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Jack was born to John J. Toomey Sr. and Betty S. Toomey. He had five siblings and grew up in Kensington, MD. He attended St. John's College High School in Washington, DC. before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. John deployed and served in the Vietnam War. He returned home and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in criminology. Jack went on to become a police officer with Montgomery County Police Department. He served most of his career in the Bethesda 2nd District, where he was also a detective. Jack retired in 2001 from MCPD and went to work for Montgomery County Public Schools.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD 20838. Interment to follow in church cemetery.
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Ms. Hollace Snyder
April 25, 2025
I was truly saddened to learn of Jack's passing. I worked with him at Quince Orchard High School for many years. He was so great with our students who flocked to him for advice and warm talks. I will cherish the memories we made at QO and wish his family peace. Hollace Snyder
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