Pierce, David L. Jr. - September 22, 2022 - Loving son of Lois E. Burns and the late David L. Pierce Sr. Cherished brother of Erick (Melinda) Pierce and Julie (Nick Grimaldi) Pierce. Uncle of Allison and Abigail Pierce and Alyssa LaFornara. Dear Grandson of Mary Alyce Burns and the late Edward Burns and the late Alice and Salvatore Musca. Survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Special friend of Melissa Holland. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave. on Monday, September 26th from 3 to 7 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (1085 Englewood Ave.) on Tuesday, September 27th at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to the SPCA of Erie County. (https://yourspca.org/donate/yelp-for-help/) Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com