Eric John Pierson u nexpectedly passed away on April 17, 2017 of Westville, NJ.  Age, 36 years. Cherished by his wife Rachel, son, Sebastian Benucci, beloved son of Patricia Robin and Elwood John, dear brother to Stephanie, and Jeffrey, loving uncle to Jayson Sommerkamp and was so loved by his grandmother Patricia Nelson.

Eric had a bright personality and kind heart.  He loved music, and enjoyed playing the guitar.  As a youth he spent many summers with his grandparents at Long Beach Island, and was involved in sports. Eric was a graduate of Gateway Regional High School class of 1999. He worked many years as a waiter finally finding a job with Rita's Water Ice as the Head Operations Manager at Citizens Bank that he was very proud of and enjoyed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass Christian Burial that will be Celebrated on Monday April 24, 2017, 12:00 pm at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 601 Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Memories may be shared at Adams & Stiefel & Ellis-Stiefel Funeral Home, www.ellisstiefelfuneralhome.com .