“He was a good friend to our movie, ‘Pizza, a love story’. “Such a big heart,” Falcone said of the news of Bimonte’s passing, first reported by Fox 61 News. “I have known him since I played for his dad’s Little League team. “I have just heard the news of Pepe’s Pizza co-owner Gary Bimonte’s passing,” wrote Dean Falcone, one of three producers of the locally-produced “Pizza, a love story,” in a Facebook post. Residents and local eateries shared tributes to the restaurateur on social media Thursday morning. Thank you, Gary, for many great slices & memories. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. When you think of pizza, you think of Pepe’s. Thank you, Gary, for many great slices & memories,” Blumenthal said on Twitter. “When you think of pizza, you think of Pepe’s. Please keep his family in your thoughts.” “We will always remember Gary for the love he had for this City, his employees, and his family. Their cultural contributions have a lasting impact on our nation’s culinary history,” Elicker said. They are an iconic institution not just in New Haven, but to the country. “My condolences to the family of Gary Bimonte and the greater Pepe’s family. Mayor Justin Elicker offered condolences to Bimonte’s family, as did U.S. The restaurant’s New Haven location will be closed Thursday, the family said. He will be terribly missed by so many people.” “Gary was incredibly grateful for all of the happiness that our family brought to so many people through our love of pizza, and he really embodied the heritage and tradition that Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is known for today. Please visit our website for the official family statement.
The New Haven location will be closed for all business today, April 8th, as we mourn the passing of our brother and friend, Gary Bimonte. He truly loved and cherished our family’s history, and he was so proud of the legacy that has carried through all these years,” family members said.
Gary was the pride and joy of the Pepe’s family, and there are no words to express the immense void that his passing has left in our hearts. “Gary was a wonderful brother, son, uncle, and friend to so many, and he was loved by all of us.