Richard C. Peplin,Jr. of Bartlett,TN.,formerly of Bay Village,OH, passed away peacefully at home on April 28,2021. He was born in Cleveland,OH Nov. 12,1957 to Richard C. and Vincentine ( née Mittiga ) Peplin. Mr. Peplin was the former President of Lakewood Mfg. in Ohio,an entrepreneur, avid water ski enthusiast, car collector, and former race car driver for Team Ferrari.
He is survived by his wife, Gina Dagastino, and sons Richie Peplin (Allie ) of St. Augustine,Fl., and Dustin Peplin of Pahrump,NV.,and daughter Alexandria Leggett ( Ryan ) of Brunswick,OH. He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Amelia and Lila Peplin, and 2 brothers, Steve Peplin of Chagrin Falls,OH and Van Peplin of Fairview Park,OH.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Center in Memphis or the Make A Wish Foundation.