Milena Vincent passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sentara Hampton. Born on July 9, 1948, in Italy, Milena had lived a long life filled with love and faith.
While a native of Italy, Milena had been a resident of Virginia for 32 years and retired from her job of 18 years as a housekeeper at James River Convalescent.
Milena was preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni and Maria DeMarco, as well as her brothers Mario and Emillo.
She is survived by her husband Larry Vincent; her two sons, John Gendreau and Brian Vincent; her three daughters, Manuela Frazier, Lorena Gendreau, and Daniella Gendreau; her six grandchildren, Tanner Frazier, Courtney Gendreau, Bailey Lawson, Conner Frazier, Alexis Gendreau, and Elizabeth Gendreau; her five great-grandchildren, Hazel Frazier, Wesley Frazier, Cove Lawson, Jayce Martin, and Naomi Martin; and her sister Gianna Crawford-DeMarco.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News.
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