James E.

Peck

Obituary Mr. James E. Peck June 5th, 1921 ~ January 20th, 2015 "To Thine Own Self Be True" This is just one of the philosophies this devoted husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and most importantly, friend, lived by. You see James Peck was a special man. He will be deeply missed by anyone and everyone he chose to love. But that is another story. The life of James Edward Peck began in the town of Cumberland, Maryland on the 5th day of June in the year of 1921. He was the fortunate one. His twin brother died at birth. Jessie Darr and Gladys Peck were happy he survived. James Peck lived a simple but meaningful life. He served his country as a soldier in World War II from 1941 until 1945. That is when his eyes really opened to the world. He was stationed in New Guinea as well as Alaska. Upon returning to the United States, he and his mother moved to the Big AppleNew York City. Here he met the love of his life and his wife of 59 years, Marguerite Stanley. Together, they raised a family of threeRussell, Greg, and Donnawhom he guided and loved. But that would be limiting him. He had a place in his heart big enough for all of the rest of our family and friends. He spent his formative years in Harlem before migrating to the Bronx. St Marks was his church home. James Edward Peck was always working. He was a welder, painter, custodian, and finally reached the position of director of maintenance for the City of New York, where he retired after 30 years of service. James Edward Peck was known for his friendly conversation, wit, intelligence and love of his fellow man. He will be missed but never forgotten by the family he leaves behind--his son Russell and wife Joy, his son Gregory and wife Kazue, and his daughter Donna. He had several grandchildrenLauren, Robin, Tanya, Taneka and Robert. He had great grandchildrenLaneya, Marquis, Jarius, Xavier and Elijah. He will also be missed by Gen, Arlene, Aunt Lou, Cookie, Suzie and their children--Cheree, Keith, Jenieze and Leah. Pop, rest in peace. Go meet your wife and soul mate in Heaven. We love you.