Leo A. Pepin Jr.

1936 - 2024

Leo A. Pepin, Jr.
Leo A. Pepin, Jr., age 88, of Orange, CT passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at his home in Orange, CT. He was born in Waterbury, CT on February 27, 1936, to the late Leo A. Pepin, Sr and Edna (Guilbault) Pepin.
He attended the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT where he earned a B.A. degree in Industrial Psychology. While in college he was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He served more than two decades in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps and retired in 1979 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In his civilian career he worked for Uniroyal, Inc. for 19 years as Manager of Compensation for the company's Domestic & International programs. Following Uniroyal he joined Pitney Bowes, Inc. in Stamford, CT where he was employed for 16 years until his retirement. His position at Pitney Bowes was Corporate Executive Director for Compensation, Benefits and Medical Service. During his entire working career, he traveled to 20 countries.
In the community his major focus was with Opportunity House, Inc. a non-profit organization with group homes and workshops for adult autistic individuals. He served for many years on several committees and the Board of Directors. He was a member of the Military Officers Association and an active member of the religious Cursillista Organization and the Milford/Orange Ultreya group at Holy Infant Church in Orange.
Despite his many activities his greatest focus and love was with and for his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Priscilla who was also his best friend, confidant and soul mate. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his sister Janet Chevrette and her husband Arthur of Plantsville, CT, his two sons, Daniel Pepin of Wolcott, CT and Stephen Pepin of Cheshire, CT, and his daughter Paula Kostek Rothrock and her husband John of Bennington, VT. His grandchildren; Lindsay Penev and Drew Thorp of Oxford, CT, Ryan Thorp of Middletown, CT, Melissa of Milford, CT and Leo Pepin of Middletown, CT, Amy Kostek Garcia and her husband Ricardo of New York City, Timothy Swaller and his wife Amy of Milford, CT, Ryan Swaller and his wife Diandra of Orange, CT, Colleen Swaller of West Haven, CT. Eight great grandchildren; Oliver and William Garcia of New York City, Emma, Olivia and Evan Swaller of Milford, CT, Benjamin and Avery Swaller of Orange, CT and Kristian Penev of Wolcott, CT. As well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Laura Thorp of Waterbury, CT, daughter Michele Swaller of Milford, CT, grandson John Kostek of Bennington, VT and son-in-law Robert Kostek of Bennington, VT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Opportunity House, Inc., 320 Old Hill Rd., CT 06514.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT 06460. Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Rt 152, Orange, CT.
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