Peter Gregory Tiernan

Peter G. Tiernan, 78, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Poole) Tiernan, daughter Melissa Tiernan and son, Garrett Tiernan. Survived by his sister Patricia Fegan of Walnut Creek, CA and many loving nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by brothers Joseph, Paul, Robert and James Tiernan and sisters Mary McGreevey, Betty Broderick. Peter was a hard-working husband and father. In addition to his work with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, he was a lifelong hockey player and long-time official with RIHOA, as well as an official in football and lacrosse. If he ever sent you to the penalty box, please be assured that it was a fair call. He was a curious, animated and passionate person with strong opinions about how things could be done best. He wishes that more people had moved out of the left passing lane. He believed in developing not just intelligence but also common sense. He enjoyed gardening, travel, the ocean and body-surfing at The Green Hill Beach Club, where he was a long-term member. He was a master storyteller and was open and inquisitive about people and their experiences. His devotion to God was shown in his love of the natural world and his quiet good works in the community. He was a humbly generous man. He was loved and will be missed by many. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to visit with Peter’s family on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or the Saint James Food Pantry, 805 Alton Carolina Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 in his memory would be appreciated.