David Pierson of Royersford

David “Dave” Pierson, age 59 years, of Royersford, passed away on Thursday January 10, 2019

David was born in Norristown, Pa. on Sunday May 24, 1959, son of the late John J. and the late Mary E. ( O’Neill ) Pierson.

David worked as a plumber and carpenter, and master gardener and landscaper. Dave was the definition of a giving and respectful person.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Karen R. (Smith) Pierson of Royersford and their children Krystal (& Jeff) Eisennagel of Douglassville, Tiffany (& Shawn) Holzer of Lansdale, April (& Eric) Baylor of Reading, and David (& Maria Gagliaro) Pierson of Royersford.

Brother of John (& Cynthia) Pierson, Jr. of Gilbertsville, Lenore M. Renfro of West Norriton, Richard (& Janet) Pierson of East Norriton, Mary Beth (& Luiz) Spiezio of Lower Providence, Caroline (& Justin) Nagle of West Norriton, and Kelly Anne (& Robert) Dlugaszewski of Spring City.

Also survived by his six grandchildren Kayla, Joseph, Olivia, Pierce, Jase & Brinley , and by nieces & nephews and great-nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Edward Pierson and Giles Pierson

His Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Eleanor’s RC Church 647 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA 19426.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday Morning, Jan. 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Eleanor’s RC Church.

Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Norriton, Pa.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Sliver Springs, MD 20910, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 610-489-7900, msrfh. com.