Photo courtesy of McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City
Gloucester City, New Jersey
Jun 28, 1973 – May 17, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family, Matt passed peacefully on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 51. Loving and devoted husband of 23 years to Kathleen J. Pierce (nee Murphy). Loving father of Matthew E. Pierce, Jr. and Ryann K. Pierce. Cherished son of Robert E. Pierce, Sr. and the late Alice C. Pierce (nee Gramley). Beloved brother of Dorothy Lucca (John), Daniel Pierce and the late Robert E. Pierce, Jr. Adored son-in-law of Elinor Murphy. Beloved brother-in-law of Cheryl Benham (William), James R. Murphy, Jr. (Abigail), Nicole Balaia (Ilidio) and Trisha Schnieder. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and his YOMUPAMI Family.
Matt was raised in Hammonton, NJ and was a graduate of Hammonton High School class of 1991. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rutgers University Camden. Matt was a partner at Heffler, Radetich & Saitta CPA in Philadelphia. He was a devoted volunteer in Gloucester City youth sports and helped many of the sports programs with their accounting needs. Matt proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and recently became of a member of the Cresent Park VFW Post 9563 in Bellmawr Park. Matt enjoyed spending time in Maine surrounded by his YOMUPAMI family.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 from 4 to 5:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where funeral services will be held at 5:30 PM. Military honors for Matt will be celebrated in the funeral home at the conclusion of his services. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Matt with a donation to a Gloucester City youth sports organization of your choice.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Matthew E. Pierce, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142.
Read MoreMy condolences to you and your family, so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Curran
May 27, 2025 | Friend
The staff at SJVSC are deeply saddened by the passing of Matt. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his entire family. May God welcome him home with open arms and may He embrace you all with love and grace at this time. RIP Matt.
South Jersey Vascular Surgery Center
May 27, 2025 | Mount Laurel, NJ | Friend
I loved the Saturday pool party’s where you would cook dinner on the grill and the time we spent together. I miss you much and I love you
Debi Murphy
May 23, 2025 | Sicklerville, NJ | Family
My prayers and condolences to the entire Pierce Family during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Matt. It was truly a pleasure to work with him over the last 12 years. We shared many laughs and stories over the years. Rest in peace.
Anthony Fragale
May 21, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Coworker
May Matt rest in peace! He was a friend and colleague. We will miss him dearly.
David Cuff
May 21, 2025 | Coworker
I knew Matt for over 25 years. Got to spend 1 week a year with him, Kathy and the kids in Maine as part of the YOMUPAMI family. He made these camping trips so much fun with his wit and humor. During the rest of the year he and I often stayed in with our love for sports and just celebrating life. I love you brother, and I will so much miss you, but I take comfort in knowing I will see you again.
Kevin York
May 21, 2025 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | Family
Matt was a true friend, loved him so much- he was just the best person.... miss you my buddy
Betty anne Spencer
May 19, 2025 | Gloucester City, NJ | Friend
Some of my fineness memories with Matt or at his house in Hamilton where he grew up. Every Thanksgiving my family and I would go to the house and feast. you watch the football games, play basketball, freeze tag, ghost in the graveyard, ride motorcycles, and pick blueberries behind the house. We would wrestle in his room and his mom my aunt Alice would come in and yell at us, and of course, who couldn’t forget his big brother Bobby coming in and beat the hell out of us, sometimes making us...
Johnny Gramley
May 19, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Family
Matt and I had so many childhood memories. I don’t even know where to start.
My fondest memories with Matt were at the house in Hamilton. Everything’s given we would pick blueberries from the blueberry farm behind the house and ride dirt bikes all over the property as well as playing basketball freeze tag ghost in the graveyard so many great memories with him.. You will be missed dearly. cuz Every time I came up to Jersey to visit you were the first one they’re waiting for me. I love...
Johnny gramley
May 19, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Family
