Peter Christopher Tierney, 54, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021. He was the son of John and Helena (Hogan) Tierney. Peter is survived by his siblings Sean Tierney, and his wife Pam, Alicia Sheehan, Maureen Bracewell, and her husband Stephen, and Robert Tierney, and his wife Laura. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and five great nieces. He was the brother of the late James Tierney.
Peter was affiliated with the Arc of Blackstone Valley, RIARC and worked at the New to You Resale Shop. Peter lived in the Trenton Residence for several years. His housemates and staff were like family.
Peter attended Fallon Memorial Elementary School and participated in many of the school’s musicals. He attended and graduated from Tolman High School. Everything Peter did was done with class and style. He touched many lives with his firm handshake and a brilliant smile. His kind, gentle spirit, and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Peter was fascinated with anything involving the military and was never without his beloved military hats in hand. Peter cherished the time spent with family and friends. As Peter got older, he developed a love for ice coffee. He was willing to do anything and go anywhere if an ice coffee was involved. Peter always looked forward to his weekly ice coffee dates with his sister.
Peter lived life to the fullest and loved being involved. He was active in the BVC First Theater Group which performed at City Nights Dinner Theater, in Pawtucket. He performed dual lead roles of a young Scrooge and Tiny Tim in the Christmas Carol. His love for being involved continued with joining Kid’s Break Television Show on cable, where he was a camera man. Peter also worked at various neighborhood restaurants. As a Special Olympian, Peter competed in track and field events, winning many medals over the years. In 1991, Peter was proud to represent RI in the International Special Olympic games in Minneapolis, MN, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Relative and friends are kindly invited to visiting hours Saturday, August 14, 2021, 8:30 - 10:30a.m. in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, Lincoln, RI. Live streaming will be available. (The video stream window will appear on this page, below Peter's obituary at 8:30a.m. on Saturday morning). Graveside funeral will immediately follow. The family requests masks and social distancing be observed. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory to: ARC of Blackstone Valley, 500 Prospect Street, Wing A, Pawtucket, RI 02860.