Anna Pepe

Anna (Bicchetti) Pepe

December 11, 1927 ~ May 12, 2021

Anna (Bicchetti) Pepe, 93, of Glassport, PA, age 93, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at UPMCMercy Hospital.

She is survived by her daughter Maria Cready and husband Ray of West Middlesex, PA, and son Emmett Pepe and wife Leah of Herndon, VA and is the adored grandmother (Nonna) of Brianna Pepe, Amanda Pepe, Angelo Pepe and Amato Pepe and great-grandson Oliver Holden.

She is also survived by her sister Carmela (Bicchetti) Delli Gatti of Nusco, Italy along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emmett Pepe Sr. (deceased 1979) and siblings Amato Bicchetti, Carmine Bicchetti, Pasquale Bicchetti, Raffaele Bicchetti. 

Anna was born and raised in Nusco, Italy. The daughter of the late Michele Bicchetti and Angiolina (Napolillo) Bicchetti.  She came to America in 1960 and proudly became an American citizen in 1966. She was a member of the Christian Mothers from St. Cecilia’s/Queen of the Rosary parish. Anna enjoyed duckpin bowling with her Christian Mothers. 

Anna treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. She loved caring for children and enjoyed many years of providing childcare for local families. She was known for her Italian cooking, making sauce that she would graciously share with neighbors and friends. 

Friends are welcome Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Wojciechowski Funeral Home; 640 Vermont Ave. Glassport, PA 15045; (412) 672-6388.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday May 17, 2021 at 10 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish, 530 Michigan Ave. Glassport PA 15045.

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