WORCESTER___Milton A. “Brother” Pierce, Jr, 68, of 21 Dillon Street, died Saturday May 3, 2008 in his home.
He leaves a brother, Daniel S. Pierce and his wife Jean of Waltham; three sisters, Marcia Kopp and her husband George of Marlborough; Ardelle DeFrancisco of Shrewsbury and Jean Bursey and her husband Bob of Florida; and many nephews and nieces. He also leaves a very dear friend, Anne Marie Farrell of Worcester. He was predeceased by a brother, Brian L. Pierce and a sister, Pearl Chase. He was born in Waltham, a son of Milton A. Pierce, Sr, and Gertrude E. (Smith) Pierce and later lived in Shrewsbury before coming to Worcester 15 years ago.
Mr. Pierce was a truck driver for more than 20 years for Red Star Express. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of Teamsters Local 170.
At his request no public service is planned. Contributions in his memory may be made to Massachusetts Veterans, Inc, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, Ma., 01605. HENRY - DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward Street, has care of the arrangements.