Robert Tiernan
1929–2014 (age 85)
Politician
Biography
Robert Tiernan (1929–2014) devoted himself to public service in both the legislative and judicial branches, representing Rhode Island in the U.S. House of Representatives and later bringing fairness to the courtroom as a judge. His legislative work reflected a genuine concern for working families and a belief in pragmatic solutions.
As a mentor he encouraged civility and reasoned debate, and his friends recall a steady companion who valued community above politics; he now rests at New Saint Francis Cemetery.