Nicholas A. Pepe, Sr.
Retired Carpenter/Craftsman

Nicholas A. Pepe, Sr. died peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on Tuesday evening at the age of 92. He was born in Yonkers, NY and spent his youth in Southport, CT. However, he lived most of his life in Norwalk where he built his house in 1939. His father, Philip, who immigrated from Italy, taught him to be a skilled carpenter and craftsman. Nick’s first job in Norwalk was working on the old General Putnam Inn. He also helped to restore other historical buildings including Norwalk’s Old Town Hall and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion.

During World War II, he worked for General Aircraft where he helped to build airplanes. He was a talented mechanic and loved to restore and repair things, making parts from scratch when required. He had a good sense of humor and loved to tell stories and jokes. He was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 210 and the Redmen.

His wife of 50 years, Antoinette “Toni” Reitano Pepe, passed away in May 1998. He is survived by a son, Nicholas, Jr., a daughter, Mary Frances, a granddaughter, Jennifer and two great granddaughters.