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Essie Pepicello Obituary

Essie J. Willey Pepicello, 88, passed away February 27, 2012 at Ball Pavilion. She was born in Erie on August 12, 1923, daughter of the late Harry G. and Annie Shelley Willey. A lifelong Erie resident, Essie was a member of St. James R.C. Church. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband. She is survived by two sons, Vincent Pepicello, III (fiancé, Shirley Owens) of Harborcreek, and William Pepicello (Kris) of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Richard Willey, of Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren, Dean Pepicello (Michelle), and Denise Griebel (Mark); four great-grandchildren, Michael Pepicello, Carlee, Tyler and Matthew Griebel; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Pepicello, Jr.; one grandson, Michael Pepicello; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Pepicello; four sisters and two brothers. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Ball Pavilion for their love and compassion during this time. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Friday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. James McCormick. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James R.C. Church, 2635 Buffalo Rd., Erie, PA 16510. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 29, 2012.

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Bonnie Leuthold

February 22, 2021

I really miss when Aunt Essie, Aunt Wert, Aunt Mary & my mom (Kathryn Beightol) would get together & tell stories about when they were young. The get togethers at Zucks to play cards & picnics. Those are the days I really miss. Nice to remember the good old days as my Dad would say.
Our thoughts and payers are with you, but we have to remember the better times it helps us keep going.
Lots of Love
Bonnie Leuthold & Brian

Ronald & Phyllis Stelle

March 17, 2012

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

March 7, 2012

Dear Pepicello family, We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Essie passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our condolences. Bonnie (Beightol) Brian H, & Brian J Leuthold

Rick & Kathy Pepicello

March 6, 2012

Dear Vince, Bill & family, We were very sad to hear about Essie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kenda Willey

March 2, 2012

Dear Peppicello family, please accept our condolences. We're Ray's (Essie's brother) daughter and grandson, and our thoughts are with you.

Kenda Willey and Keenan Horn

James Pepicello

March 2, 2012

Bill, Vince and family,

Our condolences on the loss of Essie. We're sorry we cannot be there to see you, but your Mom and Grandmother will be in our prayers. May God grant you His peace.

Jim and Sherry Pepicello
Fort Myers, FL

JOHN ALECCI

March 2, 2012

Dean &family you have our deepest sympathy on your loss our prayers will be with you.

JOHN ,DOM ,MARYANN ALECCI

Don and Marty Merritt

March 2, 2012

Dear Pepicello Family,
We were so sorry to read of the passing of Essie. She was a very nice lady. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,

Jim and Bridget Lander

March 1, 2012

Dear Pepicello family,
Sorry to hear of Essie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Joyce McAchren

March 1, 2012

Dean and Michelle
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. You are in our thoughs. God bless you and your family.

Don Orr

March 1, 2012

Dear Bill and Family,
Loma and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. You guys are in our prayers.

Chris (Paradise) Matheis

March 1, 2012

Dear Pepicello family - so sorry to hear about Essie. She was always so nice whenever I would see her. You have my sincere sympathy on her passing. You are all in my prayers.

March 1, 2012

May the Creator walk with the entire Pepicello Family during their time of loss, and may the family celebrate the life of their Matriarch, who gave them their connection to their ancestors in life.
- Chaz Kader
Turtle Clan - Kanienkehaka

Veryl "Sonny" Calkins

February 29, 2012

To the Pepicello family,
I would like to express my sympathy, and offer my condolences, at the passing of Essie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

February 29, 2012

Bill, while I really don't know your whole family, I count you as an old friend and offer my sympathy and prayers for your Mom and for all of you. Peace! Msgr. Wm. Biebel, St. Peter Cathedral

Deb & Tim Peterman

February 29, 2012

Vince and family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special
memories help us cope. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.

Frank and Sandy Battaglia

February 29, 2012

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

Ivy (Deuel) Kretz

February 29, 2012

To the entire Pepicello Family - We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our family(Deuel)wants your family to know you are in our prayers in this very sad time.

Rich and Sue Zuck

February 29, 2012

Vince, Bill and Family,
My memories of our times together with your Mom and family go back a long way. Fantastic remembrances of a caring and loving (and sometimes stern--we weren't always the best behaved), Aunt Essie will remain with me forever. She will be missed, but remembered with great respect and love.

February 29, 2012

Dean and Family. I am sorry for your loss. If there is anything that Tom or I can do at this time, please let us know. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Tom & Brenda Nelson

Buzz Fatica

February 29, 2012

Dean, Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Doug White

February 29, 2012

Dean and Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Pepicello.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug, Kelly and Olivia White

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