Surrounded by his loving family, Matt passed peacefully on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 51. Loving and devoted husband of 23 years to Kathleen J. Pierce (nee Murphy). Loving father of Matthew E. Pierce, Jr. and Ryann K. Pierce. Cherished son of Robert E. Pierce, Sr. and the late Alice C. Pierce (nee Gramley). Beloved brother of Dorothy Lucca (John), Daniel Pierce and the late Robert E. Pierce, Jr. Adored son-in-law of Elinor Murphy. Beloved brother-in-law of Cheryl Benham (William), James R. Murphy, Jr. (Abigail), Nicole Balaia (Ilidio) and Trisha Schnieder. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and his YOMUPAMI Family.

Matt was raised in Hammonton, NJ and was a graduate of Hammonton High School class of 1991. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Rutgers University Camden. Matt was a partner at Heffler, Radetich & Saitta CPA in Philadelphia. He was a devoted volunteer in Gloucester City youth sports and helped many of the sports programs with their accounting needs. Matt proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and recently became of a member of the Cresent Park VFW Post 9563 in Bellmawr Park. Matt enjoyed spending time in Maine surrounded by his YOMUPAMI family.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 from 4 to 5:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where funeral services will be held at 5:30 PM. Military honors for Matt will be celebrated in the funeral home at the conclusion of his services. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Matt with a donation to a Gloucester City youth sports organization of your choice.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Matthew E. Pierce, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142.