John Joseph Toomey Jr. (Jack), 79, of Poolesville, MD, passed away on April 20, 2025.
Jack was born to John J. Toomey Sr. and Betty S. Toomey. He had five siblings and grew up in Kensington, MD. He attended St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC. Before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. John deployed and served in the Vietnam War, where he served as a radio specialist at Cam Ranh Bay. He returned home and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in criminology. Jack went on to become a police officer with Montgomery County Police Department. He served most of his career in the Bethesda 2nd District, where he was also a detective. Jack retired in 2001 from MCPD and went to work for Montgomery County Public Schools.
Jack enjoyed fishing, photography, watching trains and writing for many local and online newspapers. Jack was the historian for the MCPD Alumni Association and wrote articles for the Monocacy Monocle. He was a published author, recently published Crime, Tragedy, and Catastrophe in Montgomery County, Maryland 1860 to 1960. Jack was philanthropic and enjoyed volunteering with numerous charities.
He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his children; Matthew (Katie) and Karen (Sean) McCormack, four grandchildren; Margaret, Annabelle, Molly, and Robert, former spouse Carla, siblings, and numerous cousins and relatives.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD 20838. Interment to follow in church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would request any donations to go to WUMCO Help Inc.
Visitation
Monday, April 28, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hilton Funeral Home
22111 Beallsville Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18230 Barnesville Rd
Barnesville, MD 20838
Graveside
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Following the service
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18230 Barnesville Rd
Barnesville, MD 20838
From: Mary Ann Nesline Viverette
Jack was the older brother of my classmate Ann Toomey. I often shot baskets with him on the Holy Redeemer parking lot. He later served on MCP where I saw him often and dispatched calls to him. He was a professional and ethical officer and I always respected him for that and for his service to our country. Rest in peace Jack.
From: Luis Arce
Jack, It was an honor to have known you and shared my classes with you. The knowlegde you brought to my US History and Government classes was priceless, and we all learned from you with your passion for telling stories which made the classes more interesting and fun. Thank you for your friendship and how much you cared for our ESOL students. We were all very fortunate to have shared precious moments with you. Rest in peace my friend.
From: Cathie Sterling
I never worked directly with Jack; but, I was aware of who he was. In the past years I was impressed with his writing abilities - his contributions to the alumni newsletter. His passing will leave an obvious hole in the fabric of the Alumni Association. I wish comfort for his family in all the memories they have of Jack.
From: The Hilton Family
Our deepest condolences to your family
From: Dean Neighbors
Jack and I served together at the U.S. Navy Communication station at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam for a year in 1969/70. Jack lived next door to me in the barracks and we worked together in the same duty section for most of the year we were "in country" Vietnam. We lost track of each other for many years, but re-connected via the internet in the late 90's. In 2013 Jack started a Group Page on Facebook so that we could get in touch with our former co-workers. Thanks to Jack's ongoing diligence over the years, the group page was a great success. He was a great man and a good friend and I will miss him.
From: Raymond K Smith
Members of the Veterans of Cam Ranh Bay site that Jack established send their deepest condolences to his family. Those of us who served with Jack at Cam Ranh Bay have many fond memories of the comm-center with him, the times at the beautiful beach, and also at the EM (Enlisted Men's) Club. May peace and serenity follow for his daughter, son, and grandchildren.
From: Mike McLaughlin
Jack was my grade school baseball Coach and he was a great guy. Sorry to hear he’s passed on. Condolences to Anne, Steve (Toe) and to the rest of the family. May he rest in peace.