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Born in the Bronx, Tom was the eldest son of Tom and Irene Crean. He was raised in New Jersey before attending Fordham University for both an undergraduate and law degree. Thomas dedicated his life to service, spending 28 years in the Army JAG Corps, where he honorably served his country with distinction and integrity. Following his military career, he continued his commitment to justice as an administrative law judge.
A devout Catholic, Thomas’s faith was central to his life. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, like reading the daily newspaper. He knew every answer on Jeopardy!, loved watching cop shows, and reveled in his Irish heritage. But his greatest happiness came from his family, whom he adored beyond measure. The feeling was mutual.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Donna; his daughters Kelly and Katie; sons-in-law Richard and Dan; and six cherished grandchildren who brought immense joy to his life. He is also survived by his sisters Maureen Paul and Geraldine (John) Hughey, a brother Billy (Pat) Crean and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held at Demaine Funeral Home (5308 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22151) on April 13, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Raymond Catholic Church (8750 Pohick Rd. Springfield, VA 22153) on April 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Thomas’s name to St. Raymond’s Church (https://straymonds.org/) or the Adler Center for Caring (https://www.capitalcaring.org/get-help/our-locations/adler-center/)
Tom will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
In the Council, Tom held positions of Recorder and Advocate (x8 years); for the Marian Assembly, Sir Knight Thomas was the Scribe for a year.
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Visitation/Wake: Sunday, 13-April-2025, from 5pm-7pm @ Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151
Funeral Mass: Monday, 14-April-2025, @ 11am, at St Raymond's Parish 8750 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA 22153
Reception after Funeral Mass in Parish Hall on Monday, 14-April-2025 @ 12pm
**Internment/Burial @ Arlington National Cemetery (date is TBD)
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