Joseph Piroch 56 of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 29, 2016 unexpectedly at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1960 in Elyria and was a graduate of Keystone High School. Joseph enjoyed scrapping , baking pies , gardening and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 31 years Patricia (nee Stevens ) , children Diane Ligman , Samantha (Tim) McKenzie , Jacob Piroch , grandchildren Anakin Ligman , Gabe Muniz , Leila Piroch , Maddie McKenzie , siblings Andrew Piroch , Monica Piroch , Stephen Piroch , Cyprian Piroch , Ronald Piroch and Abraham Williams , many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Margaret (nee Dina) , sister Rebecca Ziroe , nephew Troy Piroch. Family will receive friends 9AM - until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM Saturday April 2, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church 590 Poplar St. Elyria . Rev. Fr. Frank Kosem will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com