George James "Skip" Pepe Jr.

Skip has been a close friend for 50+ years. Without him, I would have never made it through the Air Force Academy and enjoyed the good life afterwards. He was unquestionably the most generous man I ever met; always ready to help anyone in need. He was also one of the most brilliant men I ever met; able to carry on detailed conversations on seemingly every topic. A mutual friend once described Skip as "a little bit crazy, but a lot of fun." I think Skip would be very proud of that...

Skip was one of my best friends at St. Peter's Prep. I was always hoping to see him at our reunions. I regret that he was never able to attend. I would ask some of the guys from Bayonne about Skip, but no one seemed to have much information. So sorry we were never able to connect. You have my condolences.

My uncle Skip was one of a kind. I have many fond memories of walking the streets of New York with him on the hunt for treasures and great food. He always gave me the silliest and greatest presents, & he was always teaching me things. I love the story of him sending someone 200 buttons lol. That is very much how I will always remember my uncle, as someone who knew how to be silly, but was also a very brilliant man. Im sure hes in heaven catching everyone up on all his great stories and jokes!...

6/7/2020: I am sure Heaven is now blessed with its guest troubadour from Bayonne. Skip was a brilliant, talented, kind, zany, entertaining man! He once mailed me 200 lbs of buttons as a surprise & "just because".... May you continue to touch the hearts of everyone you ever met!

Brenda Lidwell
Altoona PA