Agnes A. Pepe

Agnes A. Pepe 1939-2006 CHICOPEE- Agnes A. (Muscaro) Pepe, 66, a life long Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 17, 2006 at home surrounded by her family. Agnes was born in Springfield on March 24, 1939 the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Philomena (Santaniello) Muscaro. She retired in 2001 from the former Medical West in Chicopee, and was also employed at Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield. Agnes was a communicant of St. Rose de Lima Church in Chicopee. She enjoyed music and the Arts, but her true love was cooking for family and friends. Agnes is survived by her husband of 46 years; Charles W. Pepe, Sr., a son; Charles W. Pepe, Jr., and his wife Eileen of Holyoke, a daughter; Gina M. Helie and her husband Douglas of Chicopee, four grandchildren; Spec. Jacob D. Helie and his wife Anissa of Ft. Drum, NY, Jaclynne M. and Derek J. Helie, both of Chicopee, and Michael E. Pepe of Holyoke, a great granddaughter; Micahla, and many nieces and nephews. Agnes will be remembered by many family and friends whose hearts she has touched during her life's journey. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 20th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan St., Chicopee. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Agnes's memory to Baystate VNA & Hospice, 50 Maple St., P.O. Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058. Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee, is assisting the Pepe family with arrangements. For online condolences, directions to St. Rose de Lima Church, visit www.tylunasfuneralhome.com .