Vincent Penta of Belmont died Monday, December 15, in the Belmont Manor Nursing Home. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Crescio) Penta. Vincent proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and as a Lieutenant on the MDC police force. He was a longtime Medford resident.

Vincent was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Zizza) Penta and the devoted father of Marisa Coughlin of North Chelmsford, Gregg and Christopher Penta, both of Medford. He was the loving grandfather of Brianna and Brooke Coughlin. Vincent was the brother of Robert Penta of Medford, the late Ernest, John, and Joseph Penta, Charlotte Pope and Louise Phaneuf. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Dolores Zizza and Elayne Scarcella, both of Canton.

Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Monday, December 22 at 8:45AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 9:45AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 through 8PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

As an expression of sympathy contributions in Vincent’s name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.