Vincent C. Peterson

Vincent Carl Peterson, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home in Dedham.  He was 93.  Vinnie was born January 25, 1925 in the same room where he passed away.  He was a graduate of Dedham High School and earned certificates after high school in both airplane and automotive repair.  Vinnie was inducted into the US Army and served for two years until his honorable discharge  as a corporal in 1946.  He worked for over 43 years at General Motors in Framingham as a automotive utility repairman.  Vinnie was a member of Celestial Lodge AF & AM (formerly Constellation Lodge in Dedham), and a member of the Scottish Rite of Masons; a member of the Bay State Antique Auto Club; a member of the Dedham Historical Society; a former Trustee of Allin Congregational Church where he was a member; a member of the Society in Dedham for the Apprehension of Horsethieves; a member of the United Auto Workers union (UAW); and a member of the Viking Club in Braintree. Vinnie was the beloved husband of the late Enid R. (Innis), and dear father of Marcia R. Peterson Radner, and her husband Larry, of Springfield, Alan E. Peterson, and his wife Bonnie, of Pembroke, and Carol P. Chambers of Dedham.  He was the proud grandfather of Rachel, Leah, Lisa, Lynn, Lauren, Melanie, and Morgan and is also survived by 3 great grandchildren  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11 am at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to t he charity of your choice would be appreciated.