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Apr 29, 1974 - Sep 13, 2025
Kevin was a good friend of mine when we were kids. I lost touch with him many years ago. But always thought of him as a good friend even into adulthood because we had very similar upbringings and a ton of fun together when we were boys. I didn't know he was ill and am sorry for that. His memory was and will always be a blessing to me.
Thanks for playing with me many years ago! -Your friend, Ian.
Ian Swift
September 19, 2025 | Baltimore, MD | Friend
I knew Kevin at Gonzaga where he was a kind, funny guy. I know he will be missed.
Brendan McCabe
September 18, 2025 | Washington, DC | Classmate
Prayers and hug Justin.
Diana Olson
September 17, 2025 | Derwood, MD | Friend
Kevin is a model attorney, advocate, and person. I appreciated the chance to work with and get to know him. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family.
Simon Svirnovskiy
September 17, 2025 | Loveland, OH | Coworker
Sending prayers to the family in this difficult times.
With love,
Cate (Justin's friend)
Cate Brewer
September 16, 2025 | Montgomery County, MD | Friend
Well done shining your bright light across a weary world, Kevin. We can get a run together in the next life. Peace and prayers for you and your family.
John Drayer
September 16, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
I knew Kevin as a dedicated and talented Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. Later, I enjoyed working with him on a Review Board for Glenmary Home Missioners. Kevin brought his considerable skill and legal expertise to the Board and was always very competent and unfailingly pleasant . May he rest in peace. Judge Beth Mattingly, Retired.
Elizabeth Mattingly
September 15, 2025 | CINCINNATI, OH | Acquaintance
Kevin was a friend throughout middle school and high school. He was always kind, quick witted, and funny. A real joy to be around. He was a light in every room and whenever I think of him I cannot help but smile. I know he will be deeply missed by his family and friends but his laugh will live on in our hearts. My heart goes out to the Tierney family and everyone who knew and loved him.
Bridget Daly Hankin
September 15, 2025 | Washington, DC | Classmate
I am so saddened to hear of this news. Kevin was one of my favorite people in the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office and I always looked forward to working with him. He was one of the smartest people I knew and had a quiet yet friendly personality that made me always feel welcomed in his office. I will really miss him and my heart goes out to his family.
Katie Pridemore
September 15, 2025 | Hamilton, OH | Friend
Kevin M. Tierney, 51, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 13, 2025. Kevin was born on April 29,1974 to John L. (deceased) and Mary Ann Tierney in Washington, DC where he graduated from Gonzaga College High School. He then attended Dayton University where he obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. After obtaining a law degree from The University of Cincinnati, he worked as the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County. He then became a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service from 2004-2011. During this time he was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney for the US Department of Justice. From 2011 to 2023 he served as criminal defense attorney in private practice for Frost Brown Todd and Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima. Most recently he worked as Senior Attorney-Advisor for the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Kevin was a loving father, uncle, brother and son. He made lifelong friends and was an excellent listener. He was passionate about running and enjoyed nature, music, deep conversations, and history. He possessed wit, great humor, a memorable laugh, and an inimitable silent “tada!” Those who knew him will miss his positivity, integrity, kindness, compassion, strength of character, loyalty and generosity.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Tierney, brothers John (Cathy), Matt (Ron), Brian (Beth), Justin (Alicia), children Maeve, Beatrice, Leo and Frances, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved, Maureen Corl.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Geo. H. Rohde Funeral Home located at 3183 Linwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. A brief eulogy will be delivered around 7 p.m. Complimentary valet parking will be made available. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10am at St. Xavier Church located at 611 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Committal service to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery located at 11000 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kevin’s memory to Cincinnati Cancer Advisors, c/o Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, Inc., 4805 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 or online by visiting www.cincinnaticanceradvisors.org. Alternatively, you may contribute to the Kevin M. Tierney Memorial Scholarship Fund: Please make check/funds payable to Kevin M. Tierney Memorial Fund, on the memo line, put account #23409517. Send to Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Attn: Romina Farler, 7124 Miami Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45243.
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