Photo courtesy of Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)
Orland Park, Illinois
Nov 15, 1928 – Aug 28, 2020 (Age 91)
John Tierney, age 91, late of Orland Park. Native of County Carlow. Beloved husband of Joan née Rosenthal and the late Angeline née Vaccaro; devoted stepfather of Samantha (Dr. Brent) Chester and Roni (Robert) Jacobs; proud grandfather of 10; dearest great-grandfather of 10; loving son of the late Patrick and Winifred née Agar; cherished brother of Una O’Malley, James Tierney, the late William Tierney, Angela Finan, PJ Tierney, Madeline Tierney, Ursula Tierney and Mary Colette Fahy; dear godfather of Thomas Patrick Fahy; cousin/brother of Jim Downey; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was an usher at St. Michael Church for 28 years. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Read MoreFrom the family of the late Larry Cote and his wife, Alice Cote, daughter of Hilary Rogers who was a dear friend of John for over twenty five years and enjoyed knowing and visiting all of the Tierney and Downey families in Ireland and in Orland Park while Hilary was alive. Sincere sympathy to Joan and all of your family.
Alice Cote
November 24, 2020 | Conover, NC | Friend
John was my first cousin. My parents invited John to live with us for a time after he arrived in Chicago .We kept in touch for a number of years but eventually we didn't communicate. My thanks to Tom for letting me know about John's death. My mother was proud of the 3 Tierneys who lived with us. They all did well.
Donatta Yates
September 15, 2020 | Oak Lawn, IL | Family
Dear Joan, On behalf of me and my family we wish to express our deepest sympathy during this Sad time. I have many fond memories of Uncle John. May he rest in Peace.
Eamon Tierney
September 10, 2020 | Tinley Park, IL | Family
Love to John. Brothers forever. Sincere sympathy and love to Joan. Jim, Carlow, Ireland.
James Downey
September 07, 2020 | Carlow
For my brother John. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love always from your sister Una and family.
Northampton England.
Una O’Malley
September 02, 2020 | England | Sister
John was a great uncle, friend and mentor. We will miss him so much here. Although, he was unable to visit his home town in later years, his earlier visits were momentous occasions. May his soul rest in peace.
Joseph Downey
September 02, 2020 | Carlow | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leona Wagner
September 01, 2020 | Lockport, IL | Acquaintance
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
August 30, 2020 | Orland Park, IL
