"Ralph was an amazing person. I had the privilege of meeting Ralph many many years ago and working out at his Worlds gym. I recently ran into Ralph at Giant fitness and we spent some time talking about the past. It was so nice seeing him again. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Ralph my friend RIP and god bless Steven mintz"
In loving memory of
Ralph J. Pepino, Sr.
October 24, 1926 - October 27, 2020
Ralph J. Pepino, Sr., on October 27, 2020, of Runnemede. Age 94.
Beloved husband of the late Giaconda "Connie" Pepino. Devoted father of Christina Mazzotta (Sal), Lisa Pepino, Ralph Pepino (Lori Zaslow). Loving grandfather of Sal, Jr., Sabrina and Saro. Dear brother of Natalie Fala, Alfred Pepino, Richard Pepino and the late Robert Pepino. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Pepino proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was the owner of World Gym and then became a personal trainer.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 8pm Wednesday eve and 9:15 to 10:15am Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 11am Thursday Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, Runnemede.
Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.
"Your health is your wealth."
Livestream of the Viewing: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/50723262
Tributes
"Ralph has been a part of the Lyons family for a long time . We started training with him in WT and my daughters and I were his biggest fan. He taught us so much about training , good health and just how to be a kind person . His presence in a room or the gym was huge !!! He will be missed by many that loved him . Kelly Palestini and the Lyons family will forever hold him in our hearts ?? We are sorry to the family for this huge loss. You?ll be missed Ralph . Lois Lyons and families ???"
"A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME FRIEND,SIMPLY THE BEST .RIP RALPH LAURA AND I WILL MISS YOU."
"Ralph, was an inspiration. I was only 14 and worked out at world gym on the black horse pike. I remembered when he wore these glasses that had Tiny holes in the lens....he said it would make you big....every month he had a new something that would make you big. I am now 59 and been living in Florida since 1984. He truly will be missed. I am glad I had him in my life as a yong kid. Gold bless him and all his family. Mike Marcewicz AKA Mugs "