Alfred Rene Pierce III

On Holy Saturday, April 11, 2020, Alfred Rene Pierce, III, passed into eternal rest after a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred Rene Pierce, Jr., his mother, Marion Carol McCrocklin and brother, Quentin Trewell Pierce. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sally Gambino Pierce, his sisters Merry Lencia Pierce (Rod), Penny Lou Pierce, Prashanti van Calsem (Ken), brother Kenneth C. Pierce (Chikako), niece Lisa Gambino Plaia (Peter), nephews Carlo J. Gambino, Shepherd Flashman Lowrey, Ian Pierce, and survived by loving extended family. Rene proudly served as a radioman in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era (1966-1970). He was awarded the Naval Commendation Award, Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He loved bike riding, having coffee and wine with friends, his dogs, Toby and Marcus; playing a variety of music on his piano, and traveling to many places within the US and abroad. Special thanks to Vickie, Karen, Lisa, Joann, Sarah, Passages Hospice, Dr. Marc Matrana, and Erin Pierce, NP. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A private graveside service will be performed. We ask that those who wish to express their condolences do so online at the Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery obituaries at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.