Thomas "Tom" Pian

Birth date: Feb 24, 1953 Death date: Oct 12, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Thomas Pian, aged 64 of Pittsford, NY, passed away in Burlingame, CA on October 12 of natural causes.He was born on February 24, 1953, in Michigan to Richard Pian and Mabel Pian. He attaine Read Obituary

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Sukhminder Grewal

68w ago

The last time I met Tom was at Apple for lunch in Cupertino. Tom and I both work together on our PhD‘s on the second floor of the engineering research building in Madison Wisconsin. Over the eight tickets of my life Tom was one of the finest people I ever met. Kind and intelligent, witty, and happy that’s how I remember Tom. This was the 70s a long time ago and the two of us would joke about the “Greater Asian prosperity sphere” As the backdrop for a friendship. Even though we would meet rarely once a decade or so Tom was always a presence for me. I will miss him.

Suzanne Isgrigg

413w ago

Tom was a wonderful father and friend. He worked as a volunteer with the Science Olympiad program for many years. All of us at St. John Fisher College will miss him. Brooke & Kelsey, remember all the wonderful machines you built together for competition.

Dorothea Daniels

413w ago

How sad I am to hear of Tom’s death. My sympathy goes to his family and those who are close friends of his. I worked with Tom at DALSA and found him to be a kind and gentle man. This is a sad Loss.

Gerald And Patricia Grundy

413w ago

Pat and I are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He and I met by chance a swimming pool in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. From there, we got to know each other at Tim Horton’s coffee shop and then I invited him to our home in Kitchener. He reciprocated by inviting us to his place and we enjoyed each other’s company and learned of how he ended up in Kitchener, since he lived in Rochester, NY. He was a kind, gentle man. Peace be with all of you. Gerry and Pat Grundy

Sam Ogilvie

413w ago

I have just heard about Tom’s passing and it was a very sad moment. He was always such a pleasure to work with and ever the true gentleman. Unlike many Tom always saw both sides of any issue and was willing to make a compromise when he could. He would go out of his way truly be part of the team and take everyone’s needs and point of view into account. I always enjoyed seeing Tom come by even when he was there to give me a ‘hard time’ about a delivery. He managed to do it in the nicest way and made it easy for me to try and help him. Just a great guy all around. He will be missed, but remembered for the person he was.Sam Ogilvie (co-worker at Teledyne Dalsa)

John Sinclair

414w ago

I am saddened to learn of Tom’s passing. He was a scholar and outstanding student at Tempe High School during our years together there. It was good to visit with him at the school’s 100-year anniversary. I extend sincere sympathy.

Sunil & Varsha Patel

414w ago

We are deeply saddened by Tom’s sudden death. Tom has been a great person and a cherished colleague and a friend. Tom was very talented with a pure heart and kind nature.Tom had a positive impact on our lives and a continuous source of inspiration ever since we have known him. Tom’s passing away is a great loss to all of us and we will miss him greatly. Our deepest condolences to Ping, Brooke, Kelsey & Tom’s siblings. Our prayers are with you. May his soul rest in peace….

Cindy Mindell-Wong

414w ago

I will never forget Tom’s signature greeting, “Heeeeyyyy, Cindy!” delivered with a smile and a mischievous tone that always made me laugh and return the greeting, “Heeeeyyyy, Tom!” He has left us too soon but he leaves behind his beautiful spirit of friendship, adventurousness, and humor. Ping, Brooke, and Kelsey, may you find comfort and blessing in your memories of the incomparable Tom, and know that there are so many of us around you who love and cherish him.

Berardo Jurado

414w ago

We are saddened by the sudden death of this kind man, Tom Pian, who reflected the spirit of Christ in all his interactions with others. Our heart-felt condolences to wife Ping, daughters and the rest of the family and friends. A new star has just lit up in heaven.

Terry Hin

414w ago

It is hard to put into words what a fine person Tom was. I met him through Sue Baruch many years ago, and I feel fortunate to have known him as a friend. He was so smart and interesting, warm and kind, funny and loyal, a good and thoughtful listener, hard-working, a good husband and father, to name a few things. It is shocking to know he has left us for now, and I offer my prayers and sympathy to all his friends and family, most especially to Ping and his lovely daughters.

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