Joseph A. Pepin, 52, of Derry, NH, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in his home with family by his side. He was born on April 9, 1971, in Worcester, MA, a son of Henri Pepin and Nancy (Rose) Gouin.
Joseph was currently a colleague at Pfizer where his hard work and dedication earned him a promotion to Master Tech in August 2023.
Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a highly decorated soldier with the 82nd Airborne (Master Jump Wings), 2nd 505 Combat Team (Sniper). Joe was the past president of Rolling Thunder NH1 and current Vice President (NK VIPER) of Nam Knights MC - Live Free or Die Chapter.
Joe loved riding his motorcycles and traveling with Angela where new adventures always awaited them on the motorcycles or on a plane. When he wasn't riding, he could be found making knives (JFP Customs). His kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need, especially Veterans, was contagious to all who met him.
He is survived by the love of his life his wife, Angela Nicoli of Derry; two sons, Mark Pepin of MI, and Chris Pitman of MI; stepson, Aidan Baker of RI; stepdaughter, Amanda Baker of Manchester, NH; two sisters, Kelsey Streete and her husband Garth of Hampton, NH, and Michele Ouellette and her husband Peter of RI; his stepmother Cathy Pepin, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Joe and Angela would like to thank the Nam Knights and the Nam Knight Ladies that gathered on short notice to line the streets and welcome Joe NK VIPER home from the hospital he was beyond honored.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. A time of sharing will start at 4:00pm in the funeral home.
The burial (Joe's last ride) will be in the spring in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy., Boscawen, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to The Chemo Bag Project, P.O. Box 272, Londonderry, NH 03053 or the Nam Knights, Live Free or Die chapter, c/o David Schuppert 45 Dame Road Newmarket, NH 03857