Early Years
Born in this city
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Tom lived in this city in his high school years
Fargo, North Dakota
What was Tom's first adult job?
US Army
How did Tom meet his wife?
On a blind date
Favorite color?
Blue
Who are Tom's younger brother and sister
Jerry and Ginna
What is the name of the high school PopPop attended?
St. John's
PopPop has lived in which three countries?
USA, Italy and Germany
Raised his family in this small town
Little Silver, NJ
Favorite season?
Summer
What was PopPop's favorite childhood game?
Softball
What was PopPop's worst subject in High School
Math
What was PopPop's longest lasting job?
Fort Monmouth
Year Tom became a dad
1967
Favorite food?
Meat and gravy/potatoes
What was PopPop's least favorite chore as a child?
Washing dishes
What were PopPop's first jobs?
Delivering newspapers and delivering flowers
What was PopPop's least favorite work assignment?
Korea
PopPop has how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild
Morning person or night owl?
Morning person
What relative lived with PopPop's family growing up?
Grandpa George
What was the type and color of PopPop's first car
Blue Studebaker
What job related skill is PopPop most proud of?
People!
Advice Tom would give his 30 year old self
Family first and stay healthy and fit
What matters now more than it used to?
Family