RSRM Mourns the Loss of Former Partner Thomas Gentner

Thomas Gentner, former managing partner of Rollins, Smalkin, Richards & Mackie, L.L.C., passed away on February 9, 2020 in Catonsville, Maryland as a result of complications associated with Parkinson's Disease. He was 79 years old.

Mr. Gentner was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola University. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He joined RSRM in 1970 as an associate attorney, moving onto become partner, then managing partner, and finally, a consultant. He was with the Firm for 43 years. Mr. Gentner enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, and golf, and was a spirited competitor on and off the court and field, earning the nickname, “Coach.” He donated his body to science to help further our understanding of Parkinson's Disease.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, five children, and thirteen grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at St. Mark's Chapel on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., and a funeral mass will be held at St. Mark's Church on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation (Parkinson.org) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation(michaeljfox.org).