Matthew T. Pierce

1943 - 2015

Matthew T. Pierce of Greentown Matthew T. Pierce, 71 of Greentown, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. He was born September 1, 1943 in Swedeland to the late Donald Joseph and Josephine V. (Opielski) Pierce. Matthew was a retired Welder Engineer for Sun Oil Refinery in Philadelphia. He was a member of the Blue Ridge Rifle Club and served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1966. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 50 years; Theresa Ann (Ritrovato) Pierce; Two sons: Matthew T. Pierce Jr., Richard D. Pierce & his wife Jodi; 3 grandchildren: Jennifer, Benjamin, and Brian; and sisters Lorraine Farrell, Sharon, Pierce and Brother Bruce Pierce. Matthew was preceded in death by his siblings: Donald, Joseph, Carl, Laura, Barbara, Irene and Kathleen. A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 120 Jefferson St., Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11am. The family will receive friend from 10AM until 10:50AM at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Gulph Road & Matsonford Road West Conshohocken, PA 19428. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: American Lung Assoc., 525 Plymouth Rd. STE 315, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. The Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, Inc. 23 N. 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is assisting the family with arrangements www.pulafuneralhome.com.