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Thomas Foltz Obituary

FOLTZ THOMAS J. FOLTZ Suddenly on Sunday July 20, 2008, Thomas James Foltz, 61, beloved husband of Rochelle Givens Foltz, loving father of Laura Elizabeth Foltz, Jared James Foltz, Laura Rochelle Givens, and Emily Ruth Givens all of Alexandria and devoted brother of William Foltz of Benton, Wisconsin and Robert Foltz of Bonita Springs, Florida. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues who will miss him greatly. Thomas was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He earned his B.S. at Harvard College, John F. Kennedy School of Government with Honors. He earned his law degree at Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C. Thomas practiced law in Old Town Alexandria for over 20 years. He was a well-respected trial lawyer in Virginia and D.C. courts who also testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution. He was published in ABA and other legal journals, was president of the Alexandria Bar Association, and provided expert legal advice on CNN. Since 1999, he worked as an Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, for the Washington, D.C. Government. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 23, 2008 at EVERLY COMMUNITY FUNERAL CARE, 6161 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA from 6 to 8 p.m. with a short service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be private in Sugarcreek. Ohio. Donations may be made to D.C. Healthy Start Healthy Families (202) 420-7104.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Jacques P. Lerner

August 7, 2022

I worked with Tom at OAG. Every encounter was a treat. He was a wonderful, generous guy. I miss him.

aviva kempner

August 6, 2008

Dear Foltz family,

I fondly remember Tom's smiling face and wisdom at law school. Am so sorry.

Aviva Kempner

Marialisa Miller

August 6, 2008

Dear Foltz Family:
It is with great sadness that I learned of Tom's death today. I had the pleasure of working with him at the OAG. As an intern and a "second career" lawyer, I valued Tom's counsel, his advice, his calmness, and his dedication. The world is less without him in it. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
Marialisa Miller

Laurie McManus

July 25, 2008

Tom and I went to law school together and later worked together.
We also took the same bar exam in Washington, DC. We were allowed to type our answers. Tom brought two typewriters-an electric one for speed and a backup portable in case the electricity went out.

Joan Lollar

July 23, 2008

Dear Laura and Jared,
It was with great sadness we learned of your Dad's passing today. George and I have many fond memories of your Dad, to include working on the pool board and civic association. Tom was eager to help with any activity needed in our White Oak community. The best of times was going trick-or-treating with you, Nick and Anne. We are all very sorry for your loss. Joan, George, Nicholas and Anne Lollar

Sylvia Royce

July 22, 2008

Tom and I were both living in New York prior to going to law school in Washington. We rented a U-Haul truck together for the move. I can't remember why, but I didn't help him move his things into the truck. However, he graciously helped me.

My condolences to his wife and children --

Joan Harvath

July 22, 2008

To the Foltz and Givens families, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great neighbor, and Quinn and I loved seeing you go on your nightly walks past our front porch. He will be very missed. Love, Joan and Quinn

Karen Branson

July 22, 2008

Dear Foltz Family,

I worked with Tom on several issues during his employment with the D.C. government. He had a smile and determination that I'll always remember. My deepest condolences in your time of bereavement.

Seth Guggenheim

July 21, 2008

Rochelle,

I'm so very sorry. The best that can be hoped for now is that your good memories of Tom sustain you as time heals this wound. There is no "fast-forward" button to get you beyond the pain, but your good friends and family will help you in the coming months and years. God bless you.

Seth Guggenheim
Bethesda, Maryland

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