Thomas Francis Warren

Thomas Francis Warren, “Tom”, 76, of Lexington, Park, MD, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away on January 10, 2024 at his home. Born on January 13, 1947 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Kathryn Sarah Warren and the late Thomas Chester Warren. Thomas was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Marie Warren, whom he married on February 10, 1966 in Washington, D.C., and who preceded him in death on March 29, 2023. He is survived by his children Joanne Smith (Matthew) of Alexandria, VA, Donna Warren (Mark Flaherty) of Lexington Park, MD, Victoria Laabs (Robert) of Lexington Park, MD, and Chris Contino of Essex, MD, his sisters, Suzanne Silva of Berlin, MD and Mary Ricketts of Mt. Airy, MD, and his grandchildren Jennifer Warren, Jacob Smith, Tyler Laabs, Luke Smith, Cole Contino, Lauren Laabs, and Thomas Laabs. Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Warren. Thomas graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1965, and served in the United States Army for over two years, from 1966 to 1969, before his honorable discharge. During this time, he served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade and in Vietnam. Thomas worked in the HVAC industry, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the VFW 2632, the coordinator for the Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade for over 15 years alongside Clancy Lyall, and belonged to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Thomas enjoyed genealogy, Bible study, shopping, spending time with family, storytelling, and eating ice cream at 1 AM. In addition to his family, he will also be dearly missed by his friends at the Lexington Park Adult Community. He will be remembered for his love of family, his kindness, his smile, his storytelling, and his faith. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lexington Park Adult Community on Pegg Road in Lexington Park, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.