Tommy’s Pizza was founded in June of 1973, by Greek immigrant, Thomas Kranias and his wife, Nancy (Heller). Tommy was born in the northern mountains of Greece, in September 1930, to Sophia and Hristos Kranias. He grew up in a family which included three younger siblings. The family lived a meager life on the land of a small farm where they raised chickens and goats, and grew their own crops for food.
Tommy’s uncle, Ernest Kranias, had immigrated to the United States years before, and settled in Gettysburg, Pa. Ernest established himself as a restaurateur, owning and operating The Texas Lunch. The successful hot dog shop is still in operation today on Chambersburg Street, operated by Ernest’s grandson, Ernie and his wife Linda. During a family visit to Greece in the late 1930’s, Uncle Ernie took a liking to nephew Tommy. When Ernie returned to the United States he vowed to bring his nephew to “America, the land of opportunity” in the hopes that Tommy could make a better life here.
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