John Tyler Trope

June 17, 1992 - October 28, 2024

John Trope, 32, passed away on October 28, 2024 in Springfield, VA.

John was always the guy from his youth to adulthood who loved to make people laugh. His warmth, kindness, and infectious spirit brought him many friendships and admirers. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, inspiring memories that will be cherished forever.

God blessed John with the athleticism for diving and a passion to perform. After a D1 collegiate career diving at Virginia Tech, John tried the “office job” but quickly returned to pursue his passion of diving and performing that started with amusement parks in CA and PA. His talents then took him to perform in aquatic shows on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships where he was also able to tour the world.

John’s relationship with pet Pitsky dog Ozzie helped him immensely since the death of his mother Laura in November 2019. Their mutual love for each other was one of a kind.

A celebration and remembrance reception of John’s life will be held at The Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to makeyourmarkfoundation.org

John is survived by his father, Jim; brother James and sister Michelle.

John Trope, 32, passed away on October 28, 2024 in Springfield, VA. John was always the guy from his youth to adulthood who loved to make people laugh. His warmth, kindness, and infectious spirit brought him many friendships and admirers. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, inspiring memories that willContinue Reading

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John was such a bright light. I first met Jon when we were both performing in Christmas Carol at Little Theater of Alexandria. I was impressed with his talent and how much he lloved to perform and give it his all. But most of all he carried such a light with him. He loved people. He loved to bring joy to others. He was humble and I think unaware of how gifted he was. But his light could not be dimmed. Even now it burns brightly in the lives he touched with his sweet gentle spirit. Rest in peace my friend. Your light and warmth touched this world. We anre all better people having known you. .

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