Joseph M. Tierney

Joseph M. Tierney
Tierney (center) with Joe Moakley (left) and James M. Kelly (ca.1984–1987)
At-large member of the Boston City Council
In office
1972–1987
Succeeded by Rosaria Salerno
Personal details
Born January 1, 1941
Died December 13, 2009 (age 68)
Hyde Park, Boston
Resting place Cedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston)
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Pat James
Children 3 (incl. Maura Tierney)
Alma mater

Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%.[1] He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.[2]

References

  1. Marquard, Bryan (December 15, 2009). "Joseph M. Tierney, longtime City Council president, 68". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. Boston Herald obituary for Joseph M. “Sonny” Tierney. Boston Herald, December 15-16, 2009
Preceded by
Louise Day Hicks
Lawrence DiCara
Christopher A. Iannella
President of the Boston City Council
1977
1979
1983–1985
Succeeded by
Lawrence DiCara
Christopher A. Iannella
Bruce Bolling


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