Marie Rose Costanzo Pepe, 87, of Northford passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of over 60 years to Louis M. Pepe. Marie was born in New Haven on May 28, 1929; daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Christiano Costanzo; was a graduate of Albertus Magnus College where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree; obtained her Master’s degree in nursing from Yale School of Nursing; was a Registered Nurse working at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  Her family was her life and her legacy; she enjoyed her grandchildren and grand dogs whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Mark Pepe (Joyce), Christopher Pepe (Penelope) and Marjorie Pepe. Grandmother of Emily Pepe, Christopher (C.J.) Pepe II, Alexander Pepe (Ashley) and Gina Pepe. Sister of Brenda Costanzo. Also survived by her grand dogs, Tessa, Cinnamon and Rosie.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Vitas Healthcare (Hospice), 199 Park Road Ext. Suite 102 Middlebury, CT 06762.