Thomas Ransom Weissinger

Thomas Ransom Weissinger, well-loved by all, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 90. A faithful and gentle soul, Tom, aka, Jere, Commander, Papa and Pops, was known for his work hard, play hard nature throughout his life and for his devotion to his wife of 56 years, Suzanne (Suzy). He was usually found tending to his gardens, walking/running around the Academy, or serving drinks to friends, seldom sitting still unless it was to work a crossword puzzle.

Born in Cary, Mississippi, a small town in the Mississippi Delta, Tom was one of seven siblings and the son of Harry and Ethel Weissinger, all pre-deceased. He had roots in farming and family that gave him a respectful, southern vibe he carried throughout his life, despite leaving the Delta at 18 to attend the United States Naval Academy followed by a distinguished career in the Supply Corp of the Navy.

During his 26-year naval career Tom was stationed in places like Spain and Iceland and sailed the Arabian Sea, yet he ultimately returned to Annapolis where he later retired as a Commander. Almost 50 years of his life was spent here with Suzy. They began renovating and renting historic houses, raising their family, traveling the world, rooting for Navy sports, and opening their home to many Naval Academy midshipmen. After “retiring” Tom went on to be the Business Manager at the Key School in Annapolis, becoming a key member of the Key School family.

Tom met Suzy in Washington, D.C., and six months later they married in 1968. Their marriage lasted 56 years until Suzanne's passing. Together, they raised two children, Thomas Weissinger II (Karen Connolly) and Georgianna “Ganna” Weissinger. He was also a proud grandfather to Allison and Andrew Weissinger. He considered David Antelo, a former Spanish exchange student, part of his family, as well.

Tom had a passion for traveling with Suzy, and he was fiercely competitive at the bridge table. Always faithful to God, he served as a Vestry member and parishioner of Mt. Calvary Anglican Church in Lothian, MD.

Thomas Ransom Weissinger will be remembered for his dedication to family and country, while being self-sufficient and quietly generous. Tom will be commended to God at a private service, but the family will invite all to celebrate his life on January 10 in Annapolis (details to come). Gifts in memory of Tom can be made to his original, and recently tornado-ravaged church, Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church, PO Box 276, Rolling Fork, MS 39159 or Mt. Calvary Anglican Church, 812 MD-408, Lothian, MD 20711.