Thomas J. Searby

Thomas Joseph Searby Jr., of Vienna, VA, born to Kathleen and Thomas Searby on December 10, 1943, died on December 26, 2023, and is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his children, Nora Young (Scott) and Clare Searby, his grandchildren, Ayden Connor Young and Gauge Thomas Young.

The oldest of seven children, Tom is survived by Robert Searby (Donna), Patrick Searby (Maureen), Kenneth Searby, Kathleen Searby, Marie Cristobal (Manuel), and Denis Searby.

On October 10, 1962, Tom enlisted in the Air Force and served for four years in South Korea, Germany and Belgium. After completing his service, Tom headed to the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque to finish his education. During a brief return to the community in NYC where he grew up, Tom met his future wife, Mary Ann. They were married in Albuquerque, on September 26, 1970.

After graduation from the University of New Mexico, Tom began a career in the FBI. While in the FBI, he developed his lasting interest in languages and studied at the Monterey Language Institute in California.

Pursuing his love of all kinds of music, he volunteered for 20 plus years at Wolf Trap for the Performing Arts. During the more than 37 years that Tom lived in Shouse Village, he was an active member in the community serving on the Architectural Control Committee and Swim Team Committee.

He loved walking the Shouse paths and birdwatching. Summers would find him hiking the trails in Acadia National Park with his wife, the girls and other family members.

In retirement, Tom, who loved to travel, volunteered at Dulles Airport for Travelers Aid enabling him to assist passengers with their various needs. Tom also taught ESL to individuals preparing for citizenship at St. Mark parish.

A wake will be held at Money and King Funeral Home on Feb 1, from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Doctors Without Borders – https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ or to
Friends of Acadia – https://friendsofacadia.org/

The funeral mass will be celebrated at St Mark Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA, at 11 AM on February 2, 2024.