PIEROWAY, May “Nana May” Age 85. A life long resident and former “mayor” of Roslindale, died January 22, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Pieroway. Devoted mother of Robert J.Pieroway (Ret. Sgt. BPD) and his wife Marie Pieroway of Roslindale, and Sharon (Pieroway) Ellis of Franklin.
Sister Kenneth West and his wife Jean of West Roxbury/Franklin, Lois Morse of East Bridgwater, Edna Buckley of Wilbraham and the late Robert, Warren and Donald West. Loving grandmother of Mathew R. Pieroway (BPD) and his wife Jessica Pieroway, Richard B. Pieroway and his wife Hillary, Nicole M. Pieroway, Ryan Ellis and his wife Amanda Garrod Ellis and Amanda Ellis. May was a loving women with a caring heart, fondly known to all as "Nana May", survived by 7 great-grandchilden and also many nieces and nephews.
May dedicated her life to her family and community, was a very active member of the Roslindale Community. Member of the Roslindale Parade committee for over 25 years, was the 2004 GRAND MARSHALL of the Roslindale Parade, which she was so proud of. Retired from City of Boston Parking and Transportation and a long time member of the Hotel and Restaurant union Local 26.
Funeral from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, January 25th at 10am. Followed by a Funeral Service in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 21 Stratford. St. West Roxbury at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday, January 24th from 4-8pm in the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery (St. James Apostle), West Roxbury.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in May’s memory to “Cops for kids with Cancer” Canton Police Dept. 1492 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.