Life Legacy

Randolph Joseph “RJ” Bieszczak, 17 years old of Coral Springs, Florida, and Taravella High School Senior, was received into the Kingdom of Heaven and was gently embraced by our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

In the perfect words of one of RJ’s friends: “Pickup Drivin’, Bocephus Blarin’, Back Road Ridin’, Camo Wearin’, Country Lovin’, Backwoods Muddin’, Sea-Life Lovin'… that was RJ!”

As difficult as it is to let go of this young soul, it gives the family comfort in knowing that RJ lived a fun-filled, active life, and regularly did what he loved to do, and that was to have fun under the sun and in the water; always enjoying nature and good times with friends and family. A true patriot at heart, RJ dedicated the last 7 years of his life to the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, where he participated in countless adventures, community service efforts, had many technical trainings, and as Color Guard Commander, participated in numerous formal ceremonies. RJ’s goal was to finish high school this year and enter into the United States Coast Guard.

Undoubtedly, RJ will continue to live in the hearts of all the people he touched in such a profound way because of his loyal, kind, fun, and adventurous spirit. RJ was more than a son to his loving parents, Annalisa and Randy, and more than a brother to his loving sister, Annamarie, he was their best friend, their buddy...

Amidst the confusion, devastation, anger, and unanswered questions this untimely death has caused, let us remember our faith. Let us remember that God’s promise is not that we will not face storms, but that when we do, God will be there to help us through…

Isaiah 43:2 “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not perish. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God.”

RJ was an organ donor and has given the gift of physical healing to others, while also leaving a legacy of youthfulness and vitality behind. RJ will never be forgotten; he will live on, in the hearts of many, forever…

RJ is survived by his mother, Annalisa Schiavo, father, Edward Randolph Bieszczak, sister, Annamarie Bieszczak, Grandparents, Joseph and Marcia Schiavo, Fred and Ginger Speier, and Edward Charles Bieszczak, as well as loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.