James J. Tierney Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James J. Tierney of Melrose, Massachusetts, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose, MA 02176 or Tufts Medicine Care at Home, 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 425, Lawrence, MA 01843 Attn: Development Office.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home

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Wed

Nov 08

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Nov 09

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Nov 09

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary of the Annunciation Church
4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Nov 09

Burial

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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