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Gary Bimonte Obituary
Gary Joseph Bimonte of Wallingford died suddenly on April 7, 2021 at Mid-State Hospital in Meriden. Born in New Haven on December 7, 1959, Gary was a co-owner and proudly worked alongside his family at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which was founded in 1925 by his grandparents Francesco Pepe and Filomena Volpe Pepe. Gary was very proud of his Italian heritage and loved sharing stories about the business and being a part of his family's legacy. A big smile would come across his face when he spoke of his grandfather's commitment to his work ethic, the importance of consistently using quality ingredients and always being thankful for his customers and his community. The love and enjoyment he had working side by side with his sisters and cousins made it a true family experience. Gary especially enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones whenever anyone came into the restaurant. For Gary this was not a job, it was his passion.
Gary was a collector of historical and toy memorabilia. He loved fast cars and his big pickup truck. He was a member of the Doo Wop Cruisers Car Club and the Blood, Sweat and Gears Car Club and participated in many local car shows. He was also a member of the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the Wallingford Elks Club and the Knights of Columbus in North Haven as well being a former member of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club. He loved feeding wildlife and could often be found buying bags of corn to feed the deer, and always enjoyed his yearly trip to Aruba. Gary was a kind, hardworking and generous man who did everything with his heart and a great big smile and had no shame in telling you that he loved you!
He was a loving brother to Bernadette Bimonte-Hackett, Genevieve Beth Bimonte (Cesar Flores) and Jennifer Josepha Kelly (Jim); proud uncle of Christina Nicola Bimonte, William Cody Hayes and the late Serafina Kinnare. He is also survived by his cousins Lisa Cusano, Francis and Anthony Rosselli and his "fur baby" Trixie. Gary was predeceased by his mother Serafina "Sera" Lucy Pepe DeMusis, his stepfather Dominic DeMusis and his brother-in-law Daniel Hackett. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 4-8pm in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. 11 Wooster Place, New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Michael Church. There is a maximum capacity in Church of 100 people, and this will be strictly adhered to. The family prefers that you watch the livestream of Gary's Mass. Burial will be private. Masks and social distancing will be required at all services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Food Bank www.ctfoodbank.org, or the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter www.branford-ct.gov/departments/animal-shelter. Share a memory, sign the guest book and view the livestream of Gary's funeral mass at www.iovanne.com.
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Jamie C
November 19, 2024
Hello I remember I spoke to you on the phone asking would you shipped them pizza to Maryland or I would drive 500 miles just to experience the world famous pizza back in 2020 - you mentioned to me that Frank Pepe's is coming to Maryland soon. Thank you for sharing the family history and the family legacy still lives on to every Frank Pepe's Pizza. - Jamie C from Maryland
Linda Cafasso
April 3, 2024
We miss you everyday our friend, You were the best! Jay C & Linda
Christopher Vegliante
April 2, 2023
A finer, more decent man would be difficult to find, indeed. May God bless and keep you my friend.
Yvette
April 4, 2022
My continued sympathy on your loss
Jay C & Linda Cafasso
April 3, 2022
We miss you everyday
Kevin Devaney
July 14, 2021
Our family are so sad to hear about Gary's passing. My Mother is Lorraine Bimonte, family was from line street. Gary and I always talked that we were related somewhere, some how. We shared a passion for old cars and animals. I miss his daily prayer and his big smile. When I retired we talked about me working for him somewhere. We wish your family the very best. We're certain the Pepe legacy will continue. Be well.
Cynthia Kreutzberg
June 9, 2021
I just heard about Gary today 6/9/21, my condolences to his family..
I been going to Pepes since a child, I had wedding my rehearsal dinner there on a Friday evening ,Gary and Sal accommodate all of us with a smile and sat to talk as part of the family.
I moved to CA. But always made my visit to Pepes, and to say hi to Gary..
You were a very thoughtful man Gary you will be missed.
Cindy Kreutzberg
Thomas Colon
May 18, 2021
To the entire Bimonte / Pepe family. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a sweet man and I have meet him a few times at Frank Pepe's and I was a fan ever since. I sent him a text him back in early March and told him that I was coming out to see him in May. He said sure and I said ok, I can't wait to see you buddy. Life is to fast. May God rest his soul. He was such a kind man with a loving heart. I am so truly sorry for your loss. I will miss talking to you buddy.
Sam
May 11, 2021
I bought a car from Gary several years back. We remained friends and chatted often. We never met. Think about that. A car guy’s pal.
Mike Kissane
April 23, 2021
To a true son of New Haven, you will be missed, my friend.
Mike Kissane
April 23, 2021
To a true son of New Haven, you will be missed, my friend.
Joe and Carol DeSena
April 19, 2021
He was a special person and will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
Eric Stowe
April 15, 2021
I've known Gary since 1st grade when he sat at the desk in front of me. Neighbors growing up on the same street, we'd see each other pretty much every day. The one word that probably defined Gary best was DEDICATED! He was dedicated to family, church, friends, work, and community. Always. The other word that comes to mind is GRACIOUS. Gary never took for granted his good fortune and he showed great respect to each and every person he met. A very gracious man. Gonna miss you G!
Eric Stowe
Captiva Salon Team
April 14, 2021
It was always a pleasure to have Gary at the salon. His smile and positive energy filled the air and conversation was always uplifting and enjoyable. We're forever grateful for his generosity and the many times he walked through the door with pizzas in hand. We will miss him dearly. Our sincere condolences to his family with thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
AL Seretny
April 13, 2021
Gary Bimonte has been my friend and Italian American Brother since 1968 and even though I moved to ohio .we texted and stayed in touch every week and exchanged gifts always. I love Yiu Gary as Famiglia my Fratello!! As he called me .Rest in peace Gary and you live in my Heart forever. Rest in Heaven knowing your missed and Loved by many
Maryjane Tescione~ Richard White
April 13, 2021
Rest Easy Gary ~ Me & Skipper will miss you Buddy . We will never forget all the laughs . Until we meet again XOXO Mr. & Mrs. Richard White
Paul trezza
April 13, 2021
Rest in peace Gary I will miss you very much before you became the King of New Haven pizza you were a friend and you always State a humble friend it's so sad how you work so hard and had you life taken away so quickly after you retired I guess God needed a good pizza chef I will never forget those nights hanging out at East Rock Park in that cool gray van and all you listen to was Frank Zappa I played it all night last night my regards to your family I'm sure you'll be very missed God bless when is
Sharon Bates
April 13, 2021
My husband knew Gary, I did not, then I saw him at a BJ's gas station and introduced myself. We became instant friends, he was just that type of guy. RIP Gary! We were truly blessed to have you.
Denese G Bellinger
April 13, 2021
Love and condolences to my good friend Gen, and family. Gary always had that awesome smile, contagious laugh and will be missed. Hold onto the memories.
Anthony C Pallotto
April 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss to the family right now the family is so tight always remember his dad an him making pizzas on whitey av so many great memories
Karen, cousin
April 12, 2021
Bernadette, Genevieve and Jennifer, please accept my heartfelt condolences. My strongest memories of Gary are of a young cousin chasing after his older sisters. As an adult, seems like he gave Pepe's his all; working to help make a neighborhood restaurant into one known and loved all around the country. What a great legacy!
John Rosselli
April 12, 2021
Bernadette, Genevieve and Jennifer, my deepest condolences on Gary’s passing. Every time we got together I always felt like we were best friends, he made everyone feel that way. I just wish I could of spent more time with him. Still in disbelief. He will be sorely missed.
Otto Curran
April 12, 2021
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of the passing of Gary, we are just talked on Easter. I condolences and prayers to Bern,Gen,&Jeff.And also for your families
Otto
April 12, 2021
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of the passing of Gary , I just talk to him on Easter. my condolences To Bern,Gen,Jeff. My prayers and thoughts I was each and everyone of you and your family Otto
Laurie Peck
April 12, 2021
Thanks for the memories, dear Gary. Rock on! XO
Laurie Peck
April 12, 2021
Thanks for the memories, dear Gary. Rock on! XO
Thom & Barbara Lupo
April 12, 2021
In loving memory of our wonderful friend and next unit neighbor for many years in Aruba. The entire Island, especially your friends at La Cabana will miss you always.
John Goglia
April 12, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Sellas
April 12, 2021
May God be with you and your family. You will be missed by many. May your memory be eternal.
The Frank Pepe Dev. Co. Family
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Anthony @ Antoinette Annunziat
Sent Flowers
April 12, 2021
Rest easy Chef .
Denise Palmieri
April 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss joe caccone
Buddy Barra
April 11, 2021
Condolences to the Bimonte family. Rest in peace my friend.
Kelly Mccabe
April 11, 2021
Gary was one of the kindest people with the sweetest soul's. I will miss his affectionate and contagious laugh and smile. He was a great to who was lucky enough to know him.I will always cherish my brief time being part of the Pepes family. Bernadette. Genevieve. And Jennifer (Jen) my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
All my love. I will think of you lovingly.
Kelly
David & Toby Sullivan
April 11, 2021
Wishing peace to Jennifer and the entire Bimonte family.
Beanie Landino
April 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss always such a great guy . His pizza is the best and will miss seeing him at the concerts and cruise night. RIP Gary our friend Jamie is already there and I’m sure he’ll be greeting you . Ever forget that beautiful smile Prayers to the family
Therese Kennett
April 11, 2021
Gary the world will not be the same without you but I know your with the angles. I will never forget how you made me feel when I seen you and let me skip the line so we didn't have to wait. RIP dear fellow and your legacy will live on because of the hard work you did.
Redding family
Sent Flowers
Mary Marciano
April 10, 2021
Gary was a kind man and always smiling. May he RIP
Dan Figuenick
April 10, 2021
We are very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Rest in peace.
Dan & Edna Figuenick
Tom Andrew
April 10, 2021
I was saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. I spent many wonderful years working with Gary and the Bimonte and Rosselli families at “The Spot”. He was one of a kind, a great guy. My deepest sympathy goes out to Bernadette, Genevieve, Jennifer and the Bimonte and Rosselli families. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Tom Andrew
Linda Cafasso
April 10, 2021
We will miss you so much our dear friend, You we’re a very special person to us both, and will always treasure our wonderful memories. Fly high,,until we meet again sweet Angel~ Love Jay ~ C & Linda Cafasso
Alberta Hemstock
April 10, 2021
Gary was a wonderful young man whenever he saw me he would give me a big hug he will surely missed by ALL I knew him since his childhood and played with my sons Rest In Peace gary
Joe Vermiglio
April 10, 2021
Bernadette, Genevieve and Jennifer I am heartbroken to hear of Gary’s passing. 55 years ago we moved in across the street and Gary became my first childhood friend. Although we hadn’t seen each other much in recent years it hurts knowing now we never can. RIP My Friend. With Love Joe Vermiglio
Diana Tommessilli
April 10, 2021
God Bless you Gary! You will be missed by many! Hope you're sharing a good glass of wine with Steve Rest easy! Diane & Brandon Tommessilli
Frank G DeMayo
April 10, 2021
Many great memories from the ok’d neighborhood. Gary was such a wonderful, kind and generous man. He will never be forgotten.
Jerry Lehr
April 10, 2021
Salute to a True American from the Families and Friends of the Ct. Pearl Harbor Survivors Nut Meg Capture, God Speed
Carolyn Gaffney
April 10, 2021
We are shocked and saddened about Gary's sudden passing. He was a pillar in our neighborhood with a giant heart who will be deeply missed. We have fond memories of him driving up and down our street in his hot rod cars, plowing everybody's driveways with his quad after a snowstorm, his kind daily greetings on Facebook, and his random fireworks displays. He was a very generous man who would not hesitate to help support school fundraisers when neighborhood kids would knock on his door. Our sincerest condolences to the Bimonte family. May he rest peacefully in God's arms.
Carolyn, Paul, Brian & Lauren Gaffney
April 10, 2021
We are so shocked and saddened by Gary's sudden passing. Gary was a very friendly and generous man with a giant heart. He was a pillar in our neighborhood and he will be deeply missed. We have fond memories of his random fireworks displays, plowing everyone's driveway on our street with his quad when it snowed, always stopping to say hello in his hot rod cars and his daily morning greetings on Facebook. He would not hesitate to support school fundraisers when the neighborhood kids would knock on his door. Deepest condolences go out to his family. We hope you are resting peacefully in God's arms.❤
Maryjane Tescione-White
April 10, 2021
Our dear call Wooster Street friend, your presence will be missed by many including my husband and I. Your clam pizza will be number one forever in our book . Rest easy Gary prayers and blessings are going up for the family may his legacy live on ~ Maryjane Tescione White
Carolyn, Paul, Brian & Lauren Gaffney
April 10, 2021
We are so shocked and saddened by Gary's sudden passing. Gary was a very friendly and generous man with a giant heart. He was a pillar in our neighborhood and he will be deeply missed. We have fond memories of his random fireworks displays, plowing everyone's driveway on our street with his quad when it snowed, always stopping to say hello in his hot rod cars and his daily morning greetings on Facebook. He would not hesitate to support school fundraisers when the neighborhood kids would knock on his door. Deepest condolences go out to his family. We hope you are resting peacefully in God's arms.❤
David Lee
April 10, 2021
To a special man that quickly became my spiritual Brother, I will miss you and always know my life is better having known you. I will miss your morning prayer and your uplifting spirit.
"It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone." John Steinbeck
Rest in peace my good friend, know that I have a bit of your light and will carry it forever. Love ya man
Carolyn Gaffney
April 10, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JOANNE ZUNDA LAMBERT
April 9, 2021
BERNADETTE, GENEVIEVE AND JENNIFER, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR BELOVED BROTHER GARY'S PASSING. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN HE WAS AND THIS SUDDEN LOST MUST BE SO HARD. KNOW THAT GARY AND ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Dawn Ferrucci
April 9, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dawn Ferrucci
April 9, 2021
Gary, still shocked to find out this saddened news. Not only in heaven are you an angel, but you earned those wings long before with the love, compassion, generosity and self worth that you have spread with joy from the beautiful heart that you let everyone see. We will miss you. Love Always Dawn and Ray Dugay. Our deepest condolences to the Bimonte family. Sending love and prayers
Dawn Ferrucci
April 9, 2021
Gary, still shocked to find out this saddened news. Not only in heaven are you an angel, but you earned those wings long before with the love, compassion, generosity and self worth that you have spread with joy from the beautiful heart that you let everyone see. We will miss you. Love Always Dawn and Ray Dugay. Our deepest condolences to the Bimonte family. Sending love and prayers
Mike Pascale
April 9, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend. You were one of the good guys. I will truly miss your morning reach outs to all of your friends.
Heaven has gained another perfect angel.
Lisa Scaramella/ Florida
April 9, 2021
Condolences and prayers to the Pepe and Bimonte families. I was shocked and saddened to hear that Gary had passed away.
I grew up in the neighborhood and met Gary at Pepes in my early teens. I found that we both had a fondness for classic cars. Gary was a sweet guy with a good sense of humor. I miss the taste of Pepes pizza since moving away. It's hard to imagine Pepes without Gary being there. It's a sad time but I know he's in Heaven, probably showing the angels how to make a good pie.
RIP Gary.
Connecticut Classic Chevy
April 9, 2021
I was shocked to hear of Gary's passing, My condolences to the Bimonte family from George and all of us from Connecticut Classic Chevy. He will always be cruising with us.
AL Seretny
April 9, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
AL Seretny
April 9, 2021
Gary and I met in 5th grade at church st School And became Lifetime friends. He was the so kind and caring of a person. He was generous and giving. I have had tears in my eyes and heart for last 2 days .I was blessed to have Gary as a friend .I will miss him for the rest of my Life until.i see him in Heaven . Gary Bimonte I love you
Roseann E Carrano
April 9, 2021
I'm going to miss you greatly, my friend. You know that I always had your back. (smile) Until we meet again! XOXO Roseann
Janice Scarino
April 9, 2021
Life taken too soon our deeest sympathy to Gary’s family
We have been going to PEPE since Sal was a waiter there & we did get to see GARY in the WTBY store
RIP MR
The Scarinos (wolcott ct)
jean a coppola
April 9, 2021
i know he was a great guy seen him on facebook all the time with a smile on his face, he will b sadly missed, but now he is an angel in Heaven, may he R.I.P.
Carol & Tony Dadio
April 9, 2021
I grew up with Gary& his family, so when I heard of his passing I was devestated Condolences to Gen & the family. Gary was a great guy,he will be missed! Take comfort in the good memories.
Wendy Graves
April 9, 2021
I loved the fact Gary would start the Morning's off with a prayer or a blessing or a fun fact and I would look forward to learn something new or something I had forgotten about I will definitely miss those.Gary I hope you are now reunited with your Mom I know how much you loved her
Rest at peace
Nora Wiedenbach
April 9, 2021
It is so sad that Gary is no longer with us. I got to know him when he had Bimonte Pizza on School Street in Hamden. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to all of his family and extended family. He was a great guy!
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