Former Chief of Police of Pembroke Pines Mr. John H. Tighe, 83, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 24, 2013. Mr. Tigue is survived by his wife, Amy Ann Tighe; sons, John Cathy Tighe, Thomas Lisa Tighe, Timothy Roberta Tighe, Paul Jan Tighe, and William Diana Tighe; daughters, Ann Marie Tighe and Kathleen Ray DeLaRosa; 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, May 27, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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Amy and Jim Multack (Lake Worth FL USA)
May 25, 2013, 12:00 am
Our Thoughts and Hearts go out to John and Cathy and Your Family at the loss of your Father Jack. We hope that fond memories will make this difficult time a little easier for you.
All Our Love…
Greg Varley (COOKEVILLE TN)
May 25, 2013, 12:00 am
My condolences to the Tighe family. I am very much appreciative to Chief Tighe for giving me my start in law enforcement. I had a fantastic 20-year career and have fond memories of my start under Jack Tighe.
Robert and Pearl Kahl (Inverness FL USA)
May 27, 2013, 12:00 am
To the Tighe family.
Our condolences to all family members. Jack was a wonderful family man and was always there for everyone especially his family. Hold onto the memories you all created together and may you all continue live by his motto- ” to family”.
With our deepest sympathy,
Cathy DeLotto (Blauvelt NY)
May 27, 2013, 12:00 am
Dear Amy and all my cousins,
Sending sympathy,comfort and love to all. Jack was a formidable man who will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS “THE BEAR” !
Dan Giustino (Pembroke Pines FL United States)
May 27, 2013, 12:00 am
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Chief Dan Giustino and the Command Staff of the Pembroke Pines Police Department
Bonnie & Ed Knapp (Alachua FL USA)
May 28, 2013, 12:00 am
To the family of John Tighe,
It seems so long ago when I worked with and for Chief Tighe. I can always say, he gave respect and honor to his men. I am saddened by his passing, but proud to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with hi. May God Bless him.
Edward B, Knapp
Pembroke Pines Police Captain Ret