James William Pepka 65 of Ashland and formerly of Natick died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Oak Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Framingham.
Born in Natick he was the beloved son of the late Clement and Anna (Green) Pepka.
Jim was a former bartender, machinist and drove school buses in the Hudson –Marlborough school district. He was an avid sportsman, good Catholic, True Brother and a friend to all that knew him.
He was the brother of Rev. Edward Paul Pepka of California, John Joseph Pepka of Natick, Robert Clement Pepka of West Boylston, Mary Anne Thomas of California, his uncle Richard Green of Ashland, nieces Sara and Amanda Thomas, and a special bond of love to Dawn Miccile Ronan. He also survived by many cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday March 25th at 10:00 A.M. at St Patrick Church, Natick officiated by his brother, Rev Edward P. Pepka.
Visiting hours in the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common are Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.