Thomas J. Egan

Thomas J. Egan, longtime resident of Chevy Chase and Sherwood Forest, Maryland, died in his home early in the morning on January 8, 2022. He was 90. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a loyal friend, a diligent lawyer, and a stalwart Washington sports fan.

Tom was born in Washington D.C. on July 2, 1931 to Charles and Ruth Egan. He attended Holy Trinity grade school, Gonzaga College High School, Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law School. While in school Tom worked for his father, an editor at the Evening Star, where his appreciation for sports, news and history was nurtured. After his graduation, he married Dorothy (Dottie) Stohlman on February 11, 1956, and the two began a life together that would span 60 years, six children, fifteen grandchildren and countless trips and adventures.

Tom was a law partner at Stohlman, Beuchert, Egan & Katula, where he practiced estate and trust law for many years. Prior to his involvement in the firm, he served as an officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Army. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Maryland Bar Association, the DC Bar and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, serving on a variety of committees in senior leadership positions. He was also a proud member of The Barristers, The Counselors, and the Knights of Malta.

In his free time he enjoyed socializing as a longtime member of Columbia Country Club and the Sherwood Forest Club, and he was a past member of Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA. He was a long-time parishioner of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Along with reading, one of his favorite pastimes was hosting large exuberant gatherings of family and friends.

Tom was predeceased by his wife Dottie, his daughter Sharon Egan Katula, his brother Robert Egan and his parents. He is survived by his five children Tom Jr. (Suzie), Mike (Jeanne), Bill (Liz), Jim (Tita), Kate (Jim, predeceased); nieces and nephews Bernadette, Fred, Jeannine, John, Kelly, Michael and their families; and his fifteen grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as Grandaddy: Shannon, Kaely, Brendan, Luke, Bridget, Claire, Patrick, Molly, Lauren, Matt, Amy, Sean, Kayd, Brian and Tommy. He will live on in the countless stories told to all who had the privilege to listen.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m. Visitation immediately preceding at 10 a.m. A reception will be held at a later date due to concerns about Covid.