Joseph M. Tierney

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]

Joseph M. Tierney
Tierney (ca.1984–1987)
President of the Boston City Council
In office
1983–1985
Preceded byChristopher A. Iannella
Succeeded byBruce Bolling
In office
1979
Preceded byLawrence DiCara
Succeeded byChristopher A. Iannella
In office
1977
Preceded byLouise Day Hicks
Succeeded byLawrence DiCara
In office
1964–1965
Preceded byPeter F. Hines
Succeeded byFrederick C. Langone
At-large member of the Boston City Council
In office
1972–1987
Succeeded byRosaria Salerno
Personal details
BornJanuary 1, 1941
DiedDecember 13, 2009 (age 68)
Hyde Park, Boston, US
Resting placeCedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePat James
Children3 (incl. Maura Tierney)
Alma mater

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