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Notes for Richard Taylor PIERCE
1926-2015 Richard Taylor “Dick” Pierce, age 89, of Wilmington, DE went peacefully to his Lord surrounded by family on July 15, 2015. Born April 9, 1926 to William and May Pierce (Powell), Dick grew up in Lenni, PA and graduated from Media High School. After serving in the Navy during WWII, Dick wed Catherine and moved to Claymont, DE where they raised their family. He retired from General Chemical in 1991. His passion in life was his family and the education of his children and grandchildren. Dick is survived by his wife, Catherine (Valentino) Pierce; his children, Christina Showalter, Esq. (David) and William D. Pierce, M.D.; grandchildren: Ethan and Abigail Showalter, Sophia and Grace Pierce; and two brothers: James Pierce and CDR. David Pierce. He was preceded in death by siblings: William, Harold, Barton, Francis, Norman and Blanche Pierce and Lavinia Bonsall. A visitation will be held on Tuesday , July 21 from 6 to 8 pm at the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19702 and again on Wednesday, July 22 at 10 am followed by a service in celebration of Dick’s life at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, 35 New Rd, Lenni, PA 19052.
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