Thomas Martin Goodis

Tom was born in New York on April 18, 1934 to Charles and Rose. He began his career working in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and eventually transferred to Washington, D.C. where he spent nearly 38 years working as an engineer for the Department of Defense. Tom had a passion for building houses and built many stately homes in the Langley area.

He was a parishioner of Saint John the Beloved in McLean and a founding member of the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus.

In 1957 he married his childhood sweetheart Dorothy Kowalczyk. Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Tracy, Tammy, and Toby, seven grandchildren, Thomas, Allison, William, Nicholas, Robert, Amanda, and Diane, and four great-grandchildren. Family meant everything to him.

Tom was an avid baseball fan and always supported the Yankees. His wry sense of humor was unmatched and appreciated by all who knew him. He loved to spend his time playing and coaching tennis and basketball, and relaxing at his second home in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

A visitation for Thomas will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Homes, 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. A mass of christian burial will occur Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101. A committal will occur Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032.

Family and friends are welcome back to the Goodis residence after the burial to continue celebrating Tom's life.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.murphy-fh.com for the Goodis family.