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Suzanne Trinneer Drumm
1938 - 2025
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Suzanne Drumm Obituary
July 24, 1938 - November 15, 2025
Suzanne Trinneer Drumm died Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loretta Durkin Trinneer and Cyril F. Trinneer, and her beloved husband, Captain Thomas Francis Drumm (USNR). She is survived by her sons, Steven T. Drumm, Thomas M. Drumm (Tina),
and Kevin P. Drumm, her sister, Marietta T. Ciesla, and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
Born and educated in Brooklyn, NY she graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy, St Joseph College and Brooklyn College where she received her Master's Degree. She was a high school English teacher and guidance counselor at Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, NY.
Suzanne married former Navy Pilot and FBI Agent Thomas F. Drumm. They eventually moved to Virginia where they raised their family. Thomas was a Supervisor Special Agent in the FBI office in Richmond Va. until his retirement.
A Richmond resident for many years, Suzanne was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a substitute teacher in Henrico County, a member of the Richmond County Club and enthusiastic tennis player. An avid traveler all her life she became an independent travel agent for
Explorers Travel Agency. She earned her Master Cruise Counselor status and
was a member of NACTA.
Suzanne is remembered by her children as a dedicated and loving mother who was committed to raising her boys through all challenges and milestones in their lives - a devoted mother who will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9400 Gayton Rd., Richmond, Va., Burial to follow at Arlington National Cemetary at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St Joseph's University, Brooklyn NY.
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