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Thomas Carolan Obituary
Thomas J. Carolan, Jr. (Age 80)
On Friday, July 3, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Born in Washington, DC, he attended Georgetown Prep, Georgetown University and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. A career U.S. diplomat, his overseas postings included Lebanon, Persian Gulf/Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey. Tom served as U.S. Consul General in Istanbul from 1988 to 1992 and retired in 1994 with rank of Minister-Counselor. He subsequently taught history and government at St. Alban's School. Beloved husband of Marjo Carolan; father of Milou and Philip Carolan; brother of Mary Catherine Malia, Mary Elizabeth Jonsen and James Carolan. Also survived by four granddaughters. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St., NW, Washington, DC on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Tom's Team 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer's at www.act.alz.org/goto/Carolanwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Penny DeCou
July 13, 2015
I have many fond memories of my Uncle Tommy and childhood times spent with him and his family at their home in Silver Spring. I especially remember the fabulous train models he and his son had in their basement! With love, Penny DeCou (Carolan)
June Fair
July 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family during this time of celebrating Tom's life on earth and mourning his transition into the next.
ronald Bortnick
July 9, 2015
Tom and I had great memories of going to Prep on the 16th St. bus. May he rest in piece
Heather Hill
July 8, 2015
Milou, my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Kay Kehoe
July 7, 2015
I have known Tom Carolan, who was a long time friend of my husband, Tom, since the mid 1950's. He served as our best man in 1958 and our families have remained close through the years.
Tom will be missed, but we know he is finally at peace. My condolences to Marjo, Milou, Phillip, the grandkids and Kaki, Liz and Jim and their families. With my sympathy and love, Kay Kehoe
Ruth Kelly
July 7, 2015
Marjo, Milou, Philip - Please know how much John and I ache for your loss. Tom was brilliant, clever, engaged, knowledgable - always a pleasure to talk with. We will miss him very much, but we know we enjoy our memories of him.
July 7, 2015
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
It was an honor to have known Tom.
Affectionately, The Abraham's
Debbie Hile
July 7, 2015
Milou,
So sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Michele Toth
July 7, 2015
Milou
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your work family is here to support you. With Sympathy...Michele Toth
July 7, 2015
So sorry for the lost of your dear loved one, Mr.Thomas Carolan. May the "God of all comfort" be with your family during this difficult time 2 Cor1:3
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