Thomas W. Spisany

Tom was a humble man, guided always by strong morals and unwavering ethics. Fair in every sense of the word, he had a quiet strength that made those around him feel secure and safe in his presence.

For more than 50 years, Tom dedicated himself to managing the tour guides, shepherding the Brotherhood through countless changes with wisdom and grace. Many of us chose to stay for decades ourselves because of the stability and trust Tom inspired.

On a personal note, I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know and work alongside Tom for over 16 years. His kindness, his fairness, and his steadfast leadership left an indelible mark on all of us.

Tom will be sorely missed, but his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched and the Brotherhood he helped shape for half a century.

Tom will be greatly missed. I got to know Tom through my visits to the Brotherhood winery with my father. My father Nick worked with Tom at the Winery for over 40 years. I was grateful to have the opportunity to train with Tom to be a tour guide at Brotherhood and be tested by him. I appreciated all his knowledge and he was always a pleasure to spend time with. Brotherhood Winery was always a better place when he was around . He will truly be missed by me and everyone who worked with him at Brotherhood Winery.