Thomas R. Pepe

EXETER – Thomas R. Pepe, 83, of Exeter, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Township.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Theresa Garafola Pepe.

Tommy was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and attended Exeter schools.

He was self-employed as the owner of the Cynthia Sue Fashions in the garment industry. After selling his business, he worked for the Wyoming Area School District.

Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, the former Veronica A. Kowanick, in 2013 and siblings, Rita Cohowicz, Antoinette Chundock, Catherine Hammerman, and Shirley Pepe.

Surviving are his daughters, Pamela and her husband, Frank Braccini, and Ann and her husband, Brian Cook; grandchildren, Victoria, F.J., and Brianna Braccini, and Matthew, Gianna, and Luke Cook. He is also survived by his brother, James and his wife, Hazel Pepe, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish, 224 Memorial St., Exeter.

A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. with the Monsignor John Sempa, pastor, as celebrant.

Private interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Due to Tom's love for animals, donations may be made to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Rd, Dallas, Pa. 18612

Arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.