I miss you so much dad! Mom is a strong woman and as bad as she misses you she is still  an inspiration to me! She is an extension of you and is filled with love and blessed with the love that you showed us for  57 years and it's very painful for her but she is an inspiration to me and I love her beyond all belief

I've known Dad Pell for over 30 years.  He has been the best father-in-law anyone could have.  He had a way about him that would put you at ease.  He had a smile that was infectious, he shared his knowledge with his boys and my husband learned how to "fix" things because of what he was taught.  Thank you for putting your faith and trust in me and my abilities.  Dad, you will surely be missed.  Thankful for the memories.

I miss you man, you were family to me. I wish I could have seen you one last time before you left, but I promise that when I come back, I'm going to visit your grave. It's nice to know that they keep your grave clean over there, because if not I'd come down there and do it myself. I'll be seeing you soon enough.

Tommy has been my brother for 70 years. He has been my best friend and my very best buddy for as long as I can remember. On July 9th this year, when I heard of Tommy's death, a non-refillable hole opened up in my heart. Although I realize Tommy is much better off now... he has a new pain free body, walking on streets of gold without a cane or a walker, with his Lord and Savior, I still miss him more than words can describe. You have a new place in my heart now Tommy....all these wonderful, fond memories that time can never erase.

My dad was my hero. I looked up to him in so many ways. Family meant everything to him whether it be his children, his wife, brothers or sisters, grandchildren or friends, he had the heart to love them all with everything he had. He was always trying to help everyone. There are so many memories of the things he's done. He was always there for me. I could call him on the phone about fixing something and he would talk me thru it until it was fixed. I'm really going to miss that because I felt like I could conquer things as long as I had my daddy to talk me thru them. I've always been so very proud of the service my dad did for this country and will continue to do so. I was really touched and overcome with emotion at the respect that was given to my dad thru out the preparation of and during the funeral. I think he would be proud. I feel very privileged for God to have given me such a wonderful example of a friend, brother, son, husband, grandfather, a human being as a whole and last but not least the wonderful and exceptional FATHER he was. I love you daddy and you will always have my heart.

Tom was a great and loving man to everyone. He took me in as his own granddaughter because me and Gina are so close. Thank you for every thing you have done for me Papa. I love and miss you very much.

My Dad was a very large part of who and why I am who I am today. I always remember things he had taught me as I was growing up. He always told me that whenever I tried to do something that I should always do my best at whatever it was. He said that even if I did not achieve whatever task it was, that people would know that I at least tried my best. He would talk about how you should treat people how you would want them to treat you. He made me so proud to become a father. I have always strived to be the father he was to me. That will never happen. I was not able to spend the time with him that I wanted to and I will regret that forever.  Dad was always ready to help me, or anyone else when they needed it. He loved helping people, no matter the cost to himself.  I am proud to carry on his name! I love him and will miss him more than I can describe.  I am thinking of him all the time. I see his face all the time. He is with me all the time! I love you Daddy!!!!!

Tom Pell Sr. was much more than a great man, and I loved him very much.  He welcomed me to the family with no question about my loving his first born son, and I know he respected me and all women very admirably.  He served this nation with undying commitment  and also loved all of his children while looking out for everyone around him.  He often lifted up others in his determination to make the world a better place.  I remember so many times that his kindness protected family members especially the love of his life.  There are no words that can describe the loss felt and the immense respect that others have for this wonderful man, my father in law.  He acted as if he was my father many times, when mine couldn't be around.  I feel very privileged to have  known him as my immediate family.  No one can replace him, but heaven sure has inherited a beautiful angel.

Wow.. where to begin? Papa was my best friend and partner in crime. I will always remember the sound of his laugh. I will always remember the way he looked at my Mama, full of love and happiness, even after the many years they have been married. I will always remember how proud of me he looked after every single softball game, even if I didn't play a game. I'll always remember when he was in the hospital and he didn't eat the hospital food, so me and daddy snuck him in some turkey and mashed potatoes. I remember he ate cranberry sauce like crazy when we took him that plate of food so I always made sure Mama took him some. It hurts knowing he won't see me go to prom or see me walk down the isle when I find the love of my life. I keep thinking I'm going to walk into the dinning room and seeing him working on his puzzles. It kills me when I think about how I'm not going to be able to kiss and hug him bye before I go to school every morning, and doing the same when I get home. He wasn't a grandpa to me, he was my best friend and in a way, he was also another father figure. I look up to him. I used the present term "look" because I will always look up to him. I promise you Papa, I will do everything I can to make you proud of me. I love you to the stars and back.

He was my hero. My dad was bigger than life to me. He was so strong and brave. I was blessed to have him as my daddy. I will miss him as long as I live. There will never be anyone else as awesome to me as he was. I love my daddy.

I remember our last fishing trip. We didn't have any luck and decided to go home. When we I got to the pier I tied off the back and got on the pier. I went to help Dad to get out. By the time I got to him he had pushed the front of the boat away from the pier.  he was holding on to the pier so as the boat slipped away he fell out and lost his false teeth. At the time it wasn't  funny. But later when he and I talked about it we both laughed so hard it was painful. That's the way he was, he took everything in stride. I hate the thought that I'll never get to fish with my best friend and father again. I love and miss you Dad.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cloyd

I was proud to be able to call him both my dad and my best friend. I still feel I will run into him around every corner. A great part of my life died with him and I will miss him forever. It helps to know he knew what he meant to me. I will cherish my time with him always. I love you Dad.
                                                                                                 Cloyd

I lost my best friend, my buddy, my partner in life.  I'll love you forever until the day I die.  There will never be another man like you.

Mrs Pell, I have known Mr Pell and yourself for 7 years while working for Dr Koe. Its been a pleasure and im sorry that he had to leave us so soon but GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES. Keep pushing and moving because God is not finish with you yet. Stacey and I along with the Drs Koe send our condolences to you and your family in this time of grief and will pray your strength. Sorry is not enough but the only words that I can find at this time to let you know we are deeply sorry. We Love You and hope to see you soon.

OBITUARY

Thomas Arthur "Tom" Pell Sr.

November 17, 1938 – July 9, 2015

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