| Date Deceased | October 27, 2023 |
| Hometown | Hornell/Arkport |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | November 3, 2023 |
| Service Time | 10 a.m. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
Robert S. “Bob” Pierce
ARKPORT – Robert S. “Bob” Pierce, 52, of County Route 46 (Town of Dansville) entered into rest Friday morning (Oct. 27, 2023) at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY with his devoted wife, Deb at his side.
Born in Elmira, NY on Feb. 16, 1971, he was a son of Lawrence E. “Larry” Pierce, who predeceased him on Feb. 15, 2016 and Margaret “Peggy” Pierce, who survives.
A resident of the Hornell area for most of his life, Bob was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1989.
He was employed as a manager at McDonalds in Hornell before he became the Sous Chef at the former Club 57 Restaurant and for the past 15 years he was employed as the Kitchen Manager at Applebee’s in Hornell. Wherever Bob was employed he had a wonderful working relationship with his co-workers.
A die-hard NY Giants fan, Bob loved being busy and especially enjoyed gardening and being outside. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, son and brother; he adored his “girls” and loved being a “Papa.”
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 17 years, Deborah (Smith) Pierce, who he married in Arkport, NY on Aug. 19, 2006; two daughters, Chelsea (Trevor) Miller of Greenwood, NY and Emily (Nicholas) Scannell of Zephyrhills, FL; four granddaughters, Onalea, Emory and Addalee Miller and Bexley Scannell; his mother, Peggy Pierce of Sebring, FL; one brother, Joseph (Tammy) Pierce of Brooksville, FL; one sister, Kandy (Barry) Medlen of Clermont, FL a niece, Brooke Pierce and a nephew, Jason Pierce; also several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his beloved Labradors, Cocoa and Denali.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by an infant brother, Lawrence E. Pierce II.
Calling hours are 4-7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 2, 2023) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers and because of his love of animals, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Bob’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Bob are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
PEGGY AND FAMILY. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS AND MAY THE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF BOB THAT YOU HOLD DEAR IN YOUR HEARTS HELP COMFORT AND SUSTAIN YOU DURING THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME.
PEGGY AND FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THE DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOU FIND PEACE THAT THERE IS NO MORE SUFFERING AND THAT BOB IS NOW SAFELY IN THE ARMS OF HIS MAKER. BLESSINGS TO ALL, PAT AND BOB LeFILES.
Dear Peggy and Family, I am so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. My children were friends of the boys when we lived on Bemis Ave. and some worked with him at McDonalds. They thought very highly of him! My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Patty Howe, former LCF
I have such great memories of Bobby. He is one of the most pleasant spots in all my years of teaching -his ready smile, he willingness to help, his eager attitude toward learning and his polite and sweet demeanor – all wonderful traits.
My heartfelt sympathy to and prayers for Peggy and Deb and family.
AnnMarie Barillo
Debbie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, he was such a sweet man and a great neighbor, we wish we had spent more time with you and Bob, the summers always went way too fast. He is gone way too soon. may he be at peace. Love to you Merle and Carol