He will be truly missed. May his memory be eternal.
Our deepest sympathies,
Ted and Argie Demas
Fr. Michael Vanderhoef
October 27, 2008
Please accept my prayers and thoughts at this time. May his memory be eternal.
Peter Vatsures
October 27, 2008
May his memory be eternal.
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