Thomas Richard Daily

Thomas “Tom” Richard Daily, 83, of Vint Hill, VA, cast his eyes upon his adoring family for the last time on August 17, 2024, in Manassas, VA, as he found the desperately deserved peace from his battle with congestive heart failure. Tom was surrounded by his admiring children, their loving spouses, and his beloved wife of 58 years, Anne. His head cradled in her arms, as she gently stroked his face, Tom shut his eyes and took his final breath to her soothing and encouraging words. Tom was born in Philadelphia on February 24, 1941, the only child of John and Alice Daily (nee Waxman). Tom’s childhood was a classic 20th century American story of a young boy growing up post-world War II in a blended Irish Catholic and Russian Jewish family. Tom often recounted his fond memories of spending holidays with his many aunts, uncles, and cousins from both cultures. After graduating from North Catholic High School (class of 1958), Tom earned a degree in English from La Salle University (then LaSalle College) in 1963, where he was a member of the ROTC marching band, although he loved to share the tale of only pretending to play his instrument for the first year. Tom’s life forever changed for the better when he met and fell for a girl at their summer job at a local city-run playground in 1962. The smitten Tom married the love of his life, Anne, his “Snags,” on June 25, 1966. Relocating to Manassas, VA, in 1969, Tom served 40 years in the federal government agency, General Services Administration. His career included a five-year assignment at Rhein-Main Air Force Base in Frankfurt, Germany, from 1983-1988 — an experience of a lifetime that Tom provided to his six children. Tom was a pillar of the community, serving as a coach in the Greater Manassas Football League in the early 70s, before dedicating many years in various positions on the board, including president, and coaching in the new Manassas Area Soccer Association from the mid-70s through the early nineties. Tom and Anne were also members of the Urbanna Swim Club over the same period. As members of All Saints Catholic Church since 1969, Tom and Anne spent Sundays attending mass, before settling in to watch his Washington Redskins/Commanders football games or going out to watch his kids’ various sporting events, which he never missed. Tom and Anne retired to a 55+ community on the former Vint Hill Army Base near Warrenton, VA, in 2005, where Tom dedicated himself to his two newest passions, participating in the PT Cruiser Club and serving on the HOA Board. Tom was persistent with producing the monthly newsletter and devoted to his neighbors who reached out for assistance. But his utmost favorite activity always remained spending time with his wife, his children, grandchildren, and extended family of friends. Tom treated everyone like a member of his family. Tom will be fondly remembered as a selfless man, endlessly devoted to his wife and kids, passing on his own ambitions, opportunities, wants and needs, without the slightest hesitation or regret. From spending his weekends at his kids’ sporting events, to pulling all-nighters to help with science projects and book reports, to always lending a supportive, non-judging ear. But his ultimate devotion was to his beloved Anne, to whom he would defer choice of television drama or news, only switching to one of his favored sitcoms after she retired for the night. Tom is survived by his wife Anne (nee O’Malley); children Brian Daily (w. Michelle Bouchard) of Blacksburg, VA, Kevin Daily of Dallas, TX, Michael Daily (w. Lisa Beach) of South Riding, VA, Maureen Schilpp (h. Craig) of Gainesville, VA, Christopher Daily (w. Stephanie, nee Diehl) of Chesterfield, VA, and Sean Daily (w. Elli Travis) of Christiansburg, VA; fifteen grandchildren Jessica, Miles, Emily, Leah, Matthew, Colin, Ryan, Lane, Landon, Aaron, Clare, Maisie, Brynn, Brett, and Ethan; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. He is preceded in death by father John, mother Alice, and half-brother Joseph “Joe” Daily and sister-in-law Hilda. Throughout his life, Tom’s generosity extended to numerous charities. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The family will be receiving friends at 9:30am.

Thomas Richard Daily

February 24, 1941 - August 17, 2024