William Jeffrey Tully

William Jeffrey Tully, Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 10, 1947 at Margaret Haig Maternity Hospital to William John and Anne Louise Tully. Jeff graduated from Medina High School and Bowling Green State University. He went on to Ohio State University where earned a degree in law. Jeff spent his career working in Cleveland, Chicago and across California focusing on commercial real estate and trusts. Jeff was a proud fraternity brother of Theta Chi, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed golf, racquetball and traveling. Jeff was an active member of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Costa Mesa.

Jeff is survived by his “sister and brother-in-law”, Claudia and Cleve Tuck along with their children, Brian (Stefanie) Tuck, Jennifer Tuck and Kristy-Storm Forman. He is also survived by special friends Lynn McMurray, Virgil (Margaret) Nolde, Robert Secrist and family, Al Resnick and family, Jeff Charney and family. He leaves behind his beloved family in the Carolinas and beyond including Pierre Bouvette and a host of cousins. He is also survived by his work partner, Ron Swart.

Jeff asked that his thanks be expressed to the wonderful staff of Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Irvine Medical Center and Chapman Global Medical Center/Vitas Hospice. He is grateful for their care, understanding and support during his battle with cancer.

A service is scheduled at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2pm with internment at Pacific View Memorial Park followed by a repass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 183 East Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 in Jeff’s memory.