Thomas Pete Pantazes
January 13, 1934 ~ October 25, 2022
Born in:
Aguilar, CO
Resided in:
Aguilar, CO
Funeral Service:
Thomas Pete Pantazes, 88, passed away Oct 25,2022. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Pantazes, and Violet Carlin; brothers, Jim Pantazes, and William Pantazes; daughters, Deana Pantazes (Lawrence Vigil), Cynthia Pantazes (Clifford Barker), and Thea (Brandon) Mangino; grandchildren, Daniel (Lena) DeMeo, Joe Ninahaulpa, Jessie Ninahaulpa, Niko (Maria) Burton, and Mario Mangino; great-grandchildren, Jesse Ninahaulpa, Malena Burton, Raelynn DeMeo, and Mathew DeMeo; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; aunt, Frances Martinez; sisters, Cresente Merrill, and Elaine Gusman; and brothers, George and Nick Pantazes.
Tom was born to Stamatis Pete and Romana Pantazes on Jan. 13, 1934, at the family home in Aguilar. Tom wore many hats after graduating from Aguilar High School in 1954. He was a goat-herder at age eight years old, a coal miner at his dad’s prosperity No. 2 coal mine, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy, from July 1954 to July 1958. He was married to Darlene Gonzales for 25 years and had three daughters. Following his military service, he worked at Eaton Metal in Denver, then went back to being a safety inspector for Mid Continent Coal Mine. After that, Tom moved to Pueblo and worked at the steel mill. Before retiring in Aguilar, he worked for Las Animas County.
When in his presence you always felt welcomed and at peace. Tom enjoyed singing, telling a joke, telling stories, nature, and being with family. He was a lover of all animals and a strong believer in faith. Tom was a member of the American Legion.
Viewing prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Friday, Nov 4, 2022, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Interment to follow service at St. Anthony Cemetery, Aguilar, Colo. In honor of Tom, please wear bright colors and no black. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
Services
Viewing: November 4, 2022 9:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Funeral Service: November 4, 2022 10:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
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Tommy, as I knew him, was my classmate rom 6th grade to graduation. He treated everyone with respect and was kind to me as a “new kid” in town and school. He was a hard-working guy even when we were young. He missed lots of school because he was digging coal, but he kept up the good work at school and made it!
Our prayers are with all of his family–it is hard to lose your dad, uncle, brother, and friend.
Thank you Maryellen for sharing your memories and sweet words of our daddy! My dad would be so happy to hear from you! Thank you for your prayers! ❤️
Tom was a kind man! He always had a smile and a joke for us! His smile and laugh was infectious. Now he’s in Heaven resting and watching over his family … RIP Tom! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Tom!! God bless you all!!
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Loving Memories (Your Gentle Face)
Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall,
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
The voice is mute and stilled the heart
That loved us well and true,
Ah, bitter was the trial to part
From one so good as you.
You are not forgotten loved one
Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your empty place.
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He loved all of the time and asked about you all the time and loved Ethan so much 🙏
Chad and Sherry Chavez-Hinchley & Family
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Was an amazing man!!! Will be missed by sooo many!!! So blessed that my children were able to know him!!! We love you Tom!!!
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RIP 🕊Mr Pantazes🕊🕊rest easy 🙏🏻My condolences to the family, may God give you the strength to get through this difficult time, in prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Tom… I only got to meet you a handful of times, but each time you were so joyful and such a bright light! The way Thea’s eyes lit up whenever she talked about you, and the music in her voice when she mentioned her daddy… those are memories I will forever remember.
Thea and family – I am so very sorry for your loss, I know this has had a colossal impact on all of you and the immense grief you must all feel is unimaginable. Thea, I imagine your daddy holding your Mason now, and it brings a smile to my face and a flutter to my heart. I love you friend, always and forever.
Thank you Jasmine 🙏 I love you. I keep thinking and picturing that too
Tom was such a great man… it was an honor to have crossed paths with him. I will forever remember his kindness & his beautiful singing. You will be greatly missed. Heaven has definitely gained another angel.
Awe thank you so much🙏 He always told me after you would leave that he loves you like a daughter and said you were a sweet heart. Thank you
What a wonderful human being. He was always welcoming, funny, and a joy to be around when I was in Pueblo visiting. May his spirit always be with us and protect us from beyond. My condolences to everybody who knew him..
Thank you. He loved you and asked about you all the time.
I’m going to miss you so much grandpa!
You gave me the heart that I have today. Alway told me to take care of number one. I’m going to be great father like you , I’m blessed to have such great memories with you. I will make you proud , I love you ❤️
Thank you Niko he loved you and your beautiful family so much. He would always be so happy see a picture or video of Malena. We love you and you are already a Great Dad
My deepest condolences to the family. It was a blessing to have spending time with Mr. Tom singing, laughing, and a glass of Ole Granddad.
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My deepest sympathy and love is with you all through this tough time. I am so blessed to say that I spent time with Mr. Tom that left me with so many beautiful memories filled with lots of laughter, love, and amazing stories.
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I sure am going to miss my Grandpa. He was a walking angel among us. He always taught us to take care of #1. I remember him telling me “when the world gets rough, you’ve got to get tough and stay that way.” I love you Grandpa, thank you for everything you taught me. You are my hero.
He loved you so much!!! You are a good man just like him. We love you
Uncle Tom hitchhiked from San Diego to
our home in Salt Lake City while he was on leave from the Navy. I was a little kid, probably 2. His visit is one of my earliest memories. From that moment on he was always a bigger than life influence on my life. My Uncle Willie, Tom’s brother, taught me my first guitar chords and Tom taught me that real men sing beautiful songs. I will miss his presence in my life and I will always hold him dear to my heart.
He had so many stories it was hard to say which ones he actually lived and ones that he liked to Exaggerate lol. He always talked highly of you. Love you cousin
To the Pantaze Family. It was an honor and pleasure to know Tom. He was always a joy to be around. He made everyone he met feel special. He was a caring loving father and grandpa to his family. And was a great friend to everyone. We will miss you dearly. Rest easy sir.
Thank you 🙏 He asked about you all the time and would say what a good person you are and respected your service to our Country. He loved you for loving his daughter
To the man who helped shape the woman who makes my dad the happiest. You will forever be loved and missed deeply! 🤍🕊️
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Cindy Pantazes
RIP my sweet dear daddy! I hope your dancing in the sky and singing with your beautiful comforting voice! I am so jealous of all those angels! I will forever live by your wisdom you instilled in us ! I can’t wait until we meet again! I love you and you will always and forever be in my heart ! 💔🙏🏼😢 ! I will never be the same!
I love you sister 💔🙏
R.I.P. Daddy you were so Handsome!! I hope you can see all the beautiful colors! Thank you for being you, for teaching by example. Your love will live on through all who have ever had the pleasure of meeting/knowing you. I love you daddy 💔
Tom was a good man and I was lucky to have him as a father-in-law. He treated me like a son. He was a loving dad, grandpa, and brother. He had a kind heart and would give you the shirt off his back. He will be missed by many!
He loved you like a son and always told me that I got a good man. I love you
I love you! And I loved him too