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Paul Tivnan Obituary
SHREWSBURY - Paul J. Tivnan, 91, longtime Shrewsbury resident died Sunday, April 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in 1924, son of the late Patrick and Bridget (Harvey) Tivnan. He graduated from St Johns High School in 1942. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific Theatre from Christmas Eve 1942 to 1946. He continued his education and received his Bachelor's and Masters of Education from Boston University.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Dorothy E. (Hall) Tivnan; six children, Patricia Tivnan Testarmata (John) of Longmont, CO, Elizabeth Tivnan of Yarmouthport, MA, Susan M. Boutot (Paul) of Sutton, Paul A. Tivnan (Patrice) of Marlborough, Stephen Tivnan and Christina Tivnan of Shrewsbury; six grandchildren, Amy Becker Seed, Lodi, CA, Audra E. Becker, North Grafton, Maegan Boutot, Amherst, MA and Katie. Boutot of Tonawanda, NY, Brian Coache of Marlborough and Andrew Coache of Worcester; three great grandchildren, Olivia and Andrew Seed and Bridgette Becker; a brother, James Tivnan of Shrewsbury; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Francis, William and Raymond Tivnan.
A Physical Education Teacher, he taught for the City of Worcester Public Schools for 36 years. He retired in 1989. He was a long time Doherty High School Ice Hockey coach and a North High School Assistant Football coach. He was active a high school basketball referee, baseball umpire and a soccer referee in Central Massachusetts.
He enjoyed spending summers on Cape Cod and was an avid fisherman. His name struck fear into the hearts of quahogs up and down the eastern seaboard.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mr. Tivnan's family on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 4-7 PM in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral will be on Thursday, April 14, 2016 from the funeral home with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10 AM in Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Burial with military honors will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. To leave a note of condolence for the Tivnan family or to view his Book of Memories, please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Tivnan
John Banach
April 24, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Ann Marie Pelosky Poncet
April 14, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the loss of such a special man. Lots of memories of Mr. Tivnan and the moments spent in the Tivnan household w Christina that usually involved laughter or advice! Thinking of you all and sending prayers today. X
April 13, 2016
To the entire Tivnan family,
As neighbors we have gotten to know Paul, Dot and family members since we moved into a home across the street many years ago.
Paul was a friendly neighbor always willing to say hello and share a conversation. We hope you take comfort in knowing that he lived a rich and full life. We are sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
John and Kathy Scibelli on behalf of our entire family
Steve Stranieri
April 13, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. Mr Tivnan was one of my favorite teachers. DMHS 1980.
Jake Wojcik
April 13, 2016
I'm glad to have been lucky enough to know him. From the day Katie introduced me he's treated me like family and as time went on I came to benefit from the life coaching so familiar to everyone else.
All of my grandparents passed away and yet I feel like I've just lost my grandfather as well.
Robin Hanson
April 13, 2016
In loving memory of a man who was a great Father and Role Model for all to follow.
Buddy Cusick
April 13, 2016
Coach--thanks for all you did for everyone at Doherty
Buddy Cusick
Phyllis Silva
April 13, 2016
Our beloved Cape Cod neighbor for 36 years. Talk about quahogs... stuffed, baked, chowder, chopped, frozen, you name it, we had it. Paul you are sorely missed. Love Phyllis and Cindy
Kevin Kelly
April 12, 2016
Quahogs are breathing a sigh of relief...we will miss you Uncle Paul!
Gail Ball
April 12, 2016
Patty, Christina, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all....
John Manning, Jr.
April 12, 2016
My favorite high school memories are in some way connected to Coach T. Camaraderie and lifelong friendships forged through 5:00 AM alarms for 6:00 AM hockey practices, loading into cars or buses to get travel to games, hanging around coach T's little office at the Doherty High gym... poking fun at everything, and laughing til our sides hurt at the various idiotic things we'd get ourselves into in high school. Mr. T was always ready to laugh along with us - or give us a good kick in the butt when we needed it.
I was fortunate enough to remain in contact for some years, as he became a chiropractic patient of mine as well.
Wonderful, wonderful guy who led a long and full life. I'll miss you, my friend. Godspeed Mr. T
Jay Foley
April 12, 2016
Sad, a great Worcester guy. Did so much for people ! RIp
Patrick Tivnan
April 12, 2016
Uncle, we will all miss your humor and passion.
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