Richard Pepperman
February 3, 1942 - August 30, 2026

Richard David Pepperman, 84 of Long Branch, died on Sunday, August 30th.

He was born and raised in New York City to the late Helen and Tevy Pepperman. Richard later moved to Long Beach, Long Island, New York where he graduated from high school.  He attended Pratt Institute for fine arts, meeting his future wife, whom he married in 1962.  They had one child, a son named Christopher.  The family moved to Long Branch in 1981.  Richard was a film editor, and taught editing and film production at the School of Visual Arts for over four decades.

Richard was predeceased by his wife, Betsy, whom he was married to for 60 years.  He is survived by his son Christopher.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family asks kindly that donations in his memory be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org) or Amnesty International (donate.amnestyusa.org).

To share a favorite memory of Richard, please visit his page of tribute at www.wbhfh.com.

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Richard David Pepperman, 84 of Long Branch, died on Sunday, August 30th. He was born and raised in New York City to the late Helen and Tevy Pepperman. Richard later moved to Long Beach, Long Island, New York where he graduated from high school.  He attended Pratt Institute for fine arts, meeting his future wife, …
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Michael Rovin left a message on October 5, 2026:
The man expanded my understanding of cinema more than anyone. RIP. 🙏🏻
Monique Pelser left a message on September 16, 2026:
Dear Christopher I was concerned and after a search I saw this news. I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. Your dad, Richard, was a mentor to me when I was at SVA and we stayed in touch after I left. He was so supportive and often checking in. He showed kindness and was always concerned about who I was, behind the work - if that makes sense? Over the past few years, after your mother Betsy passed away we could be in contact touching base now and then and he would share stories and news of Barlu and him. How is Barlu? Your father was kind to me after I lost my father, he guided my work in a way that was attentive but also very clear and honest. He spoke so fondly of you and your mother and he shared his recent book of creative writing with me. I hope that you are supported in this time. I am from South Africa and live in Cape Town, may I ask you to kindly put a pot of white daisy's somewhere that is significant to your dad and Barlu, on my behalf? Please feel free to contact me at any time. With love, Monique Pelser
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