He was born on February 9, 1933 in Parkman, ME, the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Patenaude) Penna.
Richard was employed by Central Screw of Keene, NH, NCR of Peterborough, NH, and retired from Timken of Keene, NH.
He is survived by his wife: Alicia (Rokes) Penna of Marlborough, NH; two sons: Richard Penna, Jr. and his wife Michele of Marlborough, NH and Jay Penna of Manchester, NH; sister: Susan Bolton and her husband Peter of Plymouth, NH; two grandchildren: Brandy McFadden and her husband Corey of Leeds, ME and Brandon Penna and his wife Kelly of Troy, NH; as well as five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son: Douglas Penna, and two sisters: Beverly Penna and Barbara Sylvester.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Marlborough, NH at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made in Richard E. Penna's name to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 (www.hcsservices.org).
