Thomas ‘Tom’ Francis Grissom, Longtime City Analyst and Ghent Community Figure, Dies at 78
Thomas "Tom" Francis Grissom, 78, of Virginia Beach, passed away on September 26, 2026. He was a dedicated Management Analyst for the City of Norfolk's Department of Social Services for over 30 years and was a prominent figure in the…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 5, 2026 — Thomas “Tom” Francis Grissom, a resident of Virginia Beach, died on September 26, 2026. He was 78 years old.
Grissom was recognized for his extensive career as a Management Analyst within the City of Norfolk’s Department of Social Services, where he served for more than three decades. His professional tenure contributed to the city’s social services operations.
Beyond his professional life, Grissom was known as a prominent figure in the Ghent neighborhood. His involvement extended to the local restaurant and arts scenes, indicating a connection to the community’s cultural and economic fabric.
Further details regarding the circumstances of his passing or specific contributions to the community were not immediately available.
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