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James Pepin Obituary

retired Lieutenant Norwood Police Dept. of Canton formerly of Norwood passed away on May 20, 2020 at the age of 68. Beloved Husband of Susan (Crossen) Pepin of Canton. Cherished son of Mildred Pepin of Norwood and the late Joseph Pepin. Devoted father of Kathryn Allen and her husband Sean of Natick, James Jr. and his wife Angie of Canton, and Nicholas of Quincy. Loving grandfather of Craig, Zoe, Sean Jr, Eddie, Owen, and Alice. Survived by his brother William Pepin. Preceded in death by his siblings Mary Johnson, Barbara Sarkas, Joseph Pepin and Janice DiBella. James graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1970, held a B.S. in criminal Justice from Boston State College, and an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Westfield State College. He proudly served his country in Germany, before joining the Norwood Police Department in 1977. He was promoted to sergeant in February 1984, and in July of that year to lieutenant. After 30 years of service, James retired as the Norwood Police Department's second in command. In retirement James pursued his interest in technology by joining the IT department for the Dedham public schools. A funeral will be held on Tuesday May 26th, 2020 11:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church on Washington St. in Norwood. Arrangements by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the IPF Foundation. https://ipffoundation.org/donate/

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Published by Boston Herald on May 24, 2020.

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PAUL E WHITING JR

May 18, 2025

Susan, June , Tia, and ANI are added to the list of Memories and Condolences. The days in Walpole we can both remember as some of the Good years.
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Ed and June Whiting ( Years in Walpole )

May 18, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Paul Whiting

May 19, 2021

Susan, Jim was a Great Guy and friend. He went too soon. You two should have had more retirement and Family time.

Gilberto Ramirez

May 26, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Margo Coletti

May 26, 2020

Jim was a true gentleman and a good friend to so many. He talked a lot about his family and his dogs. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them, as he told us frequently. We will miss him!

Paul Whiting Jr

May 24, 2020

So Sorry Susan and Family, Jim was a Great Guy.

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