A Hemet resident, passed away on April 17, 2011. Mr. Piper was born on July 18, 1939, in Quebec, Canada, the oldest of 10 children to Albert and Jessie Marie Piper. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. He spent the last few years bringing smiles to the local hospital and convalescent homes by dressing up as "Piperoni the Clown." He was a humerous, lovable, and caring individual. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sharon, and his children, Valinda Petschl and Vincent Piper. Services are scheduled at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Hemet, CA on May 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Riverside National Cemetery on May 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
