William "Bill" Pierson

William “Bill” Pierson passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 66, in Vacaville, Ca. His 26-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Bill came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

 He was born to Bob and Hildred Pierson on November 5, 1954. Bill attended Holy Spirit School and Christian Brothers High School. Bill met the love of his life Helen, while in High School. After high school, Bill attended the University of San Francisco and Sacramento State. Bill loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals he learned from his mother-in-law Giannina Manfredi. Bill was a lifelong LA Dodgers, Sacramento Kings and San Francisco 49ers Fan. You could always count on Bill to have a remote in hand, sports on TV and shows recorded on DVR.

Bill worked for Glaser Bros, which became Core-Mark International for 29 years, where he retired as Operations Manager. Bill was honored as National Operations Manager of the Year in 1993. Bill always wanted to help people and through the years gave to several non-profits and community programs in both Sacramento and Solano Counites. Bill and Helen were honored as Christian Brothers Ambassadors of the Year, and family of the year by the Italian Catholic Federation. Bill was a loving, supportive husband, father and nonno who loved to travel and spend time with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years Helen; brothers, Kenny (Sharon), Bobby (Sharon), Richard (Robin) and Timmy; brother and sisters in law, Alda (John), Marisa (Massimo) and Rudy (Marilyn);  2 daughters, one son and their spouses, Cynthia and Kevin McBride, Sandra and Ryan Whaley, James and Angeline Pierson; and 9 grandchildren, Austin, Kaydence, Mia, Kyle, Giannina, Mariana, Elena, Giancarlo and Mattea and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Hildred Pierson; and brothers, Patrick (Cassie), Tommy (Eleanor) and Jimmy.

A Rosary service is scheduled for 6:30pm, August 16, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish Church, Sacramento, Ca. A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 11 am, August 17, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish Church, Sacramento, Ca. In lieu of flowers, please consider a Donation to Christian Brothers High School in honor of Bill Pierson.