Donald Randolph Tisdall

Donald Randolph Tisdall, 81, peacefully passed away at home in Pawleys Island, SC, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Donald was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Mark Anthony and Sophia Margaret (Kaz) Tisdall, Jr.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Idalia Sariego Tisdall; his sons, Brian C. Tisdall and his wife Nicole of Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada and Christopher M. Tisdall and his wife Theresa of Brooklyn, NY; his sister, Mary Lou Allen, of Long Island, NY; three grandchildren, Genevive, Logan and Dylan; nephews, Jon, Chris, Lou, Jeremy, Peter, Steven, and Anthony; nieces, Patricia, Kathleen, Angie, Kristy and Ellen; many great nephews and nieces; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Donald worked as a NYC Transit Policeman until his retirement in 1989. He was also a member, and retired from Local 807 in Queens, NY. He attended Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys Island.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at Precious Blood of Christ Church, 1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. The family will receive family and friends at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 on Friday August 15, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Donald’s memory to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org

Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet, SC is assisting the family with arrangements.

“It is with great sadness that the Members of the Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums announce the passing of a great friend and supporter of the band, as well as unofficial Honor Guard Member Sgt. Donald Tisdall (Ret), NYC Transit Police Department. Donnie could be seen leading the band in uniform many times at the North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade or seen out and about wearing one of his many Transit Police shirts, as he held the largest collection of TPD apparel in the world. His presence will be missed by all. Rest in Peace Brother. Fidelis ad Mortem.”