Anthony Penta

Derry, NH-Anthony C. Penta, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Born in Haverhill, Anthony was the son of the late Charles and Antoinette (Berardini) Penta. He graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1970 and Cornell University, Class of 1974. A well respected and admired educator, Mr. Penta began his career at Haverhill High School before joining the faculty at Pinkerton Academy, where he taught Mathematics for more than thirty years. Mr. Penta also served as a Professor of Mathematics at UMass Lowell, and was Coach of the Pinkerton Academy Math Team and long-time broadcaster for the varsity football team. In addition to his brilliant mind, Tony shared a great sense of humor and keen wit. He closely followed horse racing and enjoyed summers at the track. He was talented in the game of chess and held a great passion for music. Above all, he was a devoted friend who will be missed by all knew and loved him.He is survived by numerous cousins, notably Kathy &amp Ernie Fuller Ronald LaBatte, Dennis &amp Lisa LaBatte, Alan &amp Kim LaBatte his goddaughter Angela DiPietro, and dear friends Saul Shriber, Rose Karjala, James &amp Christine Peck, Stephanie Flynn, Robert &amp Roberta Hirsh, Dr. John &amp Ellen Zimmerman.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 9 until 10:30AM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM at All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, North Broadway, Haverhill. Memorial donations may be made in Anthony’s memory to: Pinkerton Academy Homeless Fund, Attn: Nancy Cofrin, Pinkerton Academy, 5 Pinkerton Street, Derry, NH 03038. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com