George Pepe

George Onofrio Pepe entered into eternal rest peacefully while Lynn, his wife of 52 years, was at his bedside. Born on April 10, 1938, he was 77 years old at the time of his passing. George was raised in Corona by his loving parents, pre-deceased, Michael and Grace Pepe. He is survived by three brothers and their wives: Steve and wife Lucille of Deer Park, Michael and wife Barbara of North Babylon, and John and wife Cathy of Austin, Texas. George is also survived by his three loving children: Missy Pepe Boardman of Rome, NY, George J.Pepe of West Islip, Joseph D. Pepe of Miller Place, along with their spouses David, Tina and Denise respectively. George and Lynn made their home in Deer Park for the past 50 years.

George married the love of his life, the former Lynn Walters, on July 26, 1964. He worked hard all of his life as a Restaurant Manager and later as an Arnold Bread Distributor in order to support his wife and children, and to demonstrate his leadership on how one should live their life in order to care for family. George was most proud of his service to our great country as a soldier in the US Army. He was an active member of “The Sons of Italy” for many years. His favorite family pastimes included fishing, bowling, playing cards, completing the most challenging of crossword puzzles, and spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

George was known for his unwavering opinions about nearly everything and his soft and compassionate demeanor in regard to the needs of others. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. In lieu of flowers please send your donations in his name to “Wounded Warriors Project” or “St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.” May he rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate in his name are appreciated.