William Vincent (“Bill”) passed away on Jan. 12, surrounded by his family in his daughter’s home after succumbing to his neurological disease. He was 73.
Bill was the son of the late Burton M. Vincent and Natalie A. Brown Vincent. He was born in Oak Bluffs. He lived on the Island until his family moved to Schenectady, N.Y.
Bill graduated from Linton High School in 1969, and went on to obtain a B.S. in marketing from Western New England College in 1973. He worked at Jonathan Reid, Ltd., selling men’s fine clothing for 40 years, and rose through the ranks to sales manager at several different stores throughout the capital region. He loved spending time at his other home on Martha’s Vineyard, and any opportunity to be outdoors and in the sun. His greatest joy and accomplishment in life was being Papa to his twin granddaughters; he took any opportunity to be there for them.
He was predeceased by his soulmate and wife, Priscilla Keiper Vincent. He was also predeceased by his older brother, Robert W. Vincent. He is survived by his daughter Katie Vincent Persons (Nicholas) of Rexford, N.Y.; and his granddaughters, Natalie Persons and Vivian Persons. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Sara Keiper of Glenville, N.Y.
Calling hours will be held at Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, Glenville, N.Y., on Jan. 18 from 1 to 2 pm, with services following. A private burial will be held at Abel’s Hill Cemetery in Chilmark on Jan. 20.
Contributions can be made for cerebral amyloid angiopathy research at Mass General Hospital, fund 028184, online at bit.ly/3NKf9H9, or by mail at MGH Development Office, Attn: Kylie Baruffi, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101.
For online condolences, visit glenvillefuneralhome.com.
