William P. Pierson, age 65, peacefully entered eternal rest on March 13, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
He was the loving husband of twenty-five years to his beautiful and courageous wife Leslie (Rogers) Pierson.Born in New Haven on September 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Basserman) Pierson. Bill graduated from Ansonia High School then went on to attain his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University.
He worked as a Graphic Artist, Art Director, and Marketing Manager. Bill had many creative accomplishments throughout his career. In his later years, he enjoyed working in retail, especially interacting with his co-workers. Bill also enjoyed football, video games, watching anything history related, science, and learning about space. He will be remembered for many things, but mostly for his sense of humor, always making everyone laugh.
Throughout his lifetime, Bill made lasting friendships with many great people. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.In addition to his wife Leslie, Bill leaves to cherish his memory, four siblings, Don Pierson (Sue) of Wallingford, Carol Gesner of Torrington, Ann DeStefano (Tom) of Trumbull and Mary George (Norm) of Little River, SC., along with several nieces and nephews.Bill’s funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made directly to, ALS United Connecticut at www.alsunited.org. To sign Bill’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
