Richard Tierno

Beloved husband and father, Richard “Dick” Tierno, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family one day before his 92nd birthday.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father, an honest and loyal person. Dick was an Oldsmobile car salesman for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing and cigars.

He was predeceased by his daughter Karolyn, parents John and Caroline Tierno, brothers John and Anthony Tierno, nephews; Anthony, Phillip and Christopher Tierno, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald P. and Ann Ferrante, brother-in-law, Donald T. Ferrante. Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Roz Tierno, son, Richard Tierno, Jr., brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Sue Tierno, sister-in- law, Diana Tierno,  devoted niece, Monica Tierno, nephews and nieces, David (uncle Dick’s fishing buddy) and Danielle Tierno, John Tierno, Paul and Claudine Tierno, Christine Martellaro and Amy and Jeff Leivonen, great nephews and nieces, Isabella, Faith, Cloey, Dana, Adam, Casciana, McKenzi, Anthony, Adriana and Nicholas. He leaves behind Diane and Tracey, (his pizzelle makers), Cindy and Mike Anthony, Lucian Fresquez-Parker, Scott Cisek, Raf Tierno and Coleen Kent. He also leaves behind his faithful four-legged companion, Teddy. Dick’s family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Sheri Nichols and the amazing staff of Binghamton General for their outstanding care.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the DeMunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Diane Thomas officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 until the time of services. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com.