TIERNEY, RICHARD E. "Ricko" retired Dedham Firefighter of Norwood passed away on June 7, 2017 at the age of 66. Son of the late Roger T. and Maude (Blackburn) Tierney. Father of Abigail Tierney. Brother of Jane Phinney and husband Edward of Dedham, John of Milford, Patricia of Dedham, Maureen Ford and her husband Michael of Medway, and the late Thomas Tierney, William Tierney and David Tierney. The wishes of Ricko was to have a private burial service at the Mass. National Cemetery Bourne, MA with US Army Honors which was held and arranged by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Norwood Military Support Group c/o Veterans' Services The Town of Norwood PO Box 40 Norwood, MA 02062.