Joseph Tighe

Joseph Tighe

Joseph J. Tighe, 76, of Columbia, NC, died Wednesday February 8, 2012. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Elizabeth R. Tighe and was married to Janet E. Tighe of the home. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army, worked for McNeil Laboratories, a division of Johnson and Johnson, as a pharmaceutical research technician for 35 years, helping to develop Tylenol. He was an avid fisherman who loved to fish from the surf.

Including his wife, Mr. Tighe is survived by his daughters; Jenifer Tighe of Columbia, Jaclyn Tighe of Greenville, and a grandson Nicholas Tighe.

A funeral service will take place Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church St, Elizabeth City, NC, with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. The family will receive friends in the lobby after the service. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Tighe family.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.

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  1. Denise on February 10th, 2012 5:49 am

    Jen & Family,
    I didn’t know your Dad, but I know you, so I know he was a good man and will be missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you make your way through this difficult time in your lives.
    Love, Denise


  2. Tom & Gail Wheatley & Family on February 10th, 2012 7:25 am

    Our thought & prayers are with you all
    Our memories of the good times always with us all.


  3. Jenny Williams on February 10th, 2012 7:32 am

    My deepest condolences for you and your family. I only met Mr. Joseph one time he seemed like a character. I know he will be missed greatly. May God Bless you and be with you through this very difficult time. Love Jenny


  4. Kathryn Zimmerman on February 10th, 2012 4:18 pm

    Jen, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know your dad was so proud of you because you are such a beautiful person inside and out. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of your dad. Those memories will help you get through the difficult times. Love, Kathryn Zimmerman


  5. The Skriletz Family on February 10th, 2012 4:56 pm

    We miss you so much Joe! Nit nit nir!:)


  6. Bill Baldy and Diane Carney on February 14th, 2012 4:10 pm

    Jan, we’re so sorry to hear about Joe. We both worked with Joe in the late 70′s and early 80′s at McNeil and though you may not remember us, we’ve met several times. Joe made work enjoyable… he was a bigger-than-life personality, and he will be sorely missed by all of us that knew him.


  7. Tim Diehl on February 15th, 2012 8:34 am

    I am very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing and my prayers go out to your family. I worked with Joe at J&J in Spring House PA and carpooled with him from the Coopersburg area for many years. Joe supported many great projects at J&J that went on to make lives better for many people. Of course what I remember most is Joe’s great humor and how he made the ride to work always entertaining. From time to time I think of some of the silly things that Joe use to say, “small steps on the way in, big steps on the way out” (out of work of course). “dam blue heads” when an older driver was driving slow on the road. I have now been fortunate to work for J&J for 30 years, and I still reflect on the time that I spent with Joe, Peg, Craig and Bob in the carpool, and Joe was a big part of that fun. We were all lucky to have known him. Our thoughts are with your family.
    Best Regards,
    Tim


  8. Shelley and Nicole Mills on February 15th, 2012 8:14 pm

    Jackie and family,

    We are so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Our prayers are with you.


  9. Craig Schneider on February 15th, 2012 9:05 pm

    Jan, please except my condolences on your loss of Joe. I knew Joe for many years through working with him at JNJ. We actually worked in the same CNS lab for several years, rode in the same carpool with Tim, George and Peggy, and we went on several camping/fishing trips. It was always exciting to be with Joe on theses trips because you never knew what would happen; something bizarre or crazy always did occur. On a fishing trip to north-central PA with Joe and Bill Baldy, we had: a flat tire on Joe’s camper within 5 minutes from the trip’s beginning, a tire fell off a car right in front of us on the way home and nearly hit us, and Joe came down with bronchitis after the trip! Of course there were incidents at work such as the time Joe broke a bottle of radioactive waste which shut down his lab for two days. There never was a dull moment when Joe was around. Joe was unique and had a saying for almost any situation. My personal favorite was “Don’t confuse activity with achievment”. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Craig


  10. Billy & Marsha Brown on February 17th, 2012 4:17 am

    Dear Jan,
    We’re so sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a nice man. Life has taken many twists & turns since our work together at SOSR. I think of you often and the impression you made on me while we were there together. Please know we’ll continue to think of you, the girls & Nicholas in the days ahead. Hug each other and remember how many people are glad to have known your family. You’re very special, good people. God bless you all. Love you, Billy & Marsha Brown.


  11. Barb & Tom Layton on February 18th, 2012 5:34 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.


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