Robert "RJ" Piekarski, 32 of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home with his parents by his side, where he resided with his fiancé Samantha Rudloff and her children Gunner and Jayce.

He was born in Hazleton, December 4, 1986, the cherished son of Rob and Bobbi Marie (Schlack) Piekarski.

He graduated Shenandoah Valley High School in 2005 and was a graduate of Bloomsburg University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.

He was employed as a Lead at Jeld Wen Door Systems, Pottsville.

He was preceded in death by paternal great grandparents Anne and Joseph Piekarsky and Mary and John Maley. Maternal great grandparents Frank and Grace Schlack and Frank and Isabel Volosky.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving grandparents Bob and Liz Schlack, Mary Jo Maley Piekarski and Bob Piekarski all of Shenandoah, beloved Godmother Aunt Jodi Piekarski Loughlin, Uncle Dan Loughlin, cousin and kindred spirit Taylor Loughlin, who was like his little sister, all of Shenandoah. Godfather Jason Banonis and family, Bethlehem. There are also many great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to count.

RJ loved all animals, great and small, from corgis and seagulls to horses and everything in between. Some of his many pleasures were Batman, Wrestling, video games, music, anime and lottery tickets. He was a gentle, kind hearted soul who would help anyone in need, making a lasting impression on anyone's path he crossed. His kindness, generosity and wisdom was far beyond his years and is a rarity in someone so young. He truly was a gem sent from above that was taken way before his time. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Casimir Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 25th, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating.

Friends and family may call Sunday 6 to 8 p.m at the Oravitz Home for Funerals 40 N Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976 and Monday from 8 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be in St. Casimir Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorials in RJ's name can be made to the Shenandoah Free Public Library.