Alexander John Pierson

Alexander John Pierson obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Alexander John Pierson

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Mar

31

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955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566

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Mar

31

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Service at St Catherine's Catholic Church

955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566

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Mar

31

Service

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Graveside at Quarryville Cemetery

685 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566

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Alexander Pierson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lambie Funeral Home - Philadelphia on Mar. 27, 2026.
Alexander John Pierson, affectionately known as Al, left us on March 25, 2026. Born on July 27, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, Al spent his early years in the city of brotherly love before moving to Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He was a loving husband, a compassionate brother, a loyal friend, and a reliable presence in the lives of many.

Al was the epitome of service – serving his country as a U.S. Marine and protecting his community as a police officer and detective with the City of Philadelphia. His unwavering dedication, along with his quick wit and innate ability to make people laugh, brought light to many lives. Al had a special knack for reading, often enjoying a good book, but his true passion was his wife, Ginny. Their bond was unbreakable and the love they shared was evident to all who knew them.

Al is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Pierson, and his two sisters, Mary Anne Pierson, MSBT and Terry Pierson, SSJ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Pierson and Alice Bollendorf. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service that continues to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him. His funny anecdotes, compassionate presence, and steadfast loyalty will be deeply missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena R. C. Church 955 Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA 17566. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow Tuesday 11:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Al will be laid to rest with US Marine Corps Honors following mass at Quarryville Cemetery 695 Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA.

We invite all who knew Al to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. It is our hope that these shared stories and images will serve as a tribute to Al's remarkable life and bring comfort to those who loved him.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Visitation at St Catherine's Catholic Church

955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

31

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Service at St Catherine's Catholic Church

955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

31

Service

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Graveside at Quarryville Cemetery

685 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.