Col. J. Philip Tierney, USAF Retired, of Honeoye, September 28, 2013 at age 75 years. Survived by his wife, Joan; children, Elizabeth (Peter) Grant of Victor & Carl (Trudy) Tierney of Falls Church, VA. 5 grandchildren, Suzanne, Caroline, and Sophie Grant, Evan and Kirsten Tierney; sister, Louise (Brian) Flaherty of Freeport, L.I.
The family extends their gratitude for the exceptional and compassionate care they received at Wilmot Cancer Center.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11am, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY. Burial Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, U of R Gift Office, PO Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692-9804. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. Honeoye – Livonia. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Joan,
On behalf of your friends from the Scandinavian Heritage of Sons of Norway, we want to share our condolences on the death of Phil. We will miss Phil as a solid supporter of our Lutefisk dinner as well as an ardent memvbr of the Swedish Community. If there is any way we can help related to the Lucia Fest, we are ready to participate. We will be in touch.
Susan Maybeck
Joan, I am very sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to meet Phil. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you!!!! Jeanie Bayer
Dear Joan and family,
Phil was a true gentleman and it was my pleasure to know him. He will be missed by the GVC/MOAA group since he was always such a dedicated member with the newsletter and other things. I know he will be missed greatly by your family.
You have my prayers for comfort and understanding.
Louise Sovocool
Dear Joan, Beth, and the rest of the family,
Even though I haven’t seen Phil in years, I too mourn his passing.
I fondly remember Phil visiting me while I was briefly hospitalized and knew him to be a great ally and mentor for me at work.
Knowing Phil, his love of family and his attention to detail; I am confident he prepared you well for this most difficult time.
As for me…I’m going to look up that bakery (formerly of Sibley’s) and buy one of those delicious pastries that Phil always shared!
God Bless,
Craig Stratton
(former co-worker and former neighbor of Beth on Conesus)
Dear Beth,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. All the best to you and your family during this time.
Sincerely,
Ken Frisbee
Dear Joan and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Phil’s recent passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep strong!
Roz Hawkins