Thomas A. Pinto

Linda and family , I'm offering my condolences to a wonderful family. I pray that God will place a bandage on your heart.

Dear Linda and Family,

I entered the Brothers of Holy Cross the same year as Tom. My clearest recollection of him is his directing the decorating of the dining room during our novitiate. His creativity was amazing, and we ended up with several outlines of angels in silver framed against a red background. What a wonderful talent!

Dear Linda and Family,
I was sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Tom. May his memory be cherished.

Sandy Flaksman
Louisville, KY

Tom Pinto is not the kind of person about whom one can say just a few words. His presence and companionship was always larger than life -- from the day I met him in January of 1960. From that day we held regular communication and reflection on our lives as each unfolded. Each December 27 we passed the day together just because we were friends. Every year he would come to Chicago to visit with me, as well as his other Brother friends. The whole event was nothing more than laughing together. In times of personal troubles I understood that I could always turn to him for support, and well-grounded connections. When I learned of his passing, I literally went numb, and froze in horror. How will I survive? "Tommy Pinto, I love you and always will. You will always be my older brother, and my forever friend. Wherever you are, keep laughing and loving. Know that we are all eager to be with you again."

Tom and I attended nursery school together at Saint Anthony´s. We also attended Hoban high school together and we´re in the same class. I always like Tom´s dry sense of humor. He will be missed.

Very sorry for your loss, Linda, Elissa and Tommy. Our prayers are with you at this time, may he Rest In Peace.