Hudson, MA
Walter F. Tierney, 80, of Marlboro died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Jacquelyn H. Tierney in 2012.
Walter was born in Boston, son of the late Elizabeth Tierney. He spent most of his younger years in Boston until he moved to Hudson where he raised his family. Walter was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Boston.as a letter carrier for over 30 years. Walter was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was an avid poker player and had a love of opera.
He is survived by his children, Kathleen McCarthy and her husband Daniel of Marlboro, Andrew Tierney and his wife Melanie of Richmond, RI, Steven Tierney and his wife Erin of North Brookfield, Judith Crouse and her husband John of Bethel, CT and was predeceased by his son Kevin Tierney in 1993. He is also survived by one sister Mary Neilson of Medford, his 13 grandchildren who were his pride and joy, and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Monday May 1st from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson. Funeral services for Walter will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd from the funeral home with a 11a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St, Marlboro, MA. Burial will follow at Forestvale Cemetery.