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TIERNEY, Justin Nestor
Born August 14, 1924 in the Bronx, New York. Passed away peacefully in Sacramento on June 22, 2011. Served in the Philippines and China in the Navy during WW II. Graduated from Manhattan College and New York University with a jurist doctor degree.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Daly Tierney, his parents Frank & Margaret Tierney, brother, Francis Tierney and sister, Joan Courtney. Survived by his sons, Justin, Jr. (Joan) of Sacramento and Douglas (Elizabeth) of Pennsylvania. Loving grandfather to: Spencer, Johnathan, Allison and Patrick. Also survived by his sister, Margaret (Peggy) Byme and brother, Kevin Tierney.
Through 45 years with Fireman's Fund Insurance, Justin went from a mail clerk and marine underwriter in New York, to branch manager in Washington D.C to executive vice president in San Francisco. Justin then became an insurance executive in L.A. then the Bahamas (for British American Insurance) and in 1985 back to San Francisco to become president of Norcal Insurance. In later years, he created a risk management firm in Davis and then taught insurance at CSUS.
Justin will be remembered for his intellect, wit and passion for life. The family thanks the Waterleaf for their compassionate care. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 11:00 AM at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento.
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fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 28, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Keith Yarbrough
June 28, 2011
Our condolences to the Tierney family and to his "extended" family at the Waterleaf. We always enjoyed visiting Justin and he always warmed our hearts with his wit and wisdom. He will be surely missed.
Kathi Andreasen
June 28, 2011
My sincere condolences to Justin's family. He was a "tablemate" of my stepfather for a while at Waterleaf, and I always enjoyed his conversation and wit.
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