Thomas Farrell, Jr.

Thomas Howard Farrell, Jr., 64, of Dentsville, MD, died peacefully on August 12, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born February 25, 1946, in Washington, D.C. to Thomas Howard and Gladys Beatrice Farrell. The family relocated to Forestville, MD in the 1950's. Upon graduating from Suitland Senior High School in 1964, Tom went to work for his father as an Auto Mechanic at an Amoco Service Station on Minnesota Avenue in N.E. Washington, D.C. During this same period, Tom assembled a Rock and Roll band called the Vibratones. The band played at various schools and clubs in the metropolitan area for many years. He married Deborah Davies on April 24, 1965. They have two children, Tiffany Deborah Farrell and Thomas Howard Farrell III. On June 17, 1968, Tom became a member of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. Initially he was stationed at the 14th Precinct where he was a part of the Vice and Tactical Squad. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1972 and chose to go to the Internal Affairs Division where he spent the rest of his career of 26 and a half years. Tom decided to become a business owner in Charles County prior to retiring from the M.P.D.C. In the fall of 1991, he opened a Chevron Service Station on Route 301 in north Waldorf. The brand soon changed to Coastal. He also provided automotive repair services at this same location. In July, 2000 he moved from the gas station to a five bay automotive repair facility on Henry Ford Circle in Waldorf. This would be known as Top Wrench Automotive. Many of his customer’s moved with him and he has since added many new ones. Tom’s customers relied on and trusted him. He maintained an unwavering commitment to doing his life’s work honestly and to the very best of his ability. His customer’s safety was always a paramount concern. Tom’s door and heart were open to all. His customer’s were his extended family and he cared deeply about each and every one. Many would just stop by to chat and have a cold drink. He loved the career choices he made and enjoyed each day to it’s fullest. The 64 years he was with us were spent loving his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and the community he served. His wife of 45 years, Deborah, his daughter Tiffany, son Thomas, grandson Kyle, mother Beatrice, sisters, Joan and Melody and many other family members survive him. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11am at Raymond Funeral Chapel, La Plata, MD. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were the D.C. Metropolitan Police Honor Guard. Clergy was Rev. Mark Roberson.

Thomas Farrell, Jr.

February 25, 1946 - August 12, 2010