Obituary: Roy Matthew Piala

On Christmas morning, Roy’s spirit left his body in the waves of the Pacific Ocean off a beach in Costa Rica.  He was 26 and was on a much-deserved Christmas vacation. Roy is a most beloved son of James and Catherine Piala and best buddies with his brothers: Chad (Emily), Quinn (Amanda), Kurt and Glenn. Grandpa Ed Piala survives Roy as does Roy’s beloved Molly Luterbach.  Roy was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and customers who nearly always became friends.

Roy graduated from Waukesha West High School in 2003.  He took many classes at MATC and worked his way up to part owner and manager of Piala’s Nursery and Garden Shop, Inc.  Customers marveled at Roy’s vast knowledge of horticulture and his willingness to share it with them.  Each year Roy looked forward to producing a beautiful crop of flowers and other plants for his customers. 

Roy loved animals of all kinds as evidenced by the flock of peacocks and other birds that roam the Piala’s Nursery grounds. He also has a petting zoo for customers and his own enjoyment. He will be sadly missed by his blue heelers, Roxie and Blucee.

Roy, our hearts are broken at your loss. Our faith gives us hope that we will soon meet again.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 2, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home 1110 S. Grand Ave. in Waukesha.  A Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. following an “open mike” time for sharing stories. Please bring your stories of Roy. A second visitation will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 W. State Rd. 59 in Waukesha. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in Roy’s name may be made to The Wildlife in Need, W349 S1480 S. Waterville Road, Suite B Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or to the family to be used according to their wishes. For further information, please call at (262) 547-4035, or go to http://www.waukeshafunerals.comfor directions or to leave an online tribute.