John F. Pierce

PIERCE, JOHN F. of S. Easton formerly of Norwood and Roslindale, and a Navy Veteran during the Korean War, passed away on August 22, 2018 at the age of 88. John was the beloved husband of Elena M. (Cassano) Pierce. Devoted father of Debbie Huffman of TX, Sandra Usina of TX, Bonnie Bynum of TX, William Pierce and his wife Delicia of TX, Donna M. Schmidt and her husband Bill of Mansfield, Susan Ober and her husband Tim of NH and the late John F. Pierce Jr. of New Hampshire, Brother of Margaret Thornton of Stoughton and the late Mary Thornton of Vermont, cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late John H. and Margaret (Sugrue) Pierce. John was a devoted and respected employee of Boston Edison for 45 years before retiring as Director of Public Housing. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, Monday Aug. 27, 2018 at 9:30am followed by a funeral mass at 10:30am at St. Timothy's Church Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday Aug. 26, 2018 from 4-7pm. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Veterans Memorial Fund or the Dana Farber Institute.