Geoffrey Robert Pierce (Smith), 38 of Rochester, New York, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023.
Geoffrey was born at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York on November 8, 1985 to Cindy Pierce and David Smith. Geoffrey was raised from birth by his loving adoptive mother, Pamela Smith (Phillips) & Alan Vassallo and grew up in Irondequoit with his five siblings, David, Philip, Michael, Veronica and Alexandra.
Geoff attended Eastridge High School and then lived briefly in Baltimore, Maryland and New Bern, North Carolina before returning to Rochester. After returning home, Geoff reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Christina Norris (Cappucci) and soon after, welcomed their children Kaitlyn and Konner. Later in life, Geoff grew to know and love his younger sister Caitlyn, born to his birth mother Cindy, as well as his aunt Deborah.
Geoffrey’s greatest love were his two children, Kaitlyn and Konner and his mothers, Pam and Cindy. He did, and would, do absolutely anything for them and worked everyday to become a better person for them. Geoffrey was a gentle giant with a heart of gold and tremendous love to give. He rarely, if ever complained and took each chapter in life as it came, always hopeful for what the future may bring.
Geoff’s death is an especially devastating and heartbreaking loss for his children, his mothers and his brothers and sisters. His absence will leave a hole in our hearts that will never heal.
Geoffrey was preceded in death by his older brother, Geoffrey Robert Smith, his grandparents Bill & Ann Phillips, Robert & Valerie Smith, his aunt Patricia Chiosa (Phillips), his uncle Paul DiRisio and his cat Max.
He leaves behind a large family to grieve his loss and carry on his memory, including his birth parents David Smith & Cindy Pierce, and his mother Pam Smith. His children, Kaitlyn and Konner Pierce. His brother David & Seanea Smith and nieces & nephews Taylor, Daisean, Madison and Hayden. His brother Philip Smith and niece Ash Webber. His brother Michael & Brittany Smith. His sister Veronica Smith & Jason Wagner. His sister Alexandra & Jake Cirilla (Smith) and nephew Austin. His sister Caitlyn Heidenreich and niece Lexi. His sister; Christine Griffin, who he never had an opportunity to meet. His uncle Stephen Phillips, his aunt Ann Marie & John Muhleberger (Phillips). His aunt Deborah & Kipp Stein. His aunt Colette Batten and his cousin Nicole Chiosa and Nicholas Chiosa.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609.
Family and friends are asked to bring, post or forward photographs and memories & stories of Geoffrey to share at calling hours. All who knew Geoffrey are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Details for a celebration of life for Geoffrey are forthcoming and will be posted by the family.
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Love you, always have and always will.
Be at peace my dearest nephew.
Aunt Debbie
You were loved by so many and will be missed. I pray that you finally feel the relief from encumberment, may you rest in peace.
Love, Aunt Ann Marie
Geoff, I have not heard from you in some time so I tried calling previous numbers you had and decided to check today to see if something had happened to you and much to my sadness, I see your obituary. 💔 You have been a part of my life and in and out of my life for over 20 years and you are one of the sweetest people I know. You are a very kind, gentle soul. Though I know you’re in heaven I am just saddened terribly by the loss. I wish I had known so I could have gone to your funeral but I would usually wait for you to get a hold of me. I knee of your struggles and what you were going through and I wish I could have done more but I don’t know if I could have changed your path. My heart goes out to your parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and you’re too beautiful kids. Love and miss and you’re beautiful face and eyes. I know you are in heaven and I hope we will meet again and laugh like we used to. 💔💕
Love always, One of your true best friends, Dave G