Mr. Shaun F. Tierney

Shaun Francis Tierney, 66, of Crane Avenue, passed away peacefully at home with his family on October 14, 2022. Born on October 20, 1955, to the late Jean (Carmel) and Robert A. Tierney, Sr., Shaun was a life-long Pittsfield resident. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1973 and was in the first Human Services graduating class of Berkshire Community College in 1975. Shaun was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary (Mazzeo) Tierney. And in their 45 years of marriage together, they raised three children, shared countless adventures, and traveled the world with a close network of old and new friends. Shaun had a long and varied career in the plastics industry, beginning as a machinist on the shop floor at Marland Mold where he discovered his keen interest in drafting and mold design. His eagerness to learn and honest work ethic were the cornerstones of his career as a plastic mold engineer for various companies, ultimately working for GE Plastics as an Application Development Engineer. When Shaun was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in 2007 he retired from GE and applied his extraordinary thirst for knowledge to Kidney Cancer Research. Shaun was a patient representative on the Governance Committee for the Dana-Farber /Harvard Cancer Center, a top fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, and a three time Jimmy Fund Walk Hero. He took great pride in being the voice of hope and counsel for other patients with kidney cancer. Through his work with Smart Patient, an online discussion forum, he made many friends from around the world. But his most valued friendship was with his doctor from Dana Farber, Dr. Toni Choieri. Although in treatment for 15 years, Shaun never missed an opportunity to spend time with his family, particularly the six grandchildren he felt so blessed to have the opportunity to make memories with. Always one for a good time, Pops often led the pack into mischief, until some rule-abiding parent intervened, usually for safety’s sake. The hearts of Henry Shaun, Hazel Elizabeth, Cecily Mae, Weston Francis, Lila Shae, and Eloise Grace will forever carry a little piece of their Pops’ silly antics. Shaun leaves his wife of 45 years, Mary (Mazzeo) Tierney, as well as his children: Meagan Gemborys (Brian), Jessica Austin (Timothy) and Brian Tierney (Heather). Shaun’s children hold memories of a dad who was always there to encourage and cheer them on in all their endeavors. Shaun was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Robert Tierney, Sr., but leaves behind his loving siblings: Robert Tierney, Jr. (Jody), Elizabeth Shepard (Thomas), Timothy Tierney (Christine), and Daniel Tierney. Brother-in-law, Mark Mazzeo (Stacy), and many other family and friends. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Shaun F. Tierney will be Thursday, October 20, 2022, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. A. Peter Gregory, Pastor Emeritus. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires or to Dana-Farber. Shaun’s daughter, Meagan, will be running the Boston Marathon in April in memory of her dad, as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Donations can be made directly to: http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/Meagan_Gemborys.

Mr. Shaun F. Tierney

October 20, 1955 - October 14, 2022