NAPLES, FL - Mr. Philip J. Tivnan 80, of Naples, Florida and Ossipee, New Hampshire, formerly of Danvers, beloved husband of Elaine A. (Tobin) Tivnan, died April 24, 2012 at Naples Community Hospital, in Naples, Florida, following a brief illness, with his wife at his side.

Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Arthur and Agnes (Lyons) Tivnan. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.

An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Mr. Tivnan had been employed for over thirty five years with the United States Postal Service retiring as a supervisor.

A longtime resident of the Town of Danvers, Mr. Tivnan was a communicant of St. Richard Parish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1505 of Danvers. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a long time member of the Indian Creek Golf Club in Ossippee, N.H.. During his retirement years, he truly enjoyed his time spent with his loving wife in Florida and New Hampshire. He was a dedicated father, grandfather and brother who will be deeply missed.

In addition to his loving wife, Philip is survived by his daughter, Carol Ann Powers and her husband Derek of Danvers, his sons, Thomas P. Tivnan and his wife Julie of Danvers and Brian Tivnan of Danvers, his grandchildren, Sean, Allison, Caitlin, Andrew and Lauren Tivnan and Brendan and Jonathan Powers, his brother Robert Tivnan of Danvers and ten nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Joseph, John, Arthur Jr. and Rita Tivnan.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte. 62) Danvers, Saturday at 12:15 P.M. followed by his funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers at 1 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours prior to the funeral from 9 A.M. to 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Philip's memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.