He was born September 14, 1932 in Otego the son of the late Ira L. and Alice (Secor) Pierce.
Lee proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1952-1956 when he was honorably discharged.
On June 7, 1954, Lee married Albertine Collin in Canada. Together they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Lee was a supervisor in the automotive department at SUNY Oneonta for many years until his retirement.
He enjoyed doing crafts especially woodworking, antique cars and mailboxes.
Lee is survived by his wife, Albertine Pierce; five children, Dan (Pamela) Pierce, David (Christine) Pierce, Bonnie Pierce (Dutch Flayhaven), Debbie (John) Martin and Kenny (Colleen) Pierce; 14 grandchildren, Christopher Pierce, Candace Miller, Kimberly Pierce, Chrissy Walker, David Pierce, Allison Pierce, Morgan Pierce, Cassie Pierce, Travis Pierce, Nicholas Martin, Matthew Martin, Jessica Martin, Jordan Pierce and Jared Pierce; 10 great grandchildren; as well as three nieces. He was predeceased by a great grandson, Nicholas; brother, Stuart Pierce; and sister, Frances Moreland.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta with Rev. Bernard Ampong officiating. Burial will follow in the Bennett-Weatherly Cemetery, West Laurens.
Memorial donations may be made to either the St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 38 Walnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to the Bennett-Weatherly Cemetery Association, c/o Doris Martin, 247 Fox Road, Otego, NY 13825.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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