Matthew W. Piechota
August 26, 2010
TAUNTON / MEDFIELD – Matthew W. Piechota, 92, died Thursday, August 26, 2010, in Norwood Hospital. Born in Taunton, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Miga) Piechota, he was the husband of Stella (Trond) Piechota of Medfield.
Mr. Piechota was educated in the Taunton Public Schools and was a long time resident of Berkley Street before he and his wife Stella moved to Medfield five years ago to be with their daughter and her family. A U. S. Army veteran of WW II serving as a Sergeant in the European Theatre, for more than forty-four years, Matt was employed by Swank, retiring in 1984 as a foremen.
He was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, the Knights of Columbus Council # 82, and the Senior Veterans, all in Taunton. He was an avid Red Sox fan and upon moving to Medfield he became a member of the Council on Aging, where he enjoyed playing cards, and tending to his garden, dining out and travelling. His greatest pleasure was being with his grandsons and trying never missing one of their games, often travelling from Taunton to see them play.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sandra Ayers and her husband Philip of Medfield; and grandsons, Timothy and Jeffrey Ayers. He was the brother of Reginald Piechota of Wareham and the late Adela, Edward, Antone, John and Walter Piechota.
Funeral Information
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral from THE CRAPO-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 350 Somerset Ave. (Route 138 South), Taunton, Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church, 80 Bay St., Taunton, at 11:00 AM with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, August 31, from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/822-3318.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Matt’s memory may be made to the Medfield Council on Aging, One Icehouse Road. Medfield, MA 02052.