Obituary
Richard J. Penta of Hamilton, MA, formerly of Winthrop, Melrose, and East Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, after a long period of living courageously and gracefully with Alzheimer's disease, lovingly attended to by his son, Greg, and his long-time partner Jo Ann Emerald, at Sunrise of Lynnfield Senior Living Community, where he resided for the past few years.
He was born in 1944 in Boston, MA to Joseph and Philomena "Billie" …
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Sincerest thanks for the devoted military service you provided to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.
Sincerest thanks for the devoted military service you provided to the people of this nation. May yo…
Sincerest thanks for the devoted military service you provided t…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will swallow up death fore…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will s…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in …
Dear Greg and Dear Joanne,
OK, send it Perri and I are so sorry to read this beautifully written memorial. This is a b…
Dear Greg and Dear Joanne,
OK, send it Perri and I are so sorry to read this beautifully written m…
Dear Greg and Dear Joanne,
OK, send it Perri and I are so sorry…
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