Joseph W. Pierce passed away on June 22. Beloved husband of Carmen (nee Reiser). Devoted father of Joseph, Patty West and Darren. Proud grandfather of Jessica West. Dear brother of Maura Reilly and Patricia Antonacci. Arrangements were handled by the Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home in Whitestone. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Fidelis R.C. Church. Interment was at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery.