Donald M. Troup
May 3, 1922 ~ July 26, 2016
Donald M. Troup
Died peacefully July 26 at his home in Vienna surrounded by his family at the age of 94. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Adorine Troup; his sister Marianne Baden; his four children, Rosemary Ostroski (Dave), Greg Troup (Bambi), Brian Troup (Kim) and Tina Duffus (Joe); his ten grandchildren; Katelin Young (Nick), Paige Ostroski, Shannon Randall (Jason), Christine Troup, Christopher Troup, Meghan Troup, Michael Troup, Connor Duffus, Marnee Duffus and Dylan Duffus; and two great grandchildren, Gavin Randall and Aiden Randall.
Born in Harrisburg, PA in 1922, he attended Harrisburg Catholic H.S. and was a proud graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College. He was commissioned in 1943 and served as a Naval Officer during World War II in the European North Africa Middle Eastern Theater as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. After the war he completed his graduate studies at Catholic University. He was recalled to active duty in 1950 and served throughout the Korean War. In 1953 he joined the Central Intelligence Agency and served in various senior positions focused on the collection and analysis of political, military, scientific and economic intelligence. He retired from the CIA after 28 years.
Donald was known as the loving and doting patriarch of the Troup family as well as a world class lover of dogs.
Relatives and friends are invited to Donald's visitation at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Chapel, 8601 Wolf Trap Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, July 29 at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow and be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Died peacefully July 26 at his home in Vienna surrounded by his family at the age of 94. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Adorine Troup; his sister Marianne Baden; his four children, Rosemary Ostroski (Dave), Greg Troup (Bambi), Brian Troup (Kim) and Tina Duffus (Joe); his ten grandchildren; Katelin Young (Nick), Paige Ostroski, Shannon Randall (Jason), Christine Troup, Christopher Troup, Meghan Troup, Michael Troup, Connor Duffus, Marnee Duffus and Dylan Duffus; and two great grandchildren, Gavin Randall and Aiden Randall.
Born in Harrisburg, PA in 1922, he attended Harrisburg Catholic H.S. and was a proud graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College. He was commissioned in 1943 and served as a Naval Officer during World War II in the European North Africa Middle Eastern Theater as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. After the war he completed his graduate studies at Catholic University. He was recalled to active duty in 1950 and served throughout the Korean War. In 1953 he joined the Central Intelligence Agency and served in various senior positions focused on the collection and analysis of political, military, scientific and economic intelligence. He retired from the CIA after 28 years.
Donald was known as the loving and doting patriarch of the Troup family as well as a world class lover of dogs.
Relatives and friends are invited to Donald's visitation at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Chapel, 8601 Wolf Trap Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, July 29 at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow and be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Mrs. Troup, Rosemary, Greg, Brian, & Tina: Our condolences for your loss. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A toast to your husband and father and the great things he accomplished in his life.
I first met Don in mid-60s and worked with him for the next ten years or so in the Ops Center, Indications & Warning, and a special project. I have a recurring image of him waving a cable at me in one hand and glasses way down on his nose … anywhere but where they were supposed to be. We frequently lunched and he tried his best to tutor me but had alas a poor student. However, two lessons stayed with me: attention to detail and treating our duties seriously. Don’s memory will live on as one of the nicest folks with whom I ever worked. Good job, Don.
We send our sincere condolences to the Troup family – Don will certainly be missed. We have great memories of the many times that we traveled together to those enjoyable, annual Grandparents Day visits to BFS. And of course we will always remember those fun stops along the way at the Cracker Barrel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Olin & Sally
My heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Troup, Greg and Bambi, and the rest of the Troup family.
My condolences go out to the Troup family. I did not know Don Troup, but I do know his son Brian Troup whom has been a mentor and leader in my life. I am sure his father Don was very proud of him and can rest in peace now. Sincerely, John Breen