Avid Boston sports fan, loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend

Vincent S. Pepe passed away at home on January 21, surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. A veteran of the US Army and a Bronze Star recipient, Pepe served in Vietnam as a radio operator with the First Air Cavalry.

The loving son of the late Elena and Vincent Pepe, he grew up in Jeffries Point, East Boston and was a graduate of Boston English High and Bunker Hill Community College. A dedicated worker, he retired after 42 years of service with the US Postal Service.

Pepe was devoted to his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Kathleyne (Kennedy) Pepe, daughters Lauren and Elena, and son-in-law David. He is preceded in death by his daughter Kristin. He is also survived by his sisters Marie Pepe-Long, Darlene (James) Giardina, and Denise (Louis) Morelli; many nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends. 

Despite the tolls of his illness, he always maintained his personality, his sense of humor, and his care for those around him. He will be remembered for his quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge, especially for anything related to TV, history, or sports.

Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose. A Committal Service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:30pm at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Disabled American Veterans, State House, Room 546, Boston, MA 02133. Or to the Parkinson's Foundation. 

***Parking may be challenging due to the snow. Additional parking is available at the St. Mary's Church Parking lot, next to the church rectory, 46 Myrtle St., Melrose. One block from the funeral home***