Mr. Ovide Gariepy founded Gariepy Furniture in 1926. He retired in 1956 turning the highly reputed furniture store over to his two sons, Paul and Leo Gariepy. Paul Gariepy became sole owner in 1979 and at this time was joined by his son Stephen. "Steve" as he's known to everyone associated with the store, became president in 1996 and has been responsible for its operation since.