RALPH G. PIERCE, SR., age 73; loving father of Ralph Pierce, Jr., Kimberly Pierce and Josh Pierce (Minerva Cabrera Pierce); stepfather of Bryan Schwegler (deceased) and Robin Conti (Matt); devoted grandfather of Jade, Maureen, Haley, Isaiah, Annalyce, Angelina, Andrew, Olivia and Matt, Jr.; great grandfather of Josiah, Nellani, Peyton, Angelo, Jabari, Solene and Jensen; brother of Frederick Hauret (deceased) (Ray Benjamin), David Pierce (Ann) and Sanford Pierce (Abbey). Service at the funeral home, Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) Thursday from 3-7 p.m. and Friday 9-10 a.m.