Glenn Todd Prisco

AIKEN, SC - GLENN TODD PRISCO, 54, beloved husband of Julia Pierce Prisco, died suddenly, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his residence. Born in Manhasset, Long Island, NY, Glenn was born January 3, 1961 and baptized March 19, 1961 at St. Mary’s Church. He grew up in Levittown and was known as “A Good Kid” in his hometown, where he ran track and played soccer and had perfect attendance. He graduated from Levittown Memorial Senior High School, June 24, 1979 and joined the United States Army Signal Corps and received many Letters of Achievement for his service in training operations, serving honorably at Fort Gordon, GA; Texas and Germany. Glenn lived in Hilton Head, Bluffton and since 2006 in Aiken. He was commonly referred to by Aiken locals as “The Best Bartender in Town” Glenn married Julia Pierce March 4, 1995 at Redcliffe Plantation. Julia knew from the first minute she saw him in action, serving people in Hilton Head that she was going to spend her life with him. They’ve been together since their first date March 1, 1993 and he was always there for her in service. Glenn was routinely remembered by those who love him for being “super funny” while also being an aggravator. His story of how his tongue swelled due to an allergic reaction to grapefruit could have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Glenn was an animal lover, always taking in strays, Buddie, Bear Bear and his latest rescue Kiera Lou. He was a beachcomber, collector, original American picker “Let’s go Tiquing”. He loved his family dearly with a servant’s heart. “Let the Queen know from Kalamazoo Landing, her car goes in on Monday”. Survivors in addition to his wife Julia, include his mother, Rosemary Bowers, Levittown, NY; brother, Charlie Bowers (Debbie), Bluffton, SC; sister, Heidi Bowers (Brian Howryletz), Levittown, NY; mother-in-law, Winnie Pierce, Aiken; father-in-law, Dr. C.H. Pierce (Mary-Jo), Kinards, SC; uncle, Dave Falb (Cookie), Melbourne, FL; cousins, Ginny Kopp, Melbourne, FL, Patti Jarvis (Kevin), Melbourne, FL, Carol Nugent (Jerry), Knoxville, TN; sisters-in-law, Dawn Pierce, Atlanta, Nancy Lamberson (Jeff), Columbia, SC; brother-in-law, William Pierce (Lisa-Jo), Sarasota, FL; many nieces and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kent Pierce; aunt, Phylis Falb; uncle, Tony Prisco (Pat). The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 4 until 6 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. John’s United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Ray Litts officiating. Interment will follow in historic Bethany Cemetery with military honors accorded by the United States Army Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Bradley Pierce, Jamie Tomasetti, Charlie P. Bowers, Charlie L. Bowers, Andrew Lamberson, Billy Pierce, Jeff Scott and Jessie Iusti. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mental Health America of Aiken County, 233 Pendleton St., NW, Aiken, SC 29801 or to the Aiken County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2207, Aiken, SC 29802 (www.fotasaiken.org). SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Glenn Todd Prisco, please visit our flower store.