Heather V. Piersiak

Heather V. Piersiak

Heather Piersiak Obituary

Published by Eaton Funeral Home on Sep. 10, 2006.
Heather V. (McNeil) Piersiak of Needham died on Sunday, September 10th as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was 41 years old. The beloved wife of William J. Piersiak and the loving mother of Derek, Dylan, Hannah and Dean, she was the dear daughter of Virginia (Marcus) McNeil of Dedham and Falmouth and the late Alexander H. McNeil. Sister of Alexander H. McNeil II and his wife Lisa of South Boston. Daughter in law of Thomas and Carolyn Piersiak of Needham and sister in law of Judith and Gary Maas of NY, Thomas and Heidie Piersiak of ME, Michael and Pamela Piersiak of Needham, William and Jeannie Rayner of Needham, Robert and Jennifer Piersiak of Medfield, James and Elaine Piersiak of Walpole and John and Marybeth Piersiak of Needham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a reception to celebrate Heather's life at her home, 768 Chestnut St. in Needham, on Wednesday September 13th at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers memorials in Heathers memory may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Mass Affiliate, P.O.Box 845037, Boston,MA 02284-5037 or Love Lane Special Needs Horse Back Riding Program, 40 Baker Bridge Rd. Lincoln, MA 01773. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Avenue Needham.

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