Thomas Joseph Ballweg
December 15, 1946 ~ October 21, 2019
Thomas Joseph Ballweg
Tom was born in the Bronx to Herbert and Evelyn Ballweg on December 15, 1946
and passed away on October 21, 2019 in Great Fall, Va.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelors degree in
philosophy and military science. He also attended selected post graduate courses at
Georgetown University and Harvard.
Tom was retired US Army Special Forces Lt. Colonel with 25 years of active and
reserve service. He then served a full career with the CIA, retired and continued to
support national security missions as a contractor until his passing.
Tom is survived by his wife, Robin Ballweg and his two daughters, Laura and
Claire Ballweg.
The family will receive friends at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave.,
Vienna, Va., on Friday, November 1st from 6-8 PM. Mass of chrisitan burial will be
celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Rd.,
Great Fall, Va., on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:30 AM. Interment at a later date
at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Wounded Warrior Project, in honor of Tom .
Tom was born in the Bronx to Herbert and Evelyn Ballweg on December 15, 1946
and passed away on October 21, 2019 in Great Fall, Va.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelors degree in
philosophy and military science. He also attended selected post graduate courses at
Georgetown University and Harvard.
Tom was retired US Army Special Forces Lt. Colonel with 25 years of active and
reserve service. He then served a full career with the CIA, retired and continued to
support national security missions as a contractor until his passing.
Tom is survived by his wife, Robin Ballweg and his two daughters, Laura and
Claire Ballweg.
The family will receive friends at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave.,
Vienna, Va., on Friday, November 1st from 6-8 PM. Mass of chrisitan burial will be
celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Rd.,
Great Fall, Va., on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:30 AM. Interment at a later date
at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Wounded Warrior Project, in honor of Tom .
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I was fortunate to work with Tom the last few years. He was the consummate professional and a kind and compassionate man. Our loss is heavens gain. Rest in peace my friend! Irish Mike
We were fortunate to have Tom and Robin as neighbors. He will be missed by many.
Prayers for a safe journey home Tom, I know Grandma was waiting with open arms. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Prayers for Robin and the girls. xo
I have had the pleasure of knowing Tom for just about 60 years. Charlie Sitler introduced us and we became instant friends having many areas of common interest. Tom was the business manager of our rock group, The Prodigies. He arranged for gigs and managing travel and expenses. I have many fond memories of playing in the band together, going to dances, playing pool and enjoying our teenage years together. Pat and I had asked Tom to be the best man at our wedding, but unfortunately he was on active duty in Vietnam. He was able to make my son, Rich’s wedding in 2011 and it was great reminiscing. Pat and I also visited Tom and Robin in their beautiful home on one of our trips north. Tom was a very dear friend who will be severely missed. Respectfully submitted, Mike Formoso