Richard Michael Kiernan Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 63, Richard Michael Kiernan of Raleigh, North Carolina, born in Queens, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Kiernan and Theresa J. Kiernan. He is survived by: his siblings, John Kiernan Jr., Lou Kiernan (Kim) of Knoxville, TN and Theresa Kiernan (Terry) of Boston, MA; and his nephews, Sean Kiernan (Brooke Carter), Craig Kiernan (Nirali Dixit) and Brian Kiernan of Knoxville, TN..
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rich's memory to Calvary Presbyterian Church (Calvary PCA, 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 or online at calvarypca.org/giving (http://calvarypca.org)) or the American Heart Association (heart.org).
