MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JOHN T. "JACK" TIERNEY
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of John T. "Jack" Tierney on January 10, 2018 at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 14, 1931, Jack was the son of the late Joseph and Irene Tierney of Chicago; his siblings Joseph (Jeanne), the late Raymond (Irene), Irene (Bob) McArdie and Marian (Jim) Stockwell; he was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, (nee Basso); loving father of John F. (Cheri), Michael (Kathy), Marilyn (Bill) Haugh, Patti (Chuck) Addesso and Brian (Kathleen); cherished grandfather of Colleen (Matt) Scarola, Michael John (Stephanie), Kevin (Shelby), Caitlin (Mathias) DeLacey, Shannon (Marty) Teresi, Sean (Laurel), Claire, Jackie Addesso, and Michael (Debby) Robertson; proud great-grandfather of Benjamin, Olivia, Micaela, Reagan, Oliver, Lydia, Madelyn, Nora, Drew and Dylan; fond brother-in-law of Joseph (Jeanne) Basso, John (Sharon) Basso and the late Carl (Sylvia) Plumery; devoted uncle and great uncle of many. Love found Jack twice through his long-time partner, Christine Costanzo, and adopted her family with love, devotion and care; sister Donna Pazzelli; sister-in-law Carole Wiegel and Matthew and Melissa Wiegel, and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Jack leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love and
WHEREAS, Jack was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School and attended Lewis College. He enlisted in the Marines, serving his country during the Korean War. He was a long-time employee for the City of Chicago in Public Works as a hoisting engineer of Local 150, following the footsteps of his father and brothers. He was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved Tuesday lunch "with the boys" at Doc Ryans; and
WHEREAS, Jack touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of John T. "Jack" Tierney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. John T. "Jack" Tierney as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.