This memorial website celebrates the all-too-brief life of Roy Paul Ellis Pietrek, age 19.

Born on October 5, 1998, in Nashua, NH to April Dawn Ellis and Paul Matthew Pietrek.

Passed away on December 12, 2017, while attending Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, AZ.

Roy grew up in New Hampshire, first in Hollis and later in Center Barnstead. He attended Concord Christian Academy. He also spent significant time in Seattle, WA with his father and stepmother, Carrie, 

Roy was an extremely lively and active child who enjoyed creating things. From an early age, he constantly constructed elaborate projects with Legos and Bionicles. Later, he excelled at creating video game levels and videos. He was a crack video game player, amazing people with his skill and ingenuity. From The Italian Job, to Halo, to Call of Duty, Roy was passionate about video gaming. With a father who worked at Microsoft, he was an XBox devotee.

Roy was also known for his love for animals of all stripes. He showered his dogs Teddy, Gunther, Murphee, Marlene, Dempsey, Angus, Hendrix and Schatzi with constant devotion.

He also enjoyed movies and television series. Some of this favorite shows were Modern Family, The Office, and House of Cards.

Although shy at times, Roy made friends easily. He left behind many, many friends who miss him dearly.

He is survived by his mother April, father Paul (Matt), stepmother Carrie Smith, stepfather Thomas Normandin, step-siblings Lexi and Christopher Normandin, grandmothers Martha Weid Pietrek and Samantha Ellis, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Please look through the many photos here that celebrate some of the best times of Roy's life.

I am researching an appropriate cause to honor Roy's memory. It will be something to help other young people in similar circumstances as Roy. I will share the details on how to contribute here, once identified.