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.