SARATOGA SPRINGS — James W. Tierney, formerly of Dyer Switch Road, passed away Tuesday, July 29 at the Van Duyn Home and Hospital in Syracuse. He was 86.
Born on June 12, 1928 in Syracuse, he was a son of the late John and Mary M. (Peters) Tierney and was a 1947 graduate of Eastwood High School. A member of the New York State Army National Guard, he served with the 134th medical battalion and was honorably discharged as Captain in 1959.
He was Northeast Regional Manager with Grand Union Supermarkets for 12 years prior to retiring in 1989. Jim later worked for St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, retiring as head of Maintenance.
A devoted member and faithful communicant of the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs for many years, he regularly served as a liturgical coordinator, Eucharistic minister and usher at the 7:30 a.m. mass on Sunday. He enjoyed skiing and was a member of the Gore Mountain Ski Patrol. As an avid runner, he participated in the Utica Boilermaker for over 29 years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Dolores M. (Cedrone) Tierney, whom he married on June 28, 1952 in St. John the Baptist Church, Syracuse; his daughter, Marie Dittmar of Manlius; his son, John (Christine) Tierney of Baldwinsville; seven grandchildren, Rhiannin, Nathan, Nicole, Ryan, Justin, James and Eion; five great-grandchildren, Joseph, Lucas, Callen, Oliver and Tristian; and his sister, Eileen McCrumb of Florida.
