Columbus, OH — Thomas Cooke, 74, died April 8, 2024, in Rosslyn, Va.

Mr. Cooke’s life was a testament to extraordinary love and kindness, touching countless hearts through his selfless dedication to serving others and his unwavering positivity. He was a beacon of light in his community, spreading joy and compassion wherever he went. His legacy of love will forever be cherished by his beloved family and friends, His memory will continue to inspire acts of kindness and generosity for generations to come.

He was a member of the Georgetown faculty since 1976, and a Hoya himself with three Georgetown Law degrees (a JD in 1974, an LLM in 1976, and an MLT in 1984),

He prepared generations of students to make a difference in the business world. An expert in the legal environment of business and federal income taxation, his research focused on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.S. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and U.S. federal income taxation and legal ethics.

In addition to his teaching and research, he delighted in enhancing student experiences. He led Global Business Experience trips for MBAs and MSF students and advised the MSF team that won the 2017 Peep trade Investment Challenge.

He also famously, and selflessly, served as an advisor to Carlos Sera — Georgetown’s oldest graduate of the McDonough School of Business undergraduate program, who completed the bachelor’s degree in his 80s under Mr. Cooke’s tutelage that he was forced to abandon in his 20s due to global events.

Mr. Cooke was a true Hoya in many ways and will be missed.

Outside the academic and legal world, Mr. Cooke was the owner of TBC Stables. He raced and bred Standardbreds in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The TBC Stables produced champions such as Nuclear Breeze, Toms Titan, and one of the most famous Maryland bred totting champions, Googoo Gaagaa.

You are cordially invited to the viewing in honor of Thomas Cooke, which will be held on Tuesday (April 16) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at De Vol Funeral Home, located at 2222 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007. It will be a time to gather, reminisce, and celebrate Tom’s life, who touched so many hearts with his unwavering love and kindness. We would sincerely appreciate your presence to honor his memory and share stories and memories of the precious moments we shared together.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday (April 16) at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Chapel of St. Ignatius, 3513 N St NW, Washington, DC 20007.