James Joseph McTiernan, born to William and Mary McTiernan on March 11, 1923. Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 in his hometown of San Francisco, while holding hands with his beloved wife of 73 years, Mira McTiernan. James, a fourth generation San Franciscan, is survived by his wife Mira (nee Mahoney), sons Daniel (Kerry), James (Mary), Thomas (d. 1983) Patrick (Carmen) and daughter Mary. James leaves behind 12 grandchildren, James, Colleen, Aileen, Emily, Andrew, Amanda, Allison, Erin, Fiona, Briana, Christopher and Nicholas. He also leaves behind 13 great grandchildren.

James served in the United States Navy during World War II as Motor Machinist Mate First Class (T) USNR V-6. James and Mira met on a train from San Francisco to Boyes Hot Springs and were married in 1949. His Pacific Telephone career spanned over 37 years, a proud member of CWA Union and Pacific Telephone Pioneers.
A South San Francisco resident since 1955, and a dedicated Saint Veronica's parishioner for over 64 years, he was a Eucharistic Minister and active SVdP volunteer. He was active in his community as a SSF Pee Wee PAL "Private Eyes" Coach, Cub Scout Leader and various organizations. James was a world traveler, avid painter, gardener and golfer.


Visitation will be on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 2PM with rosary to begin, 3PM at Garden Chapel, South San Francisco. Funeral Mass Monday, August 15, 2022, 10:30AM at Saint Veronica's Catholic Church, SSF