Esther C. Tierney, nee Foy, of Chicago, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 9, 2020. Loving wife of the late William Tierney; Cherished mom of the late Liam Tierney, Kathleen (Kenneth) Metke, and Eamon (Soleil) Tierney; Beloved granny of Samantha, P.J., Sarah, and Sean; Dear sister of Elizabeth (Ron), Anne (the late Steve), Peggy (the late Tom), Judy (the late Terry), the late Tommy, Willam (Phyllis), and the late Jackie (Sandra); Caring aunt and cousin to many. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Foy.
Funeral to begin on Tuesday, 1/14, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, at 10:15 AM, proceeding to St. Christina Church, 3342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 for an 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, 1/13, from 3-9 PM at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.