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Paul Tiernan

Paul J. Tiernan, 83 passed away on August 3, 2007. He was born in Providence, RI and attended La Salle Academy, Manhattan College (on Academic and Track Scholarships) and Columbia University. After serving in WW II he moved west to California, married his wife, Katharine, and raised four children. He enjoyed over 30 years as an elementary school principal, was an active member of the American Legion, and loved traveling, especially to Europe. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 year, Katharine; and his son, PJ. He is survived by his son, Peter; daughter-in-law, Mary; and daughters, Maureen and Anne; also brothers, Robert & Peter; sister, Pat; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. We Love You Dad and We Will Miss You! Funeral Mass to be celebrated at American Martyrs Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception. The ashes will be buried at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Trinity Hospice. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published in the Daily Breeze on 8/5/2007.

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August 13, 2007 

    Dear Maureen and Anne, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was always so friendly and funny when we spoke. I saw him at Sally Reed's funeral and he was so nice. I guess between he and your mom, your genuinely loving spirits evolved. I just wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you and I was sorry to have missed the memorial service. Peace be with you and your brother, Peter. With much love, Barbara Alexander

Barbara Alexander (Redondo Beach, CA)

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August 10, 2007 

    Tiernan Family,

    I remember Mr. Tiernan as such a kind individual to me when I was a student at Jefferson Elementary. There are two people that I remember fondly for helping me through some difficult times and Mr. Tiernan was one of them. I was an office aide and Mr. Tiernan helped me earn confidence in myself which was truly lacking back then.
    My prayers are with you.

August 8, 2007

    Paul and I were classmates and friends at LaSalle. I was just reading the 42 yearbook about him and the nickname Wah came to mind. I also was in training at Chapin Hospital in Providence when his sister was a nurse there. Paul was a good man and he will be in my prayers. John Farley M.D.

John Farley M.D. (Riverside, RI)

August 8, 2007

Dear Anne, Maureen, Peter & Mary, 

    You and your parents are in my thoughts and prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I loved your Dad and I will miss him very much. Your dad had a wonderful and generous heart and spirit.

    Uncle Paul was so kind to me when I lost my father, I will always remember and be gratful to him for his gentle loving comfort. I felt a bond with him that I can't well describe.

    Your father gave a gift of spirit to many people over many years. He will be sincerely missed by many.
I will always love and miss my Uncle Paul. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. 

Love, Ginna

Ginna Tiernan (Warwick, RI)

August 8, 2007

Maureen, Anne, Peter and Mary,

    My deepest sympathy to you. The world has lost a great man, but Heaven will be better for it. I shall miss his phone calls and our luncheons. He was not only my boss but a dear friend. May you find comfort and strengh in our Heavenly Father.    Lovingly,

August 6, 2007

Peter, Mary, Maureen, and Ann:

    My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sorrow are with you. Paul was such a wonderful man, he was in a CLASS OF HIS OWN, and touched so many people in such a special way. I will miss his notes, calls, and conversations. He never made distances an obstacle for us.

    Paul and Kay were always such a joy to be around. The stories they told, and told so well, made you feel as if you were there. Very similar to Grandma T’s stories. Paul had so much of Grandma and Grandpa T in him.

    I’m grateful for the times I did get to spend with him, all the good conversations, and stories he shared with me of my mom.

    Again my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I will miss him dearly!

    Love, Kate B

K R Broderick (Dayville, CT)

August 5, 2007

    Our heartfelt sympathy to your family, what a wonderful person, man and PRINCIPAL Mr.Tiernan was at Jefferson Elementary school. I last saw Mr. Tiernan at a mutual friends memorial-Theresa Kiefer, in August2004, it was so great seeing him after all those years that had passed (since 1972) and he still remembered my brothers and me. Mr.Tiernan was in a special class all of his own and will always have that special place in my heart for how he gave from his heart and touched so many childrens lives especially my brothers. You are in our thoughts and prayers . God Bless, 

August 5, 2007

    I will miss my boss and good friend Paul Tiernan. He hired me in 1962 and we have been friends and neighbors since then. He will always be in my memories.

Gladys Golding (Torrance, CA)

    I remember Mr Tiernan from my elementary school years. My condolences to your family, and may you rest in peace. An educator helps shape the future..the most important job you can have. 

Marianne Switter (Mesa, AZ)

August 4, 2007

    The Manhattan College alumni community shares your grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.