Robert Piercy Obituary

Listened to some of his music today and felt the pain of his loss again. You made everyone sing, good or bad voice. Miss you Bob.

To the Piercy Family,
To know Bob was to know joy and laughter and love. Bob managed to bring fun to just about any task or situation. He was a man of faith who touched a lot of lives, including mine. Peace be with you!

To the Piercy Family;
I had the privilege of knowing Bob for over 28 years in many roles: first, as my 7/8th grade music teacher at St. Mary Immaculate grade school; secondly, as a mentor musician/liturgist; third, as a colleague and finally as a friend. I was humbled to have been part of his anointing service in February, to give him a strong hug and let him know just how many kids' lives he'd touched over the years - all for good. We all know Bob always had the courage to be his own person and live his life to the full - and that was an inspiration to many, like me. I am sorry work prevented me from attending his funeral liturgy, but I am told it was a fitting farewell to a life well-lived. Now, it is time for all of us who knew him well to carry on with his spirit.

"May is his soul, and all of the souls of the faithful[ly] departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Let the Church say, 'Amen!'"

Dear Judy and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, and your family,

My heartfelt sympathy to you. I remember Bob at St. Mary's as enthusiastic and a leader filled with love. May you rest in the knowledge that he is celebrating with Jesus. Those left behind are the ones who are grieving their loss of Bob. Know you are in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Trudy Irwin Wille

Deb, Mary Ann (whom I just met a few days ago) and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't know your brother but he must have been very special and talented and gone from this life much too soon.

To all of Robert's sisters whom I grew up with at the Joliet YMCA, you are in my thoughts. Ruth Mackey Silverman

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I was so sad to learn just moments ago about Bob's passing. Bob and I met many years ago at a Catholic musician gathering at the NCCYM in Cincinnatti. While sitting at the same table we realized that we shared our unusual recollection of TV show theme songs. We enjoyed the attempt to stump each other for a bit. Bob was responsible for the inclusion of one of my songs in his project for GIA, "Give Your Gifts II." I will be forever grateful to him for that honor.

God's peace to Bob and to his family.

May God's comfort embrace all of Bob's family and friends as we remember how Bob embraced all of us with his zest for the Lord, liturgy and life. He taught me how to give myself fully as a pastoral musician and liturgist, how to live with gratitude and grace and most importantly, how to love unconditionally even as we face death. God's gift of Bob will always be treasured and I know he is now "energizing" heaven!

Dear Debbie and family,

I am sorry for the loss of your brother Bob. I remember him when he taught at St. Mary immaculate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family and we will remember you all in our daily rosary.

Love and Blessings,

Patrick, Jean and Liam Cavanaugh

To the Piercy family,our hearts are sadden today with the lost of one of our classmates of St. Mary's.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Bobby. Carla {Chorak) Peters and Liz (Salas) Gill

To the Piercy family, as 'regulars' at the 4:00 p.m. mass on Saturday at Holy Family, we always enjoyed Bob's welcome to the mass. He welcomed one and all whether it was your first mass or your 10,000th. It didn't matter to him, he was just happy you were there wanting to share in the celebration of the mass. We'll never forget him.
Scott & Jennie Curtiss

Rest in peace, kind and energetic soul, you shall be with us forever in our memories. May your energy be as inspirational in Heaven as it was on Earth.

I had the honor to work with Bob on some of his publications and he was always gracious and caring to those he worked beside, he was a true gentleman and role model for many.

My condolences to his family and all of those who have been fortunate to know him, there was only one Bob.

Bob Piercy was (and IS) a very unique part of God's creation... I had the pleasure of working with Bob on publishing projects, workshops, travelling together to Israel - and so much more. I will miss him so much. I am sure that he is already doing some major "makeovers" in the layout of heaven... gosh.. what will we do without him here to make us laugh, rejoice, and live life to the fullest...
May God bless him and his family and friends....
David Haas, St. Paul,. MN

To the Piercy Family
I will always remember Bob for making Liturgy come alive through music....I know he is in heaven competing with the angels...convincing them to do it "his way" and with "his style".
Rest in peace, Bob!!!

To all the Piercy family:
Although Bob's light has gone out his spark will remain with everyone he has touched. We are so blessed to have known him and experienced his great talent and gift of ministry.

"Because I knew him; I have been changed for good".

May God's peace be with you.

Dear Bob, Rose and family,

Please accept my prayers and support in your grief.

In the song of farewell, sung so many times by Bob, may you find comfort: "May saints and angels lead him into paradise".

Sincerely,

Bob, Rose Piercy & Family
Bob was a very energetic man who lived his life to the fullest. He was always giving of himself by inspiring others to do well. Bob was a man of God who loved his work. I am so sorry for your loss and ours.
God bless you, Barb Imhof

My sympathy and prayers to Bob's family. I had the pleasure of traveling to Israel with Bob and attending many of his workshops. What a joy it was to be in his presence!

Deepest sympathies Deb - my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. He is finally at rest and at peace.

I learned so much from Bob...he so willingly shared his gifts with the small children I taught...teaching them sign language and simple songs to the Lord. His deep love of the Lord is his legacy, and was the foundation of his phenomenal liturgical talent. I am so happy for him now...

My deepest sympathy on Bob's passing,but I know he is now directing that angel choir in his energentic way. Know you are all in thought and prayer.
Barbara J. Bekker and Barbie too!

May he rest in eternal peace and join in the heavenly choir to continue to sing praises to the Lord. He will be missed.

Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, Debbie, and family -We are saddened by your loss, and will miss seeing Bobby at family gatherings. It was always so nice to visit with him and hear about his music and his work. What a comfort to know he is with his Lord. What great music he can be part of there!
With love, Jim and Roxanne Shimek

To the entire Piercy Family,
Thank you for Bob and the talents he shared with so very many. Heaven is richer because he is there. May a loving God give each of you a sense of the peace he now has to the fullest. I am grateful for all his kindness to me.

To the entire Piercy family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.

Bob, Rosemary, Mary Ann, and family we send our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all at this time, and always.

To the entire Piercy family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathie and Mike Hennessy
Joliet, IL

My condolences to your family. Because of Bob I have a real appreciation of what Catholic Liturgy can be and how real faith is in my life.

Bob, Rosemary, Debbie, and the entire Piercy family: Our heartfelt condolences for your loss.