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John Tierney Obituary
JOHN (JACK) Age 74, of Ferndale for over 45 years, passed October 14, 2016 at home. Born March 10, 1942 in Hazel Park. He is the beloved husband of Judy Tierney. Loving father of Sean (Elizabeth) Tierney, Michael (Janet) Tierney, Bridget (Joe) Barr, Colleen (Ed) Latimer and Megan (Gary) Koutsoubos. He is the brother of Larry, Maureen and Eileen. He is the beloved Grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Jack retired from Masco Corporation after more than forty years of service. He was very involved with the Detroit Irish American Community. He was former President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was passionate about helping the needy and provided food to the hungry on Sundays in Detroit. Visitation: Tuesday (Oct 18) 3 to 9 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Hazel Park Chapel. Service: Wednesday, In State 10:30 a.m., followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Church. Burial, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be Made to: The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, www.cskdetroit.org/online-donations. 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207-3496
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
October 19, 2016
Farewell, Old Friend,
Detroit's Irish community has lost its heart and soul. We will miss your wit, conversation, and opinions on everything, even those with which we don't agree.
You were a good man, Jack.
Ave attack Vale,
Bill and Marie Gagnon
Lynn Manion
October 19, 2016
Jack was such a nice man, my father Arthur Strunk worked with him for many years at Masco and I knew him from the Irish Friendly Sons, my prayers for the family
Nancy Tranchida
October 18, 2016
My sympathy to the family. Jack was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Mark Tierney
October 18, 2016
We will miss his abundant cheer, wit and leadership. Get ready heaven here comes Jack Tierney.
Cheryl Phillips
October 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with Judy and the family. A great guy, with a great sense of humor. It was my pleasure to know and work with Jack for many, many years. On Angels Wings. God Bless, CLP
CW
October 18, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends at this very sad time. 1 Thess. 4:13,14
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Hopcroft Funeral Home - Hazel Park23919 John R. Road , Hazel Park, MI 48030
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