Mr. Edwin J. "Ed" "Joe" McTiernan

Mr. Edwin J. “Ed” “Joe” McTiernan, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family. Born in Utica on October 13, 1927, Edwin was the son of the late Edwin T. and Mildred (Edwards) McTiernan. He also knew the guidance of his step-mother, Marian (Nolan) McTiernan. Raised and educated locally, he was a 1946 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Ed was a member of the New York State Guard and the New York State National Guard. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. On September 27, 1952 he married the former Johanna M. Marchese with whom he has shared his love and life for 61 years. For 20 years, Ed worked as a technician at UNIVAC and he also held a position with the New York Central Railroad. He retired from Par Microsystems as an electrical technician after 10 years of employment. Ed was a benevolent and giving man, always ready to help others. He was a member of the American Legion Post #229, and the Whitestown Senior Center. He was a parishioner of St. Peter’s Church. Ed is survived by his wife, Johanna; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda A. and Martin Jin of Utah; and his son, Edwin M. McTiernan and fiancée Gail Owen of Schuyler. In addition, he leaves his sisters and brother-in-law, Marilyn McTiernan of SC, MariRose and Earl Wengert of Clayville; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law Delphine “Dottie” Marchese of Utica; and his close friend, Martin Denali. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Tom Brodie; and his brother-in-law, Nicholas R. Marchese. The family appreciates the professionalism and tenacity of the doctors, nurses, and staff of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, especially acknowledging the efforts of the Intensive Care Unit. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit flowers. Edwin’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Peter’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered with military honors. Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Edwin J. "Ed" "Joe" McTiernan

October 13, 1927 - October 15, 2013