Retired Fire Chief Eugene “Gene” Joseph Tierney, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the age of 73. He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Victoria Migliore Tierney. Son of Eugene Joseph Tierney, Sr. and the late Edna Hynes Tierney. Loving father of Victoria Tierney Winter, Andrew Tierney (Wife Stacy) and the late Matthew Tierney. Loving Grandfather of Madison Tierney, Alyssa Tierney, Amber Tierney and Brynn Winter. Brother of Theresa Tierney Short (the late Billy). Uncle of Christy Short Gates (Robert) and Daniel Short (Tricia). Eugene is also survived by great nieces and great nephews. He was born in Algiers, LA and was a resident of Belle Chasse. Eugene retired as Fire Chief with the New Orleans Fire Department Engine 40 after serving 25 years. He also was Fire Chief for 25 years with Cornerstone Chemical Company in Westwego. Eugene was also a Fire Instructor with Jefferson Parish Fireman Training Center in Westwego. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred in memory of Gene. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 10AM until 1PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Saturday at 1PM. Interment with full Fireman Honors will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Belle Chasse. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com