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Sal Tieri Obituary
"He was always with his boys in the neighborhood," recalled Peggy Fallon, a neighbor. "He was always pitching a ball and riding bikes with them."
On Sept. 11, Mr. Tieri , 40, of Shrewsbury, was at a meeting on the 99th floor of One World Trade Center when disaster struck. A managing director for Marsh & McLennan, he normally would have been in his Midtown office.
"He was an outstanding young man who conducted all aspects of his life with honor and integrity," is how Mr. Tieri's family remembers him.
Born in North Bergen, Mr. Tieri grew up on the Jersey Shore, mostly in Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach.
"He loved the ocean," said his sister in law, Cathie Licht. "He loved fishing."
In 1983, Mr. Tieri graduated from William Patterson College with a bachelor of arts degree in police science and business administration.
In 1990 he joined Marsh's New Jersey operations as a manager. Mr. Tieri was promoted to senior vice president in 1994 and managing director three years later. He was named manager of the financial products department in 2000 for the company's Northeast region.
As manager, Mr. Tieri managed Marsh's delivery of services to many Fortune 500 companies.
Outside the office, Mr. Tieri was a family man, neighbor and friend.
Licht said when she built her house six years ago, her brother-in- law was there to help. "He helped build the trenches for me. He helped build my deck."
That was part of Mr. Tieri's can- do spirit. "Whatever it takes," was his motto, Licht said.
Mr. Tieri is survived by his wife, Maureen; two sons, Jonathan and Austen; his mother, Rosemarie of Monmouth Beach; a sister, Faith Tieri Scheur of Leonia; his father- in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Lilian Whiteside of Sterling Heights, Mich.; three sisters-in-law, Cathie Licht, Patty Rogers and Cheryl Whiteside; four brothers-in- law, Mark Scheur, Bill Licht, Craig Rogers and Cliff Whiteside; seven nieces, Britainy, Jennifer, Kristen, Kimberly, Kelly, Camaryn, Regan and Quinn; two nephews, Brandon and Kyle, and many other relatives.
A memorial service and flag dedication will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Driftwood Cabana Club, Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sal Tieri Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Pam Wescott-Arkenau, Shrewsbury State Bank, 465 Broad St., Shrewsbury, N.J. 07702.
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Faith Tieri
September 13, 2021
Faith
September 12, 2021
Thank you for the overwhelming outpour of love ❤ on the 20th anniversary of the tragic loss of my dear brother Sal.
Still miss & love him ❤ more than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow.....Forever in my heart ❤
God bless America
Faith Tieri
September 12, 2021
Faith Tieri
September 12, 2021
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Faith Tieri
September 12, 2021
Mike B
September 12, 2021
God Bless and Rest In Peace
Karen Zitz
September 11, 2021
Jorge and I think of you often and pray for you to have eternal peace.
The Kindred Family
October 19, 2019
Thinking of your family and sending our heartfelt sympathy. May God always continue to give the comfort and help needed to cope. Sal touched the lives of others and is still sadly missed and will always be remembered with love. Finally may the time come when these acts of violence end.
Ann Marie
October 14, 2018
Dear Faith,
Each day you shed a tear for the closest friend you ever had. Sal was not only your brother but your friend, your mentor the person you looked to for advice and guidance. The both of you shared the ultimate bond that only siblings could share. I remember his smile, and his quiet presence. He was a gentle soul who was kind to all, and always had a funny line that would make every laugh. It seems like yesterday that this tragedy occurred, but Sal always remains in your heart. Everyday he is with you, in your memories, in your heart and in Brandon. Love you forever.
Ann Marie
"I thought of you with love today, but that's nothing new.<br />I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too...<br />I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and your beautiful pictur
Faith Tieri
October 12, 2018
I thought of you with love today, but that's nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and your beautiful picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping... I have you in my heart....xoxo always
Dedicated to the September 11th Museum
Faith Tieri
September 14, 2014
My Hero, Best Friend & Loving Brother
Sal Edward Tieri Jr., your memory and my Love for you is everlasting............ The entire Nation mourns along with my family for you and all the victims of September 11th. That tragic day, I lost a big piece of my heart!
May God bless your Beautiful Soul.
xoxo always...........
J Castillo
September 12, 2014
Your mother was my beloved teacher. Oh how she loved you and your sister. May God bless you an yours always.
Karen Zitz
September 12, 2013
We think of you often, Karen and Jorge.
September 12, 2013
Remembering you fondly, Jorge Parrales and Karen Zitz.
Aida Castellano
September 12, 2013
To the Tieri family,
How fast time goes by... Another year to remember something so tragic and heart-braking... May God continue to bless and strengthen your family always...
Teresa Hommel
September 11, 2013
In the wake of 9-11 our church handed each parishoner a card with the name of someone lost to this soul shaking tragedy. Mine was Mr. Sal Tieri. I listen for his name each year & pray for him & his family. God bless.
October 24, 2012
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Faith Tieri
October 24, 2012
Sal,
These past 11 years have been long and hard. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, my dear dear brother. You were so much more than my brother, you were my best friend and hero. Missing you each and every day of my life! You will be always and forever in my heart. xoxoxo Faith
Erica Collins
September 12, 2011
After watching the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I reflected on the ones I knew that day and thought of Sal and is wife Maureen. I worked with you Maureen at AIG and thought of you as a friend. I knew Sal as someone who always had a smile on his face when he came into the AIG offices. As a victim of a violent crime myself and forgotten by those I held in regard, I hope he will always be remembered by those who knew him and not forgotten. God bless you and your children.
Brenda Signs
September 11, 2011
To the loving members of Sal Tieri's family - I remember Sal when he would come to Emerson High School. He would come when he got out early from his school, or when he had the day off. He would sit at the end of the long tables in the home ec room, waiting for his mom. He was always quiet, and always polite. We would say, "hi" and then allow him to retreat to his books. He was a wonderful son to his mom, and I have read a wonderful husband and father, too. These ten years have passed so quickly, and still the pain of hearing of his death is still so fresh in my heart. I will always remember him, and keep his family in my prayers.
September 11, 2011
Sal- although we never met, I will always remember you on 9/11. Your mom was my sewing teacher and someone who I respected and loved. She was so proud of you and your sister Faith. I was so sad to read about your death. Such a young man with a young wife and family should never have been taken. God always calls the best ones young... I am sure you are up in heaven watching over your family with your mom and dad by your side. May God bless you and your family this day and always.
Aida Castellano
May 5, 2011
Dear Maureen. I have never forgotten you and Sal. I remember a wonderful trip to your side of the water when both you and Sal showed me such kindness. I hope that you have been able to move on with your life although that will have been so hard. Any way, I send my love to you. Sarah McCooey from CML in Lloyd's. xxx
May 2, 2011
They got him Sal.
Becky Gabriel
November 21, 2010
Sal you are with us each and everyday. We will never forget the great memories and we will keep them with us now and forever. Love and Miss you
kristine
November 11, 2008
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
My beloved brother Sal
Faith Tieri
October 7, 2008
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES ARE WONDERFUL THINGS,
THEY LAST TILL THE LONGEST DAY,
THEY NEVER WEAR OUT,
THEY NEVER GET LOST,
AND CAN NEVER BE GIVEN AWAY…………….
TO SOME YOU MAY BE FORGOTTEN,
TO OTHERS A PART OF THE PAST.
BUT TO THOSE WHO LOVED AND LOST YOU,
YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS LAST.
Always and Forever in my heart
Your Sister
janice mccay
June 23, 2008
i met sal a long time ago. maureen was my husband ronnie mccays cousin. he was great fun, we stayed at their house long before they had children. sal and maureen visited us in northern ireland. a great person and will be sadly missed by all who met him. god bless.
Kelly Whiteside
September 11, 2007
Sal Tieri Jf. was my Uncle, and he was such a great man, and everyone loved him. When people asked me who i thought the funniest person was, i ALWAYS said my Uncle Sal. He made everyone laugh! He was not just funny he was nice, caring, loving, a wonderful husband, a great friend, a great father to his two sons (Jonathan and Austen). He was a hero as well. He brighten the day of many. I sent out my heart to my Aunt Maureen, and her to sons. I love you guys so much and everyone loved and still loves him very much. He is missed much everyday and is always in our hearts.
Pray for the ones who survived,
but remember the ones who died.
None of our loved ones are ever coming back,
So please honor the 9/11 attack.
R.I.P UNCLE SAL TIERI JR.
love your niece, Kelly Marissa Whiteside.
vivienne dixon
September 11, 2007
I met Sal Tieri in late 1999 when I went to work at Marsh on their front desk for one day through a temp agency. I met Sal who interviewed me for a job in the Marsh NJ Finpro department, and I knew him at the time of his death on 9/11. My memories of him are of a sweet, kind, loving man who spoke of his wife and family constantly. He loved life and his family and friends. I do not know anyone who knew him that did not like him. He will always be remembered by his colleagues and friends. May you rest in peace never to be forgotten Sal. Vivienne
P Tabbernor
March 31, 2007
In remembrance....
Karen Zitz
September 11, 2006
Hello Sal,
We think of you and remember you fondly,
Karen and Jorge
J. Paggioli
September 11, 2004
I grew up with Sal in Monmouth Beach. He was a couple of years younger than I was, and much more responsible where it came to his Family, at that age. We often tried to get him to come out to play, but he ALWAYS put his responsibilities first.
His Dad was already sick when we were young, having to do with his heart and I remember his passing at a very early age. He was a very sweet, kind Soul.
Though Sal did find time to play when we were kids, his first loyalty was to his family. He would go crabbing and sell the crabs to help his family when his Dad stopped working, and he started working in a neighbor's restaurant at a young age. He did all he could, all the time.
We never had a fight in all the years that I knew him. He was just plain good.
He did love to fish and crab and swim and some of the best pictures I have of me surfing in my teens were all taken by Sal. They're still on my walls. I think of him all the time. I treasure them and the memories I have of him bringing them to me with joy.
What hurts even more was that he took such good care of himself, because he didn't want to go early like his Dad. I remember when he met his Wife, they were young and happy and in love when so many of us were struggling to find our way. In that respect, they were so lucky.
I know it's 3 years and I'm only doing this now, but I have never forgotten for a day since I heard.
Time passes, people move on. I know he was a great Dad, I know he was devoted. I know that he was a good, good boy and grew to be a good, good Man.
I couldn't bear to go to his Service, to see his Mom, Faith, Maureen and his boys. My love and respect go out to them. I know it was the final blow for his Mom.
I never stopped crying in my Heart for he and his family. I never will.
God Bless You, Sal.
David & Kathy Lomasney
May 10, 2004
Dear Maureen, Jonathan, Austen, Cliff and Lillian,
David and I and the kids want to express our sympathy to all of you and your families. As your neighbors in Sterling Hgts., we wanted you to know how much we love you and since you have moved to New Jersey, how much we miss you. We pray that everyday things will get better. We pray for peace within your hearts, knowing that Sal is at peace now. He's your guardian angel from heaven and watches over you from above. Please know we're praying for you. Keep in touch. We love you!
Jim Tieri
January 23, 2003
I just came upon this memorial on a fluke search hit. I am very sorry for your loss. It seems the tragedy on September 11 hits even closer to home when someone with the same last name, an uncommon one, was taken during the tragedy. Again, my heartfelt sorrows.
Christine
September 11, 2002
I didn't know you, but last Sunday at my church, we were given the chance to take a slip of paper with a name of someone who had died on September 11, 2001. I have your name. I pray for your family and I hope that it helps, somehow. I'm at a loss for words about your tragedy and the tragedies of so many others...all I can do is pray.
Angie Campbell
May 29, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more!!
May 14, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..SAL TIERI JR.AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Judith (Gill) Smit
February 4, 2002
I was a student of Mrs. Rosemarie Tieri in Emerson High School, class of 1965.
I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the Tieri family. I will remember you in my prayers. May God Bless you and help you through these days of sorrow.
Teresa Jahn
December 10, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
bill mazur
October 29, 2001
Sal was the Financial coverage specialist on the Nextel account when I was Director of Risk Management. He was a wonderful fellow, very knowledgeable, and most personable. When I needed an answer, Sal was always there to provide it in a timely fashion. He was a most valuable member of the Marsh team servicing my account.
My heart goes out to his family..
He will always be fondly remembered
Rest in Peace!
Russ St. Hilaire
September 27, 2001
I knew Sal through working with Sandra Giuffre, and others at Marsh for 6 years. He will be missed.
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