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Mr. Thomas C. Lindsay, Sr.

  • March 12, 1928 - February 5, 2012
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“I have great memories of the early '70s when I went to work for Tom as a veteran of the Shaky's in Bethesda. I was still in high school and it was...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Mark Davis - Brandywine, MD

“TL was like a Grandfather to me during my teenage years. He was a force, consistant, strong and dependable, but most of all you could always feel his...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Sarah Miller - Bowie, MD

“I had the good fortune to work for the Lindsay family in their restaurant business for 9 years. Tom Sr. gave a lot of responsibility to many young...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: John Risner - Larchmont, NY

“Tom was a friend and mentor to me. I looked up to and respected him. In my 13 years working for him I learned a tremendous amount about business...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Jean and Jay Brown - Bowie, MD

“Thanks to Tom our dream of owning a restaurant became a reality. His guidance and advice will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences, John and...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: John and Simone lehmuller - VA

“... TL was a great guy to work for and I have many fond memories of working at 'Pepperoni, Inc.' ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Mike Lee - Kensington, MD

“Dear Sue, You and Tom -- what a beautiful and inspirational couple! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Karen Cook

“You introduced Tom into our lives and we are truly blessed to have known him. How lucky his family to have had him these many years and you to have...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Jim and Vicki Steinberg - MD

“I will miss Mr. Lindsay coming in the pharmacy to pick up his prescriptions. After I would charge them up, he would say "add a Heath bar, but don't...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Melinda Costello - Annapolis, MD

“To my dear Sue and all of Tom's loved ones - my heart hurts for your loss. You are in my thoughts and I pray for your strength, comfort and peace in...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Courtney Johnson - MD

“Sue, David and I send our sincerest sympathy to you and Tom's children. We will never forget how kind, thoughtful, caring and dependable Tom always...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Brenda Brady Duvall - MD

“So sorry for your loss he was a great man. I was Clarke and taylor's nanny RahRah. ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Linda brandt - Severna park, MD

“I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy Robins ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Kathy Robins - Odenton, MD


Thomas C. Lindsay Sr. of Annapolis, MD passed away at the Anne Arundel Medical Center on February 5th after a brief illness. Tom was 83.

Tom was born in Westfield, NJ on March 12, 1928, the second child of Helen A. and James C. Lindsay. Tom spent his early years in Rosell, NJ and at the age of twelve moved with his family to Charlottesville, VA. During his high school years, he was active in concert and marching bands, theatrical performances and in various endeavors in support of our war efforts in Europe and the Pacific Ocean. Tom completed high school in June 1945 and enrolled at the University of Virginia. He enlisted in the US Navy on his 18th birthday and served for two years as an aviation machinist mate. After his time in the Navy, Tom attended Johns Hopkins University and received his BS degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting in June 1952. Tom was in the Army ROTC while at Hopkins and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.

Tom had four children, two step-sons and eleven grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. He was devoted to his beloved wife Sue. His West Highland White Terrier "Sailor" was his constant friend and companion. All will miss Tom dearly.

Tom was born with an adventurous spirit. He particularly loved flying and sailing. He flew his own plane throughout the country for more than 30 years. He and Sue spent more than twenty years cruising on the their sailboat "Blue Horizon" throughout the Caribbean islands. Tom loved traveling and exploring new places. He loved music and spent countless hours playing and singing at his organ.

Tom was a dear friend to many people. He was very active in the Lions Club, New Providence Club and Calvary United Methodist Church. He especially loved his "Covenant Group" at the church. He was partially devoted to Masonry where he was active in Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite and his Shrine.

Tom was very successful in business. After serving early in his careet as the comptroller for a large group of car dealerships in the Baltimore area and then as the Financial Vice-President of the Gino's Hamburger chain, Tom went into business on his own, operating a chain of Shakey's Pizza Restaurants in the Washington, DC area. He then became active as a real estate investor and developer.

Tom will always be remembered as a kind and decent man, one who cared deeply about his family and friends, who was strong in his faith and who had a twinkle in his deep blue eyes until the day he passed. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Sue, son Tom Lindsay, Jr. and Tom's wife Janet, daughter Beth Lindsay, son Craig Lindsay and Craig's wife Mary, daughter Becky Lindsay Scamurra and her dear friend Fred Nugent, son-in-law Pete Scamurra, and by his step-sons Jim and Michael Brady. Tom is also survived by eleven grandchildren, his dear sister Joan and brother-in-law- Ed, six nieces and nephews and his first wife Noreen. Tom was predeceased by his parents and his brother Jimmy.

A memorial service celebrating Tom's life will be held on Sunday, February 12 ar 1:30 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401. A reception will be held immediately afterward at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church at the above address.