Celebrating the life of
Donald E. Pierce
December 06, 1933 - March 22, 2008
Donald E. Pierce, 74, died on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island under the Care of Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Pierce was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, and lived in Wyckoff, Ridgewood and other northern New Jersey towns until he retired to The Landings on Skidaway Island in 1991. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1956, served in the United States Infantry from 1956 to 1958, graduated from New York University with an MBA in 1968 and Harvard University's AMP Program in 1980. He spent his entire career in banking. He was elected President of First National Bank of New Jersey in 1978, CEO in 1981 and Chairman of the Board in 1983. He was active in many civic organizations especially Boy Scouts of America, United Way and Habitat for Humanity. Here in Savannah, he was a member of The Landings Club, the Monday morning art class and Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. His favorite sport was skiing which he performed with daring. He endured golf and really enjoyed his cars and boats. He had a gift for making those around him smile. His great sense of humor will be missed by many.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and George Gorman of Sudbury, MA and Carol and Ron Horta of Foxborough, MA; five grandchildren, Alison and John Horta and Meggie, Jack and Grace Gorman; and a brother, Lee of Wolfeboro, NH. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Ann Gorman and a brother, Roger.
A memorial service will be held at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in New London, NH at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to The Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411; to Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
We will be with you both this morning, celebrating the life of Don....... coupled with the knowledge of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His Name, Ira & Ann Doell
- Ira Doell, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. He will be missed by all. You are in our prayers. Joan & Gerard Kassebaum
- Gerard & Joan Kassebaum, Bluffton, SC
For those of us who admired Don, know that he will never be gone from our memories. Those flashing eyes, so alive with life.....even the last months. What a sense of humor! Will miss Don, but will never, ever forget him. Hugs, Maggie
- Maggie Kivlen, Savannah, GA
Dear Joan, Grace and I were saddened to learn about Don's passing. It has been such a long battle for you. First your grandaughter and now Don have left you. We will attend the funeral ceremony and try to honor his successful life and our memories of happier times up in New Hampshire and the founding of our NewHamGa Club or whatever we were called. Those were the fun times and we will remember those not the last years. Sadly, Grace and Jack
- Grace & Jack Neises, , GA
We will be with you both this morning, celebrating the life of Don....... coupled with the knowledge of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His Name, Ira & Ann Doell
- Ira Doell, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. He will be missed by all. You are in our prayers. Joan & Gerard Kassebaum
- Gerard & Joan Kassebaum, Bluffton, SC
For those of us who admired Don, know that he will never be gone from our memories. Those flashing eyes, so alive with life.....even the last months. What a sense of humor! Will miss Don, but will never, ever forget him. Hugs, Maggie
- Maggie Kivlen, Savannah, GA
Dear Joan, Grace and I were saddened to learn about Don's passing. It has been such a long battle for you. First your grandaughter and now Don have left you. We will attend the funeral ceremony and try to honor his successful life and our memories of happier times up in New Hampshire and the founding of our NewHamGa Club or whatever we were called. Those were the fun times and we will remember those not the last years. Sadly, Grace and Jack
- Grace & Jack Neises, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
