David J. DePierro

David J. DePierro obituary, Rochester, NY

David J. DePierro

David DePierro Obituary

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David J. DePierro
FAIRPORT, NY – David passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and caring staff at the Isaiah House on November 1, 2024, at the age of 54. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David is survived by his loving parents, Joseph & Carol DePierro of Fairport NY. His sisters Diana (Bill) Heggeness of Granby CT and Debbie (Scott) DeMeo of Cheshire, CT. He is also survived by his three beautiful nieces: Hallie Heggeness, Molly, and Brooke DeMeo.
David was a lifelong resident of Fairport, NY and graduated from Fairport High School in 1989. He was a self-taught guitarist and diehard heavy metal and classic rock fan. David enjoyed cooking and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. He brought laughter and joy into the lives of everyone he met. In his own words, "I wanted the best for the world and always treated people with respect and kindness"
At his request there will not be a service to celebrate his life. Donations in his memory can be made to the Isaiah House 1005 East Avenue Rochester NY 14607. www.theisaiahhouse.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rochester Cremation - Henrietta

4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623

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