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Capt. Robert L. Vincent, USMC (Ret), passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home from complications of Parkinson's disease.
He was born June 17, 1935 in Hartford, CT, son of the late Robert Vincent and Laura Couture. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school, and as a “Mustang” went up through the enlisted ranks to Captain. He served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam and was awarded both the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V and Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V and gold star. He retired after almost 27 years in the Corps. He was a member of VFW Post 1181, American Legion Post 0220, and St. Paul Catholic Church.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's at 70, he fought the disease with the same courage, morality and honor he displayed in the Corps.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce Fella Vincent; daughters Laura Vincent and Linda Lambert (Jason); son, Matthew Vincent; grandson, Thomas Smart II; granddaughter, Madison Sargent (Kenny); cousin Clarence “Skip” Spielman; brother-in-law Robert Kerr; and crazy beagle Copper Vincent