Name: Visitation for THOMAS CHOLIS Jr.
Start: 2019-04-23T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Holy Trinity Church Catholic Church

THOMAS J. CHOLIS, JR.
Thomas J. Cholis Jr., 73, passed peacefully on Sunday April 14, 2019, at home from pancreatic cancer. Tom held a BBA in accounting from the University of Notre Dame, a Juris Doctor and LLM in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. He served as a 1st Lt. with the US Army. Prior to joining Chevy Chase Trust, Tom was the Washington, DC Regional Trust Head for Crestar. His career spanned over 40 years in wealth management, fiduciary matters and business development, the last 20 with Chevy Chase Trust. He was a member of the Washington, DC Estate Planning Council and served as president. He has been a Director for a wide variety of not-for-profit and educational organizations including, Hospital for Sick Children, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Black Student Fund, The Montgomery College Foundation, The Shakespeare Theater Guild, The Helen Hayes Award Board, a member of the Executive Committee of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as the Executive Committee of the Easter Seals Society. In 1986, after the Challenger disaster Mr. Cholis created the documents establishing the trust for The Space Shuttle Children's' Fund that the supported the astronaut's children and he aided in its oversight. He was a member of Columbia Country Club. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Sheeran Cholis and son Thomas J. Cholis III, MD (Allison), daughter Margaret Sheeran Paton (William) and three grandchildren. The family invites friends to attend the visitation on Tuesday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m., both to be held at Holy Trinity Church Catholic Church, 1315 36th St NW, Washington DC. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, 9101 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20816.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 21, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS CHOLIS

12 Entries

David Miller

April 15, 2024

From my perspective, a good co-worker, a good friend, and, a good man.

David Miller

April 15, 2022

I worked closely with Tom for eleven years while employed at Chevy Chase Trust Company as the sole tax staff and we consistently shared thoughts, experiences, and advice with each other in a most congenial and professional manner.
Although, I did envy his amazing variety of cuff links.
Tom was a decent and honorable man and I miss his guidance.

Kateri Alexander

May 17, 2019

I am so sorry. I knew Tom in high school in Short Hills. He was fun and oh so smart. He was always kind, too. May your memories keep him close to you. Kateri Krannawitter Alexander

David Miller

May 1, 2019

My condolences upon the death of my former co-worker at Chevy Chase Trust Company who was also a mentor and dear friend. I did attend the funeral services and was touched by the outpouring of love and affection evidenced by all of those gentle people who were honoring Tom's life.

Be at peace.

Jeff Hearle

April 30, 2019

To the Cholis Family:

Tom was a mentor and friend and will be missed. May the Lord be your refuge and strength during these trying times.

Mrs. Aaro Jean Bell-Reid

April 27, 2019

Dear Mrs. Cholis and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences. We have all lost a great human being whose ideals and generosity of spirit should be replicated over and over in our society. I served on the Finance Committee of the Easter Seals Board with Tom for many years and always admired him as we worked together to achieve Easter Seals' goals.

Doris Williams

April 25, 2019

My condolences to Nancy, your children & grandchildren. I worked with Tom at Chevy Chase Trust & he was a mentor & a good friend. Several co-workers & I had lunch often with Tom & enjoyed his sense of humor which lightened our days. My husband & I attended the funeral mass & was able to talk only to Margaret. May God's healing grace help your family in your time of grief.

April 23, 2019

To the Tom Cholis Family - Tom and I were associates together at the old Carr Jordan firm. We had lunch quite often. Even when he left and joined the banking world we stayed in touch. I thought Tom was one of the nicest, kindest and most thoughtful person I ever met. I am truly sorry to hear that he is no longer with us in person but will always be in our memories. May the Peace of Christ be with the entire Cholis Family. Dwight Murray

April 22, 2019

Tom was an incredibly kind, warm-hearted and patient person. He was beloved and highly regarded by two generations of our family - not an easy feat! Sincere condolences to Nancy, Tom's kids and grand kids. He was so proud of you all. - Lisa Linowes Yates

Johanna Ambrogi

April 22, 2019

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember Tom as being kind and gentle, and having a wonderful sense of humor during my time at Chevy Chase Trust. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.