Leo C. Tynan, Jr., age 83, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006, with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Renee; son, Dr. Leo Tynan III and wife, Elizabeth of Fredericksburg; daughters, Martha Sheesley and husband, John of San Antonio; Johanna McElfresh and husband, Andrew of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Matthew, Eileen and Kate Tynan, Hanna, Martita and Leah Sheesley, Dashiell and Daisy McElfresh; sister, Elizabeth Tynan; brother, John Tynan and wife, Agga; mother-in-law, Martha Fischer; brother-in-law, George Fischer and wife, Carolyn.
Leo graduated from Central Catholic High School before attending Virginia Military Institute. Following graduation from VMI in 1943, he served in the U.S. Army as a forward artillery observer in the Burma theatre during World War II. Trained in jungle mountain warfare and attached to a cavalry squadron, Second Lt. Tynan earned both the coveted Combat Infantry Badge while with Merrill's Marauders and later was awarded the Silver Star in March of 1945 for gallantry in action at the battle of Knight's Hill. Following graduation from St. Mary's School of Law, he served in the District Attorney's office, followed by years of private practice in San Antonio.
Having spent summers of his youth sailing on Chesapeake Bay, he had a great love of the sea and sailing. He enjoyed sailboat racing and cruising with his family and friends on the Texas coast, Canyon Lake, the Virgin Islands and the coasts of California and Maine. He was an avid reader. His interests included history, politics, science and economics. Above all, his greatest joy was his family.
Memorial Mass:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
202 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX US 78205
Memorial Mass held on
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2006
2:00 pm
Fr. Bill Davis, OMI officiating
Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund; One Intrepid Square West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 or www.fallenheroesfund.org. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
See also, Edward Walter Tynan, III, Mary Tynan Davis, Walter Costello Tynan, Johanna Tynan, Edward K. Tynan, Eliza Tynan, Lizzie Tynan, and Edward "Walter" Tynan, Jr.
Prosecuting Attorneys Virtual Cemetery
World War II Registry Honoree
Leo graduated from Central Catholic High School before attending Virginia Military Institute. Following graduation from VMI in 1943, he served in the U.S. Army as a forward artillery observer in the Burma theatre during World War II. Trained in jungle mountain warfare and attached to a cavalry squadron, Second Lt. Tynan earned both the coveted Combat Infantry Badge while with Merrill's Marauders and later was awarded the Silver Star in March of 1945 for gallantry in action at the battle of Knight's Hill. Following graduation from St. Mary's School of Law, he served in the District Attorney's office, followed by years of private practice in San Antonio.
Having spent summers of his youth sailing on Chesapeake Bay, he had a great love of the sea and sailing. He enjoyed sailboat racing and cruising with his family and friends on the Texas coast, Canyon Lake, the Virgin Islands and the coasts of California and Maine. He was an avid reader. His interests included history, politics, science and economics. Above all, his greatest joy was his family.
Memorial Mass:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
202 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX US 78205
Memorial Mass held on
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2006
2:00 pm
Fr. Bill Davis, OMI officiating
Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund; One Intrepid Square West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 or www.fallenheroesfund.org. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
See also, Edward Walter Tynan, III, Mary Tynan Davis, Walter Costello Tynan, Johanna Tynan, Edward K. Tynan, Eliza Tynan, Lizzie Tynan, and Edward "Walter" Tynan, Jr.
Prosecuting Attorneys Virtual Cemetery
World War II Registry Honoree
Leo C. Tynan, Jr., age 83, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006, with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Renee; son, Dr. Leo Tynan III and wife, Elizabeth of Fredericksburg; daughters, Martha Sheesley and husband, John of San Antonio; Johanna McElfresh and husband, Andrew of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Matthew, Eileen and Kate Tynan, Hanna, Martita and Leah Sheesley, Dashiell and Daisy McElfresh; sister, Elizabeth Tynan; brother, John Tynan and wife, Agga; mother-in-law, Martha Fischer; brother-in-law, George Fischer and wife, Carolyn.
Leo graduated from Central Catholic High School before attending Virginia Military Institute. Following graduation from VMI in 1943, he served in the U.S. Army as a forward artillery observer in the Burma theatre during World War II. Trained in jungle mountain warfare and attached to a cavalry squadron, Second Lt. Tynan earned both the coveted Combat Infantry Badge while with Merrill's Marauders and later was awarded the Silver Star in March of 1945 for gallantry in action at the battle of Knight's Hill. Following graduation from St. Mary's School of Law, he served in the District Attorney's office, followed by years of private practice in San Antonio.
Having spent summers of his youth sailing on Chesapeake Bay, he had a great love of the sea and sailing. He enjoyed sailboat racing and cruising with his family and friends on the Texas coast, Canyon Lake, the Virgin Islands and the coasts of California and Maine. He was an avid reader. His interests included history, politics, science and economics. Above all, his greatest joy was his family.
Memorial Mass:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
202 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX US 78205
Memorial Mass held on
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2006
2:00 pm
Fr. Bill Davis, OMI officiating
Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund; One Intrepid Square West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 or www.fallenheroesfund.org. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
See also, Edward Walter Tynan, III, Mary Tynan Davis, Walter Costello Tynan, Johanna Tynan, Edward K. Tynan, Eliza Tynan, Lizzie Tynan, and Edward "Walter" Tynan, Jr.
Prosecuting Attorneys Virtual Cemetery
World War II Registry Honoree
Leo graduated from Central Catholic High School before attending Virginia Military Institute. Following graduation from VMI in 1943, he served in the U.S. Army as a forward artillery observer in the Burma theatre during World War II. Trained in jungle mountain warfare and attached to a cavalry squadron, Second Lt. Tynan earned both the coveted Combat Infantry Badge while with Merrill's Marauders and later was awarded the Silver Star in March of 1945 for gallantry in action at the battle of Knight's Hill. Following graduation from St. Mary's School of Law, he served in the District Attorney's office, followed by years of private practice in San Antonio.
Having spent summers of his youth sailing on Chesapeake Bay, he had a great love of the sea and sailing. He enjoyed sailboat racing and cruising with his family and friends on the Texas coast, Canyon Lake, the Virgin Islands and the coasts of California and Maine. He was an avid reader. His interests included history, politics, science and economics. Above all, his greatest joy was his family.
Memorial Mass:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
202 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX US 78205
Memorial Mass held on
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2006
2:00 pm
Fr. Bill Davis, OMI officiating
Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund; One Intrepid Square West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 or www.fallenheroesfund.org. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
See also, Edward Walter Tynan, III, Mary Tynan Davis, Walter Costello Tynan, Johanna Tynan, Edward K. Tynan, Eliza Tynan, Lizzie Tynan, and Edward "Walter" Tynan, Jr.
Prosecuting Attorneys Virtual Cemetery
World War II Registry Honoree
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