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.
Carole Greene (Stew Otta’s daughter)
June 2 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Rhonda Riche
May 30 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Scott "Gus" Ward
May 29 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Mary and Kevin Donovan
May 29 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
So sorry for the loss of Brian, he was a great soccer dad among his many other accomplishments! Prayers for you and Alex????
Joan Toye Sambuco
May 29 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Daniel Creighton
May 29 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Kelly Williams
May 29 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Vickie Spaulding
May 28 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Vickie Spaulding
Cathy Logue
May 28 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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.
Sue Spindler
May 28 – Obituary: Brian Patrick Tierney
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
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