Walter Piatkowski Jr. entered his eternal home in heaven on July 7, 2016, finding rest and rejoicing

with his Savior Jesus Christ. “Skip” was born Dec. 22, 1951, in Norfolk, Va., to Ruth and Walter

Piatkowski Sr., and was reared in Toms River, New Jersey. He was graduated from Stockton

University and began his career in Houston in 1977, working in the delivery business until starting

his own company, Supershot Delivery Service, in 1988.

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Skip was a loving, gracious and giving husband and father, a faithful friend, a relentless, courageous

fighter and was always looking up. He treasured his service as a Deacon and Bible Study teacher at

Second Baptist Church. His earnest desire was to live for Christ and lead others to Him. “For me to

live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

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He served on the Board of Directors of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce and was active in

organizations to support business and community, including: Executive Dover Club, Express

Carriers Association, Messenger Courier Association of America, and DADS Club Aquatics.

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Skip is survived by his beautiful and beloved wife of 33 years, Kathleen Murphy Piatkowski, his son,

Drew, and daughter, Laura; and three Piatkowski brothers: John and his wife, Sue; David and wife,

Janelle; and Peter. He was predeceased by his parents. Other survivors include Kathleen’s parents,

Hilda and Ramon Murphy, as well as her brothers, Sid Murphy and wife Tanya, and Kerry Murphy,

and her sister, Lisa and husband, Mark Moeller.

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A celebration of Skip’s life will be Tuesday, July 12 th , at 1:00 PM CST in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway, Houston, TX, 77057, followed by a reception in the Deacon’s Parlor. In lieu of customary remembrances, please find opportunities for blessing and service to the

Piatkowskis on the Meal Offerings & Donations page.