Vincent M. "Lank" Corsentino Sr.

"His legacy to his community was his love of public service." Vincent "Lank" Corsentino, Sr., 95, of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on May 9, 2016. He is survived by a daughter, Genna Corsentino; a son, Mike Corsentino and wife, Debbie; and two grandchildren, Gabrielle and Dylan Corsentino. Also survived by a brother, Anthony Corsentino and wife, Patsy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Corsentino; parents, Anthony and Rosalie Corsentino; sisters, Vita Martello and husband, Rocky; Josephine Zito and husband, Frank; Lena Pritchett and husband, Jack; Theresa Swanson and husband, Eric Sr.; Mary Pitre and husband, Pete Sr.; brothers, Angelo Corsentino and wife, Dot; and S. J. Corsentino. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum Plant where he worked as an operator. He served our country during World War II. He served three terms on the East Baton Rouge Parish City Council. He was a long-standing member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9692. Visitation will be held at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon, celebrated by Fr. Trey Nelson. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dylan Corsentino, Mike Corsentino, Forest Pitre, Horace Pitre, Al LaPorte, Jr. and Paul Gosserand. The family would like to thank the staff and all of his caregivers at Old Jefferson Community Care Center for taking such great care of him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, www.cancerservices.org. Ascension Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.