Thomas Joseph Tivnan

Thomas J. Tivnan of Wilmington entered into rest on May 2, 2024, with his family at his side.  He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. (Jameson).  He was the devoted father of Thomas Tivnan and his wife Michele of York, Maine, Paul Tivnan and his wife Patricia of Wilmington and Rosemary Connelly and her husband Harry of Wilmington.  Tom was the proud grandfather of Christopher and Sean Tivnan and Kalin and Elizabeth Connelly.  One of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren’s concerts, games and recitals.

Tom was born in Everett on May 16, 1934, and grew up in Revere, the son of the late Charles and Olive (Murray) Tivnan and brother of the late Sister Mary Charles O.S.C. After graduating from Merrimack College in 1956 with a degree in accounting he attended Officers Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island.  After being commissioned as an Ensign in 1957 he was stationed at the Boston Naval Shipyard where he proudly served on the heavy cruiser USS Albany, CA 123 as a gunnery officer.  Following 14 months service on the Albany, now LT (jg) Tivnan served at OCS Newport as an Instructor.  After his active duty service, he served in the Naval Reserve in Newport.  Recalled to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he retired as a Lieutenant in 1970.

Tom’s working life was as an accountant at Northeast Airlines, John Hancock and the IRS.  He was also a lifelong communicant at the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere and St. Thomas in Wilmington, teaching CCD at both parishes.

Later in life, after moving to Wilmington to be closer to family, he was an active member of the Senior Center where he very much enjoyed participating in the group activities, trips and just chatting with his fellow seniors.  An avid Boston sports fan, he enjoyed watching games with family.  He will be greatly missed for his self-sacrifice, kindness, integrity and sense of humor.

Visitation for Tom will be held at Buonfiglio Funeral Home, 128 Revere St. Revere, MA. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:15 AM. Funeral mass to follow at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere, MA.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Monastery of Saint Clare, 590 Gay St. Westwood, MA 02090 www.poorclarenunsboston.org