Peter R. Tierney

Peter R. Tierney August 31, 1933 - July 5, 2006 Mr. Peter R. Tierney of Briarcliff Manor passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at Rosary Hill Home. He was 72. Peter was born August 31, 1933 in Ossining, the son of Peter J. and Florence (nee Borg) Tierney. He was a graduate of Ossining High School and Union College in Schenectady. He worked for many years as an aerospace engineer at General Precision in Pleasantville, and the Loral Corporation in Yonkers before his retirement. Peter had a passion for rifles, and was National Rifle Champion in 1959. He was also a longtime member of the Shattemuc Yacht Club in Ossining, and directed the youth sailing program for many years. He was a lieutenant in the US. Air Force. Peter is survived by his loving children, Kimberly T. Mackenzie of Abington, PA and Katherine Tierney Gaskill of Wappinger Falls, as well as eight cherished grandchildren. Visiting Friday from 2 - 4 & 7-9pm Services Saturday 10 am at The Dorsey Funeral Home Interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Dorsey Funeral Home 14 Emwilton Pl. Ossining, NY 10562 914-941-0167 www.dorseyfuneral.com