Obituary of Robert James Tierney

Bob was a lifelong resident of Brooklyn. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret of fifty-seven years. He was predeceased by his parents Rose and Peter Tierney and his brother Thomas. Bob was a beloved brother-in-law and adored uncle and grand uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Bob was a proud veteran of the US Army. He entered the army at the age of seventeen and served as a military policeman in both Germany and at Governors Island in the early 1960s. Bob proudly worked for Con Edison for thirty-eight years. During retirement Bob always enjoyed trips with Margaret and time with family. Bob was a devout Catholic, who was a parishioner of Our Lady Help of Christians and Good Shepherd parishes. He was also an avid sports fan, rarely missing a game of his New York Mets, Giants and Rangers.    

Wake service will be on Tuesday December 10, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home. 3024 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11234, 718-339-8900.

Funeral mass will be on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. 1950 Batchelder Street Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Committal service will immediately follow to Holy Cross Cemetery. 3620 Tilden Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Tunnel to Towers Fund or the Gerritsen Beach Fire Department.