NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. John Joseph Tierney, formerly of New Rochelle, died March 14 at age 67.
A 38-year employee of Metro-North Railroad, Tierney retired as assistant chief rail traffic controller at the operations control center in Grand Central Terminal.
He was born to the late James Tierney and Margaret Quigley Tierney on July 5, 1944. Tierney attended St. Gabriel's School and served as head altar boy at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church. He excelled as a basketball player and received a scholarship to play at Blessed Sacrament High School.
Following graduation, Tierney served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shenandoah. During his career with Metro-North, he was responsible for the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven division trains. After retiring in 2005, Tierney relocated to PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He enjoyed golfing and cherished time spent with family and friends.
His family wishes to acknowledge the service of Dr. Mercedes Castiel and Dr. Michelle Boyar of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Surviving are his sister, Patricia Martin; his brothers James (Maryann) Tierney, Kevin (Mary) Tierney, William (Judy) Tierney and Donald Tierney; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Raymond Martin.
Friends may visit family from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel in New Rochelle. The funeral Mass will take place at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gabriel's Church, followed by a Naval Honor Guard interment at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Butterflies From Jodie, 31 President St., New Rochelle, NY 10801.
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