William F. "Coach" Tighe

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I was a half back and occasional defensive back for Bill Tighe at Wakefield High School. After one game, he walked up to me and said, You must have broken up with your girlfriend! He was right!
But the most memorable and influential moment was on the track field, Spring of my senior year. I was sitting on the track infield. Suddenly, there was Coach Tighe squatting beside me. He wanted to know where I was going to college, and then said something like, You're going to...

I visited Coach's grave today and I wanted to remind his family of how special a man Bill Tighe was to all of us who knew him. I had the unique experience of playing for, coaching with and coaching against the Legend. He was a major factor in my life and a roll model I will never forget. For the past couple of years I would meet him for mass and his smile and enthusiasm for life made it my favorite day of the week. When he could have visitors in Wilmington a jelly donut or chocolate frappe...

Our Deepest Sympathies & Love To The Great Bill Tighe & His Great Family!!!
It was a Blessing to have Taught & Coach with the Legendary William Tighe!!!
Robert Bob , Theresa, Christina & Matthew Surette
Bowie, Maryland. 5/14/20

My condolensces to you Maureen, Steven and your families on your loss

So sorry to hear of Coach's passing. What a wonderful man and an awesome friend to so many. God Bless Him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Not only did I have the pleasure of playing football under his guidance at Wakefield but he lived with us a short time in the 70s when he was in California. We were introduced to Coach Tighe's 4 ring dinner as he called Kay's cooking and still use the term for good meals. He not only touched my life but that of my 2 sons. When a celebration of life is planned can you please notify me. I would like to come if traveling is possible from CA. Email...

My heart goes out to the whole Tighe family who were our neighbors from many years ago. A good man. .a good father.. husband.. friend. Rest in Peace Mr. Tighe.. speaking for the whole Muse family.

My sincerest condolences go out to the entire Tighe family. Mo, how proud you must have been to have a father that was loved by so many. He sounds like so many people learned so much from him not only from him as a coach, but life lessons as a human being. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Love,
Wendi & David Obuchowski
Hampden MA

Coach Tighe was best Man I knew..God has gained another angel.

May the strength of God be with you all.