William "Buck" Pepitone

William "Buck" Pepitone obituary, Hammond, LA

William "Buck" Pepitone

William Pepitone Obituary

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William C. "Buck" Pepitone, CMSgt, USAF Retired, 82 years old, born on Friday the 13th of January 1933, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at his home in Hammond, Louisiana. Buck retired from the USAF where he served for almost 30 years. He willingly participated in the Korean conflict with special missions and volunteered for three tours of duty in Viet Nam where he conducted numerous special missions. He received over 50 commendations and medals including the Bronze Star throughout his career. His favorite past time was work from the age of 9 years at a strawberry stemming plant in Ponchatoula to age 82 after an additional 30 years in private business. He was a loyal and loving friend to many and a fierce protector and provider for his family that he adored. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Sara Long Pepitone; son, Dallas Pepitone and wife Corine; daughter, Rebecca Knight and husband Alan; 4 brothers, Albert, Joseph, Danny, and Wayne Pepitone; 5 sisters, Eugenia "Sis" Ritter, Rita Carbonnet, Dot Lemoine, Brenda Lipscomb, and Cathy Dugas; 10 grandchildren, Tasha Fontenot, Buck and Justin Pepitone, Jana Mayes, Wesley, Mary, and Sarah Pepitone, William, Veronica, and Alana Knight; 4 great-grandchildren, Korrie Fontenot, Koby Saucier, Piper Pepitone, and Kaden Mayes. He is preceded in death by 2 sons, Billy and Ronald Pepitone; parents, Joseph "Dan" Pepitone and Josephine Nuccio Pepitone; and 2 nieces, Danita Bridges and Kim Robillard. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate . A guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com .

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2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

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June 29, 2024

Kemp Ann Richardson posted to the memorial.

March 29, 2023

Sara Pepitone posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2021

SARA PEPITONE PEPITONE posted to the memorial.

Kemp Ann Richardson

June 29, 2024

I always remember u beeping the truck horn on your way home passing our house an seeing you wave at your son little billy pepertone. Y'all an paw paw bill always made us kids feel safe . Paw paw died may 27 2007 . Miss y'all rest in peace . East nickens rd guardian angels

Sara Pepitone

March 29, 2023

Sweet Boy, it has been 8 years since you went to Heaven and I know you are so happy and well. We have lost Keith Pepitone and Mark Harris recently and I hope you will see them soon. I sometimes feel you with me and it is very nice and comforting. Brenda and I try to keep each other company and we ride together if we go out of town. Neither of us like to be alone on a long trip. I will always love and miss you my darling. I look forward to seeing you again.

SARA PEPITONE PEPITONE

March 25, 2021

My sweetheart, tomorrow the 26th will be 6 years since you left for Heaven. It was so tough for the first few years, but now I spend my days thinking of you and wondering if you will meet me when I come. I really look forward to being with you again. You were the love of my life and you made my life so good for us and our kids. I was able to enjoy a lot of things that you made possible. You were so good to my daughter and her children. I appreciate that more than you know. Well until I see you, remember I will always love you forever.

Sara

Sara Pepitone

March 25, 2020

My sweetheart Buck.........5 years tomorrow you left to be with the Lord. It was such a sad day, but time has been a good healer, but I will never forget you as long as I live. You were and still are the love of my life. I will think about when we shall meet again and what a happy day that will be. I love you forever.

Sara Pepitone

March 24, 2019

My dearest sweetheart, it will be four years on the 26th of March since you left for Heaven. I know you and your friends and loving family there are enjoying your presence.
I miss you as much today as the day you left, but I know that the day will come when we will be reunited and that is comforting to me.
I love you, I miss you and you are always in my heart forever and ever.

SARA PEPITONE

March 25, 2018

My sweetheart, it has been three long years since you left and the emptiness is still great. I know you are happy in Heaven and I look forward to seeing you again. The sweetest thing I've known or ever called my own begins and ends with you. How I love you.

Sara Pepitone

September 26, 2017

My darling, today it has been 2 1/2 years since you went to Heaven. I still miss you as if it were yesterday. I know you and your family in Heaven are rejoicing and I am looking forward to seeing you again one day. I will love you forever.

Sara Pepitone

August 28, 2017

I have been thinking of you a lot this week...all the wonderful memories we made and the love we shared was forever. I wish sometimes I could be with you, but God is leaving me here for a purpose. I hope I live up to His expectations. Know that you are the love of my life and I will see you one day in Heaven.

Sara Pepitone

April 4, 2017

Buck..........I went by the cemetery today to visit with you, Billy and Roni. It was just a time of needed support and my heart broke for all of you. I so wish you were here ~ I need your help so much, but God will and has helped and I am so thankful. You and Billy had big shoulders and I really needed them today. I know you are all happy in Heaven and I look forward to seeing you soon. Tell Dot I stepped on her flowers.....LOL. I can just hear her reply. I long for the day to see you all. I love you my sweetheart forever.

Sara Pepitone

March 20, 2017

Buck, on the 26th, next Sunday, it will be two years since you left. I know you are at peace with the Lord and all your family members that have gone before and after you. I have missed you terribly and sometimes it seems like you've been gone forever and then it only seems like yesterday. You own my heart and will forever be the love of my life. I will be so happy to see you again and look forward to that day. I love you my darling.

Mytle Pilgreen

February 27, 2016

Bill, rest in peace. It is so hard for Sara and me to say goodbye to you.

You will always be remembered dear friend,m Prayers always Bill and Sara,m Love, Myrtle

Myrtle Ory Pilgreen

February 20, 2016

Sara I think and pray for your Bill often.

It was a great loss to all of us.

Love you, Myrtle

Donnelle Wilson

March 31, 2015

Mrs Sara and the Family of Mr Buck, I am very sorry for your loss. The last week I cared for him all he talked about was how much he loved his wife and Family. His spirit will remain with you all. I am happy I had a chance to meet a wonderful man like Mr Buck and also how loving and helpful his brother's were.

David Grimaud

March 31, 2015

I first met Bill back around 1979 just after I had graduated from high school. Bill was one of the most positive and enthusiastic people I had ever met. He was a hard charger, "get-er-done" people person, and a role model to this young teenager.

I went too many years without seeing Bill, as my career and family would take me away from Louisiana. Fortunately, I had a chance to renew the relationship a few years ago, and found him to be the same, enthusiastic hard working family man that I will always admire in my memory.

Richard & Linda Kelly

March 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Martha Eskine

March 30, 2015

I am Martha Weeks from Dry Creek where Jo was a teacher. So sorry for your loss.

Carol Colwell

March 30, 2015

Sara, I'm so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Carol

Mary Ann Garrett

March 29, 2015

Dear Sara,
I grieve along with you, Dallas, and Rebecca. He was a wonderful man. God's love was pouring out of him.
Blessings.

March 29, 2015

Dallas.So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fred and Barbara Patterson
Alex. La.

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