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Howard Ripley McPeck Jr.

Needham, Massachusetts

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McPECKHoward (Sandy) Howard Ripley McPeck Jr. passed away March 23, 2013, while on vacation in Venice, FL. The cause of death was a previously undiagnosed rare pulmonary inflammatory disease. He was 71 years old. Sandy was born in New Bedford, MA on May 22, 1941, and had been a Marion, MA,...

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I still think of Sandy. As an 8th grader I had a crush on him particularly as he favored art and in the basement of the M.V. He demonstrated using tissue paper in collage work which I found fascinating. He had an agile and educated mind which I appreciated then and now. "Captain, Oh Captain" was a cry I associate with Sandy and a society now gone array.

Echoing Amanda Ford's comments, I have vivid and fond memories of Sandy. Not only was he my teacher and soccer coach at MVCDS, but we shared the same alma mater, Williams College. I even saw Sandy there once because we were on the same reunion cycle. I like to think we learned the same values at Williams and MVCDS that somehow can save the world.

As I said, Mr. McPeck was a unique favorite of mine in high school and long afterwards. He was artful, conscientious,
a friend to many, funny and with a good mind. Glad to have a reminder of those gone before us. May he have a twinkle looking down at us. Mandy Ford

Mr. McPeck was a wonderful English teacher. I will always remember how he made Shakespeare wonderful and exciting. My deepest sympathy to his family.

A precious, wonderful light has gone out. I will never forget this dear man. Sarah, my prayers are for all of you.

As my English teacher in 7th grade Sandy was a favorite. He also taught Art class and conveyed Art was also for men with an eye for beauty and visual appeal. His laugh was infectious and I wrote my best for his assignments. He gave his all to MV and his influenced stayed with me a long time. "O Captain! My Captain" - he was a romantic at heart.
fare thee well, my friend. Mandy Ford

An honorable man, an honorable life. My deepest condolences to the entire McPeck family

To the McPeck family, please accept my condolences. Mr. McPeck you were a wonderful teacher, coach and friend. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Thank you for all you have taught us.
Respectively,
Michael Zerner

A true gentleman, educator, and friend who will be missed.