Brian Patrick Tierney
August 17, 1956 – May 25, 2023
Brian Tierney passed away suddenly at his home on May 25th, just a few months shy of full retirement from his position as a Logistics Program Manager at Naval Air Systems Command. Brian dedicated his professional career to supporting the naval aviation mission and his shipmates worldwide. He joined the Navy in 1975, serving over 21 years ashore and afloat before retiring as a Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman in 1996. Brian’s tours of duty included deployments aboard notable naval carriers such as the USS Independence and the USS Kennedy during operation Desert Storm. His military service was followed by another 27 years supporting several navy aviation acquisition commands in their mission to maintain and improve the effectiveness of naval aircraft and our warfighters worldwide.
Born on August 17, 1956, to Jeanette and Harold “Hal” Tierney in Schaller, Iowa, he was an avid golfer and a familiar face at our local golf courses – especially the NAS Patuxent River Golf Course. Brian combined his compassion with his love for golf to help improve the lives of special olympic athletes. He devoted many hours and weekends as a golf and ski coach with St. Mary’s County Special Olympics where he was well loved by his athletes and their families.
Brian is survived by his loving wife of almost 39 years Linda (Yannetti) Tierney; loving daughter Alex Tierney (Michael Fabian); mother Jeannette Tierney; sister Brenda Uhl (Doug); brother Keith, brother Michael; sister Sandi Tierney; sister-in-law Teresa Hartnett (John); brother-in-law Pat Yannetti (Barbara); along with a great many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Hal; his brother Kevin; his sister Linda; and his mother and father in-law Lou and Marie Yannetti.
Visitation
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Services
- Memorial Service
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
6:00 PM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Special Olympics Maryland – St. Mary’s County
P.O. Box 921
Hollywood, MD 20636
Condolences
Sort Comments
26 May 2023
4:50pm
What words could begin to share the feelings we are experiencing learning of Brian’s passing? It is a thankful moment for the laughs and love shared as our children grew up/attended school together during our stint in Maryland as well as all the adventures shared during and after those years via modern technology … I will always treasure being deemed “hitler” by Brian 🙂 the year Alex and Eric did swim lessons and Eric didn’t want to get in the pool and I was determined he would learn to swim. While now sad we feel blessed that he could walk Alex down the aisle last weekend and be forever a part of one of her most special days life offers. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with all the family now and forever!
City
FISHKILL
State
NY
26 May 2023
6:03pm
Linda,
I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I hope the wonderful memories you all have help you get through this time.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
26 May 2023
7:52pm
So sorry for your loss, Nina and I both send our condolences. We both worked with Brian at SEMCOR and Titan.
City
Bruceton Mills
State
WV
26 May 2023
9:45pm
Catherine and I are so saddened by Brian’s sudden passing. We will remember him always. C
City
Lusby
State
MD
27 May 2023
12:52pm
Brian was a wonderful friend and a joy to golf with on our annual DB golf trips. I am so glad I made the trip this year and had the opportunity to play with him. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed by all of us.
City
BARTOW
State
fl
27 May 2023
8:25pm
Linda,
My heart goes out to you and Alex.
I was shocked to hear of Brian’s passing.
You and the entire family are in my prayers.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
28 May 2023
5:04pm
My heart and prayers go out to you Linda and Alex. Brian was a hoot and a half. He loved watching the girls play soccer. It was a pleasure to get to know him. You both will be in my prayers
City
Terrell
State
North Carolina
28 May 2023
1:26pm
Linda & family- I was so saddened to learn of Brian’s passing. May your heart be filled with the many memories that you made together, especially the recent wedding of your daughter. I know nothing can ease the grief you are feeling now, but the memories will be cherished.
City
Solomons
State
MD
28 May 2023
2:09pm
Brian,
This one is tough for me because you really caught me by surprise. You are a good man and a fantastic shipmate… even though I am a Marine. I always enjoyed spending time with you at work and having and being able to talk to you about basic everyday things and our family’s. You had patience with me and gave me some great advice.
My deepest condolences to your family. You will be missed.
As we used to always say to each other…. Rolling!
City
Hughesville
State
Maryland
28 May 2023
3:54pm
We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. My son, Andy, and I knew Brian through many years of Special Olympics skiing. His booming voice, laughter and encouragement meant so much to this group. Heartfelt sympathy to your family.
City
St. Inigors
State
Maryland
28 May 2023
7:52pm
You have my sincere condolences, and I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
The treasured memories of your husband will always be with you.
City
Conway
State
South Carolina
28 May 2023
8:55pm
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Vickie Spaulding
City
Wilmington
State
NC
29 May 2023
9:13am
Eric and I are saddened by the news of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian for many years. We traveled and played golf almost everywhere we traveled and he helped me out of so many difficult situations at work. He was a GREAT person and will most definitely be missed. Heaven received an awesome angel. 😇 prayers 🙏 to the entire family.
City
MYRTLE BEACH
State
SC
29 May 2023
12:19pm
My sincerest condolences to family and friends. I worked with Brian since 2012 and was so saddened to learn of his sudden passing. He was a great American and human being and always willing to help anyone in need. His sarcastic wit and “office mayor” persona was legendary in our workplace and anyone who ever worked with Brian Tierney knew who he was! Taken far too soon from family and friends, he will be missed by all.
City
Bryantown
State
Maryland
29 May 2023
3:04pm
On behalf of the Palmyra High School Class of 1979, we would like to extend to the Tierney family our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies on your loss. Please know that the entire Class is keeping you close in our hearts.
City
Blackwood
State
NJ
29 May 2023
5:24pm
So sorry for the loss of Brian, he was a great soccer dad among his many other accomplishments! Prayers for you and Alex🙏
City
Anderson
State
SC
29 May 2023
6:12pm
On behalf of the Ward family, our thoughts and prayers the Tierney family and friends. I had the good fortune to have worked with and around Brian since 2012, and he was always “there” for the Fleet warfighters and coworkers. He will be missed. Godspeed sir.
City
Hollywood
State
MD
30 May 2023
4:29pm
Linda and Alex,
My condolences to you for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. We worked together for many years, and he always spoke with so much love and pride regarding his family. It was if I knew you both and shared his happiness right along beside him for your goals and accomplishments.
My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
City
St. Mary's City
State
MD
2 Jun 2023
10:26am
Dear Linda and Alex,
I am so so saddened to hear the news of Brian passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. The world has definitely lost a good one. I was just speaking of him recently and how much he loved helping out with the Special Olympic programs. I have so many good memories playing at your house in the ranch club and listening to all his funny stories working with dad over the years. One thing I know without a doubt was his love for “his girls”. You two meant the world to him. Im happy to hear he had a chance to be with Alex on her special day. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
City
Surfside beach
State
South carolina
Sort Comments
What words could begin to share the feelings we are experiencing learning of Brian’s passing? It is a thankful moment for the laughs and love shared as our children grew up/attended school together during our stint in Maryland as well as all the adventures shared during and after those years via modern technology … I will always treasure being deemed “hitler” by Brian 🙂 the year Alex and Eric did swim lessons and Eric didn’t want to get in the pool and I was determined he would learn to swim. While now sad we feel blessed that he could walk Alex down the aisle last weekend and be forever a part of one of her most special days life offers. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with all the family now and forever!
Linda,
I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I hope the wonderful memories you all have help you get through this time.
So sorry for your loss, Nina and I both send our condolences. We both worked with Brian at SEMCOR and Titan.
Catherine and I are so saddened by Brian’s sudden passing. We will remember him always. C
Brian was a wonderful friend and a joy to golf with on our annual DB golf trips. I am so glad I made the trip this year and had the opportunity to play with him. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed by all of us.
Linda,
My heart goes out to you and Alex.
I was shocked to hear of Brian’s passing.
You and the entire family are in my prayers.
My heart and prayers go out to you Linda and Alex. Brian was a hoot and a half. He loved watching the girls play soccer. It was a pleasure to get to know him. You both will be in my prayers
Linda & family- I was so saddened to learn of Brian’s passing. May your heart be filled with the many memories that you made together, especially the recent wedding of your daughter. I know nothing can ease the grief you are feeling now, but the memories will be cherished.
Brian,
This one is tough for me because you really caught me by surprise. You are a good man and a fantastic shipmate… even though I am a Marine. I always enjoyed spending time with you at work and having and being able to talk to you about basic everyday things and our family’s. You had patience with me and gave me some great advice.
My deepest condolences to your family. You will be missed.
As we used to always say to each other…. Rolling!
We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. My son, Andy, and I knew Brian through many years of Special Olympics skiing. His booming voice, laughter and encouragement meant so much to this group. Heartfelt sympathy to your family.
You have my sincere condolences, and I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
The treasured memories of your husband will always be with you.
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Vickie Spaulding
Eric and I are saddened by the news of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian for many years. We traveled and played golf almost everywhere we traveled and he helped me out of so many difficult situations at work. He was a GREAT person and will most definitely be missed. Heaven received an awesome angel. 😇 prayers 🙏 to the entire family.
My sincerest condolences to family and friends. I worked with Brian since 2012 and was so saddened to learn of his sudden passing. He was a great American and human being and always willing to help anyone in need. His sarcastic wit and “office mayor” persona was legendary in our workplace and anyone who ever worked with Brian Tierney knew who he was! Taken far too soon from family and friends, he will be missed by all.
On behalf of the Palmyra High School Class of 1979, we would like to extend to the Tierney family our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies on your loss. Please know that the entire Class is keeping you close in our hearts.
So sorry for the loss of Brian, he was a great soccer dad among his many other accomplishments! Prayers for you and Alex🙏
On behalf of the Ward family, our thoughts and prayers the Tierney family and friends. I had the good fortune to have worked with and around Brian since 2012, and he was always “there” for the Fleet warfighters and coworkers. He will be missed. Godspeed sir.
Linda and Alex,
My condolences to you for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. We worked together for many years, and he always spoke with so much love and pride regarding his family. It was if I knew you both and shared his happiness right along beside him for your goals and accomplishments.
My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Dear Linda and Alex,
I am so so saddened to hear the news of Brian passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. The world has definitely lost a good one. I was just speaking of him recently and how much he loved helping out with the Special Olympic programs. I have so many good memories playing at your house in the ranch club and listening to all his funny stories working with dad over the years. One thing I know without a doubt was his love for “his girls”. You two meant the world to him. Im happy to hear he had a chance to be with Alex on her special day. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.