Michael L. Pierce

Michael L. Pierce, 42, of East Randolph, NY, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Honeoye Falls, NY.

Born November 29, 1977 in Ft. Hood, TX, he was the son of Robert L. (Cheryl) Pierce of Salamanca, NY and the late Lorraine Taylor Mendell. He was married September 10, 2011 at Taughannock Falls, NY to Leslie John, who survives.

He was a graduate of Smethport Central School, Class of 1996.

Mike had been employed as an Equipment Operator for the Seneca Nation Utilities Department for over 15 years and had previously been employed at Honeywell International, Farmers Valley, PA.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, and outdoor fires. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Surviving besides his wife and father are: two daughters, Michelle Pierce, Ellicottville, NY, Alexia Wilcox, Salamanca, NY; a son, Oliver Pierce, Salamanca, NY; a step son, Benjamin Wilson, Salamanca, NY; a step daughter, Julia Wilson, Salamanca, NY; a sister, Pamela (David) Papa, Henrietta, NY; a brother, Matthew Pierce, Salamanca, NY; several step- sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Wednesday July 29, 2020 and Thursday from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 11am with Rev. Wallace Mapes of Healing Reigns Fellowship officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Heights Cemetery, Jimersontown, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.