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BORN
1941
DIED
2003
Alvin Tiroff Obituary
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth.
Joe retired from the Fort Worth Police Department after 27 years' service. He was currently working with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. He married Susie Tiroff on Sept. 7, 1985, in Fort Worth. He was active in the shooting sport and a member of several clubs associated with competitive marksmanship. Joe was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Sr. and Ruby Berry Tiroff; and brother, Walter Thomas "Guy" Tiroff.
Survivors: Wife of 18 years, Susie Tiroff of Fort Worth; daughters, Stacy Strassmann and husband, Klaus, of Saginaw and Jill Wolf Flores and husband, John; grandchildren, Mandy and Amber Strassmann and Jake Flores; sisters, Ruby Doris Smith, Vivian Ogletree, Ailene Rankin, Margaret Quan and Ruth Moon; and many nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Tiroff
Jill (Tiroff) Wolf-Flores
November 17, 2003
Thanks to all for your thoughts, prayers, and outpourings of sympathy.
Reading all of your stories of kindness about my father reaffirms what we already knew.
We will greatly miss him. I know that he is watching over, smiling.
carolyn radloff
November 15, 2003
The loss of a friend is like that of a limb.The wound eventually heals but the loss cannot be replaced.Friends for forty years plus eternity. Joe was a man of kindness,love,compassion and strength.It is a blessing to have called him friend.I will miss you.
James Smith
November 14, 2003
J.F. Smith (Retired FWPD)
Debbie Heine
November 14, 2003
I hope that the wonderful memories you cherish of Joe, will sustain you in the coming days. The "Big Guy" will be missed by all.
Hattie Welch
November 14, 2003
Almost eighteen years ago, Joe Tiroff brought our daughter through the most traumatic crisis of her life. We lived out of state, and could not be with her immediately when the tragedy occurred. Detective Joe Tiroff was there ...and he never left. For almost two decades, he was a constant source of strength and assurance, as well as being closest personal friend to our daughter and son-in-law. Our family cherishes his memory.
Beyond what you did in the line of duty, Joe, you added deep compassion ...pure, Christ-like love. What a blessing you were to us!
Hattie and Norvel Welch and family
Ken Watts
November 13, 2003
Joe was always a fine and honorable man and it was a pleasure to know him and learn from him. I hated to hear of his passing. We lost a good man.
Stacy Tiroff-Strassmann
November 9, 2003
I am Joe's daughter, and want to thank everyone for the wonderful messages. My father was a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. He was a wonderful man, and we will miss him dearly
Bob Whatley
November 9, 2003
I just herd today of the loss of a near and Charished friend, Joe. I will certainly miss his good disposition and friendly smile. Never carring about his problems only intrested in carring for yours. Our Sympathy and Prayers are with the family. God Bless
Lee Robertson
November 9, 2003
Good-bye Joe, a loss to all of us of a fine man and good friend. Now he can brighten up a little bit of heaven just as he brightened our lives.
Dennis O'Neal
November 8, 2003
Goodbye dear friend. You will be sorely missed. I am proud to have known you.
D. O'Neal #329 F W P D Ret.
Carol Joyner
November 8, 2003
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was one of a kind and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to get to know him. What a character, but always kind and a gentleman. Joe, I will miss you my friend.
CJ
charles f. cook, IV
November 8, 2003
Joe was a warm and friendly person. I will always remember what a great help he was to my family when we lost a loved one. I will also remember that great smile.
George & Linda Ricketts
November 7, 2003
Cherish the memories.
Jerry and Carolyn Richmond
November 7, 2003
We will miss Joe's wonderful smile and laughter. He was a great person.
David Blankenship
November 7, 2003
Joe Tiroff will be remembered as a man of impeccable character that continually gave of himself for the spiritual enrichment of others. Joe is a man that you could not help but make friends with and admire for his outstanding personal qualities. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know him...
Barbara Garrett
November 7, 2003
Joe was always so polite to everyone. He loved to give us a hard time when he was on the elevator at 200 W. Belknap.
He will be truly missed.
Sean Finlay
November 7, 2003
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and a true pleasure to be around. I give my condolence and love to the Tiroff family.
Larry Crockett
November 7, 2003
Alvin was one of the most friendliest gentlemen in the courthouse. The last conversation that we had in the elevator was about his vacation. I was quite sadden to hear the news. You will be in my prayers. I will remember his friendly smile and conversations.
Humbly sent,
Larry Crockett
Ginny Wilson
November 7, 2003
Joe was a co-worker of mine here at the District Attorney's office and one of my favorites. You could always count on Joe for a helping hand when ever it was needed. I will remember him for that smile that he always had. He was a special person and will be missed.
His Friend,
Nona McDonald
November 7, 2003
How blessed I feel for having known Joe. He was truly a wonderful person and loved by all who knew and worked with him. I would like the family to know that we share your sorrow and you are in my prayers.
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
November 7, 2003
We are so sorry to hear about your sorrow. Joe was loved by so many people here in the District Attorney's Office and he left shoes that can never be filled. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
Ben Dumas
November 7, 2003
Our sincere condolence.
Ret.Capt. Ben Dumas
and wife Judy
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