RHS Senior Jasmine Ortiz stands in front of the American flag last Friday morning with an Army T-Shirt and a hand-made sign to show her support and appreciation for Perez – who most everyone considered a war hero despite being gunned down in the U.S. She said she is very angry and wants the killers to be caught soon. She is pictured with senior Kaila Rosado.

The U.S. Army hearse rolled at a quick clip down School Street last Friday morning, the body of murdered former Army veteran Stephen Perez Jr., 22, at eternal rest inside.

It passed through the stop sign at East Mountain Avenue.

Suddenly, a complete hush fell over the crowd of hundreds of Revere High School students and staff members who had gathered on School Street from E. Mountain Avenue to near Broadway.

American flags were in almost everyone’s hands.

Art students had made impromptu painted signs with messages of support printed upon them. Though few students at the ceremony knew Perez, there was a connection with almost every young person in the crowd; whether they were angry about senseless street violence, appreciative of Perez’s military service, or sad for the untimely death of another young person – each student in the crowd felt something.

Those who had – minutes before – been talking normally, were instantly brought to a silence and tears welled up in their eyes as the funeral procession drove by.

There was an intensity in the air not felt for generations at RHS.

Though Perez did not die during his two military tours in the Middle East, students and staff certainly considered him every bit as much a hero as if he had died during his service.

“This is very upsetting,” said RHS Senior Jasmine Ortiz. “He wasn’t taken while fighting for us. He was taken over something very stupid. There are no words for what I think should happen to the people who did this to him when they find them…I’m also taking this very personally because my friend is heading to Afghanistan very soon. He heads off to training soon.”

Added RHS student Michael LePore, “I think that it was good for us to show tribute to him out here. He was an Army sniper and he had been fighting for us. For him to meet an end like this is rotten.”

But it wasn’t just the students who were moved.

Many of the teachers, staff and administrators let tears flow or tried to hold them back as the procession passed.

“This was just a wonderful thing and I’m so glad they organized it and the family wanted to participate,” said Deputy Superintendent Ann Marie Costa.

Teacher Joanne McKenna said she was glad to have gotten to pay respects to a soldier that came home safe, only to be cut down by violence on American streets.

“It’s so sad because he just came home and look what happened here,” she said. “At the same time, I’m glad this tribute happened because we’ve never done anything like this at RHS and it shows how much we appreciate him. It shows respect for someone who fought for us.”

Added Science Teacher David Eatough, “In 18 years of teaching this is something new and something we’ve never done before and hopefully something we don’t have to do again.” After the funeral procession passed by RHS, it proceeded to St. Anthony’s Church where there was a funeral – which was mostly a private service. He was buried in Bourne National Cemetery on the Cape.

Perez was shot in the back at Boston’s Theatre District around 2 a.m. on April 28^th. It was believed that there had been an altercation, but Perez was leaving the scene.

So far, Boston Police and District Attorney Dan Conley’s office have been pressing very hard to find Perez’s killer.

Last Friday, they released a surveillance video showing two men fleeing from the scene right after the shooting.

On Monday night, Boston Police indicated that the individuals running from the scene on that surveillance video had been seen earlier in the evening at the Caprice Lounge and Underbar. They had been celebrating a birthday at that bar.

“Homicide investigators continue to seek personal photos and cell phone videos from individuals who were in the area of Tremont Street and Stuart Street and also at Caprice Lounge and the Underbar on the evening of April 27th into the early morning hours of April 28th specifically between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.,” read the release. “Detectives are seeking to obtain witness photos or video possibly taken in the area which may include background images. Detectives are also seeking any images taken inside the surrounding establishments during the same timeframe. Anyone with these images are asked to email them directly to Sergeant Detective Marc Sullivan at SullivanMa.bpd@ci.boston.ma.us.”

Earlier information put out by the Boston Police indicated that the men seen running on the surveillance video might have connections to Lynn.

MGH will hold the important community meeting on May 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Rumney Marsh Academy. There, they will present the fruits of several months worth of work and will ask for critical public input.

“It’s been exciting so far in Revere,” said Leslie Aldrich, associate director for the MGH Center for Community Health Improvement. “We’ve done this in the past, but it’s been less rigorous and it wasn’t so much a community-driven process. To have a community process driven by the public will be a first and it will be very neat.”

Under a mandate by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that came about due to the new federal health care law, all non-profit hospitals have to conduct thorough Community Health Assessments (CHAs) in the communities where they are present. Those assessments have to be in strong collaboration with the community and must involve numerous meetings and community approval of the final results.

The purpose is to identify community health priorities, and then develop a plan to attack those priorities. Under the IRS mandate, MGH must conduct the assessment and finish it within the same taxable year. With that in mind, MGH has embarked on a very ambitious process already in Charlestown and Chelsea – a process that includes meetings, small group interviews, quality of life surveys, and deep community outreach.

In Revere, the process got rolling last fall with the appointment of an active steering group of about 35 residents. RevereCARES Director Kitty Bowman said the timeline has been daunting for the CHA, but it has also been a good opportunity for RevereCARES at the same time.

“Our coalition in general sees this not only as an opportunity to evolve into a healthy communities coalition, but also to expand its community participation and to get new members,” said Bowman. “That’s important because as we expand, we need help to become a real healthy community.”

Just a few months ago, RevereCARES and MGH officials began fanning out into the neighborhood. They held focus groups with a variety of different groups, including groups of elderly residents, Latino residents, Muslim community business leaders, and the Cambodian community. At the same time, MGH distributed a community health survey in three languages – on paper and online.

For that, they seemed to have broken some records.

“The survey rate of return was amazing,” said Danelle Marable of MGH. “We have more than 700 surveys back now and we were only aiming to get 400 back.”

Bowman said that the surveys, focus groups and the 35-member steering committee has been exciting for RevereCARES because it has opened up new doors in new community – as the CHA has to be representative of the entire community’s health needs.

“The exciting part of this is RevereCARES has tried to include Revere’s new population – our Latino and Muslim population in particular – but we’ve only had limited success,” she said. “Through this process, though, we’ve been able to push into those communities with focus groups that will help the coalition reach the whole community and not just part of the community. We’ve never had a problem reaching all the youths because we’re in the schools, but it’s always been difficult to get into the adult communities.”

With all of that legwork now done, MGH and RevereCARES said they are focusing a great deal of effort onto the May 9th community forum. That, they said, will be critical for the final say on what the most important health needs are in Revere.

“At that meeting, we will be presenting our findings and facilitating a discussion in English, Spanish and Portuguese,” said Bowman. “We’ll be asking people to identify what they think are the most important health issues facing the communities. That information will be taken by the Planning Committee and be used to establish the health priorities.”

Finally, the MGH trustees must review the final plan and approve it. The process must be completed by September, which is the end of the taxable year for MGH. Aldrich said she expects the MGH trustees to review the plan in August.

“The one real positive thing for us is having the relationships and trust already built in Charlestown, Revere and Chelsea with our existing coalitions,” said Aldrich. “That is very big and an advantage that takes about a year’s worth of work away.”

The Journal has obtained records that indicate former Officer Todd Randall – who plead guilty last year to lying to an FBI agent – and current Officer Michael Mullen collected unemployment payments on the taxpayer dime while facing punishment for their misdeeds.

So far, the City has not been able to recover those benefits paid out, but City officials indicated that they are fighting to recover the funds.

“I understand we’re in the process of trying to recover the unemployment funds expended on Officers Mullen and Randall,” said City Solicitor Paul Capizzi. “At the time they filed we were required to pay it, despite our reservations. The process requires the city initially pay the claim, after which the city can revoke and/or collect reimbursement.”

However, Revere Director of Finance George Anzuoni said that it all comes down to a state decision, and some times that decision doesn’t go the City’s way. Other times, the claimants can’t pay even if the decision does go the City’s way.

“It happens routinely, but we have a company that goes after them,” said Anzuoni. “The [state unemployment board] makes the decisions and whatever they say we have to abide by. I have gone up a couple times in the past and got them overturned…It’s like  they’re getting a double benefit. If they were released [or disciplined], they obviously did something improper. If you did something improper and got let go, you shouldn’t benefit.”

The FBI arrested Randall at his home in April 2011, and while they indicated there were more serious charges they could have pursued, they only charged him with lying to an FBI agent. He was caught on video and audio taking a cash bribe in order to fix a case in Chelsea District Court.

He lied to investigators about that incident initially, but later fessed up to it when pleading guilty in Boston’s Federal Court last September.

Randall was on unpaid leave after being arrested and resigned from the force unexpectedly in August 2011. However, records indicate that he applied for and received unemployment benefits between April and August while out on unpaid leave.

The City has not recovered those funds yet, and Randall is currently incarcerated at a medium security federal prison in Butner, NC.

Mullen, unbelievably, is still employed with the Revere Police.

Last October, he was caught up in a long-term investigation by the Channel 4 I-Team that showed him routinely going home during his working hours over a period of several months. He apparently spent many hours at his North Revere home while he was supposed to be on patrol and, according to the TV report, routinely put off responding to incidents while sitting at home.

After the report, he was immediately suspended for the maximum of five days by former Chief Terence Reardon and put on unpaid leave pending a termination hearing.

During that time of unpaid leave, records show that he put in for and received unemployment benefits from the City.

The termination hearing finally did happen, and incredibly enough, Mullen was restored to the force.

He currently works the night shift on the RPD, and the claims paid to him by the City have not been recovered yet. Anzuoni said that unemployment claims are much more damaging to the City than to a private business.

That’s because the City is on a direct pay system, rather than a Trust Fund/insurance system – as many businesses are on.

Instead of just paying a portion of an unemployment claim, the City is responsible for the full cost of the claim. The down economy and increased layoffs in City government have led to several legitimate unemployment claims that have taken a toll on the City’s unemployment budget.

That, officials said, is why such claims by Randall and Mullen do hurt the City more than one might expect.

“We’re a direct payer and so that makes it hurt,” said Anzuoni. “It croaks us these days. It does hurt and maybe they do need some reforms.”

Due to privacy laws surrounding unemployment, the exact amount paid to the officers most likely could not be divulged.

In Monday’s election,  Foxboro, voters elected two candidates to the town’s Board of Selectmen who did not favor considering casino development, bringing the total to four out of five selectmen opposed to the casino project.

The news that Kraft and Wynn pulled out electrified casino proponents in East Boston and Revere.

Both Kraft and Wynn commented separately on the matter saying that the people of Foxboro had spoken and they would abide and respect the decision of the townspeople.

The outcome of the vote in Foxboro was considered a big victory for the Suffolk Downs forces.

However news that Kraft and Wynn have pulled out of the competition is a more extraordinary conclusion to the voting saga than was expected.

“This isn’t a time to gloat,” said Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo. “We will all continue to work carefully to make sure a casino at Suffolk Downs is exactly what it should be when all is said and done. We welcome a casino and we believe it will be of benefit to Revere and to Boston,” he added.

The Foxboro vote was a landslide for the winners.

In one of the mostly closely scrutinized small town elections in recent Massachusetts history, the two candidates who spoke out against siting a casino in Foxboro won easily by wide margins and took two seats on the town’s governing board.

Incumbent Selectman Lorraine Brue and newcomer Ginny Coppola were elected over incumbents Larry Harrington and School Committee member Martha Slattery. Both Brue and Coppola bested their opponents by more than 1000 votes.

Nearly 60% of the voters in Foxboro turned out for the election, which many locals considered a referendum on casino gambling in that town.

Their respective statements conceding to the wishes of the people of Foxboro has apparently ended their quest for a casino license in Foxboro.

Such is the case in the murder of Revere native and Army veteran, Stephen Perez, Jr.

He was a young man with much to look forward to. He had finished a successful stint in the US Army in Afghanistan as a sniper. But he was more than that assignation. According to nearly all those who knew him and who were asked to speak about him at his funeral last week, Perez was described as a good guy, someone who could be depended upon.

He loved the Army. He loved the United States of America. He was proud of his family and upbringing here and he had come back determined to make something of his life.

He wanted to become a police officer. He also wanted to educate himself and was studying at Bunker Hill Community College when he was shot in the back, cut down in a parking lot in downtown Boston.

The outpouring of sympathy for him has been profound since the first word of his death reached the city.

His parents have been thrown into a state of despair. His friends are all wondering why he died. Boston Police do have some compelling video that may lead to arrests soon.

What is known is whomever shot Stephen Perez, Jr. is a coward.

The home where Stephen Perez grew up will never be the same. Without his presence, his parents, family and many, many friends will have to make do with memories of his time on this earth.

Before his funeral, almost 1000 people showed up  for a candle light memorial vigil inside Harry Della-Russo Stadium.

Then there was the wake and the funeral itself, which drew hundreds to St. Anthony’s Church and then to the cemetery, where he was buried with full military honors.

It is hard to know what awaits us each day when we awaken. It is impossible to know how our day will go and what we will do and the challenges that will be placed in our way.

Two weeks ago, Revere’s Stephen Perez was alive and well having served his nation in one of the most dangerous places in the world – Afghanistan.

Last week, Stephen Perez was cut down in a monstrous cowardly act which took the life of a really worthy young son of this city.

He  did not deserve to die in this cowardly manner.

We offer our condolences to the Perez Family.

In the last months of his life when he knew he was sick, he never complained about the cancer that was killing him. He always tried to maintain a positive disposition among those whom he cared about and even those he didn’t know.

It is altogether fitting and appropriate that Jim Kimmerle Park is done, finally and that this small piece of urban space in Beachmont, which he loved, will be there in perpetuity to remind us not of his death, but of his life and his goodness.

“The team has been working hard all season and never has given up” said first year RHS head coach Nick Faggas. “We knew it was only a matter of time before we put it all together and it finally happened Monday. It was great to see all of their effort finally pay off and they were very excited.”

Sophomore Tom Portrait went all the way on the mound for the Patriots, allowing just two hits and fanning six in a strong complete game effort. “Tommy was in control all the way,” noted Faggas. “He kept his composure and focus and got the job done for us.”

Senior DH Nick Russo was the hitting star for the Pats, socking a pair of two run doubles, including a bases loaded two bagger in the fourth inning that keyed a four run Revere rally that vaulted the Pats into a 6-3 lead.

Jonathan Van Buskirk also was a standout for Revere, both at the plate and in the field at his third base post. Jonathan had two hits, scored three runs, and drove in two teammates. But it was his defense that was lauded by Faggas. “Jonathan has a great arm and made big plays all day at third base,” said the coach.

Junior Keanu Rodriguez also was a key cog in the Patriot victory, accounting for two hits and two runs. Portrait helped his own cause, drawing three bases on balls, scoring twice, and driving in a run with a bases loaded walk.

Faggas and his crew hope that they can maintain their momentum when they take on Lynn Classical under the lights at Fraser Field at 7:00 this evening (Wednesday). They will travel to Beverly Monday.

Softball team takes measure of Winthrop

The Revere High softball team went up against one of the top pitchers in the Northeastern Conference, Winthrop High senior Alex Ferri, but when the final out was made, it was the Lady Patriots who were ahead on the scoreboard by a decisive 5-1 margin.

The contest started inauspiciously for Revere, as Ferri mowed down the first three batters she faced, picking up her 500th career strikeout in the process. Ferri continued her dominance into the third frame, but Lady Patriot Stephanie Gregory battled Ferri pitch for pitch until she finally punched a base hit. “Stephanie must have battled Ferri through 16 pitches,” noted RHS head coach Joe Ciccarello. “It was a crucial at bat for us and marked a turning point in the game because Ferri seemed to take a little bit off her pitches after that.”

With Ferri’s aura of invincibility shattered, the Lady Patriots went to work in the following inning. Lindsay Gurska got the Revere rally rolling with a leadoff triple. After Michaela Maguire was hit by a pitch, Alex Ambrosino laid down a perfect bunt that she beat out to fill the sacks with Lady Pats.

Gregory then punched her second hit of the game to bring in Gurska. That brought up Kristina Stella, who came through with a bases clearing triple. Stella herself came home moments later on a base hit by Jackie Noel.

Although that would prove to be the only inning in which Revere would reach Ferri, the damage had been done. Lady Patriot hurler Sabrina Palermo was tossing a masterpiece of her own, ending up with a line that showed eight scattered hits, but just one walk while fanning seven Winthrop hitters.

“Sabrina pitched a superb game for us,” said Ciccarello. “She threw strikes and we made the plays behind her.”

The victory was yet another key “rebound win” for the Lady Patriots following a loss by an identical 5-1 score to Marblehead last Wednesday. Revere took a 1-0 lead in the opening inning on base hits by Noel and Gurska, but was unable to muster anything more after that.

Ciccarello’s crew, who now stand at 7-6 on the season as they pursue their quest for a state tournament berth, will play at Beverly tonight and will meet Swampscott under the lights at Salem State University Friday night. They stay on the road to Lynn Classical Monday and host Lynn English next Wednesday.

Girls tennis team   tops Saugus, 4-1

The Revere High girls tennis team earned its second win of the season with a solid 4-1 triumph over Saugus Monday.

Mounia El-Arar turned in the most impressive win of the day at third singles, handily defeating her Saugus rival in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.  “Mounia really moved the ball around and she herself moved to the ball well,” said RHS head coach Carla Maniscalco.

Sara Grujic turned in a strong effort at second singles to defeat her Saugus counterpart, 6-1, 7-5. Both Lady Patriot doubles teams dispatched their Salem foes with ease.  The first doubles tandem of Sam Harris and Mariah Rivera cruised 6-2, 6-3, as did Nancy Nguyen and Meiling Theng at second doubles, 6-1, 6-1.

Kristina DiFabio, playing at first singles, played well, but came out on the short end of a 6-3, 6-3 decision.

In a match last week with Beverly, the duo of Nguyen and Theng prevailed at second doubles in three hard-fought sets, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5).

Maniscalco and her crew were set to take on Lynn Classical today (Wednesday), Winthrop on Monday, and Lynn English next Wednesday.

Patriot netmen improving despite 

The Revere High boys tennis put up a good fight against Northeastern Conference rivals Peabody and Gloucester, but came out on the short end of a pair of 4-1 decision.

Last week’s contest with Peabody saw RHS head coach Mike Flynn juggle a shorthanded lineup. Soun Lee, who typically plays at first doubles, stepped up to third singles and came through with a victory. Sela Leng, who usually fills a slot at second doubles, played at second singles and played well in a losing effort.

Mladen Pepic moved up from his second singles slot to first and played a hard-fought match against a strong Peabody competitor. The first doubles pairing was filled by brothers Nick and Ryan Tran, together for the first time, and the second doubles tandem featured Nick Mucci (who usually plays singles) with William Truong.

In the battle Monday with Gloucester, Nick Tran turned in what Flynn called  “the best match of the year” with a 6-2, 6-3 triumph at second singles.

Pepic battled fiercely at first singles, but dropped a 7-5, 6-4 decision. Mucci fell 6-0, 6-2 at third singles. The first doubles duo of Lee and Duong Nguyen lost their first match of the season, 6-2, 6-4, while the second doubles team of Leng and Truong fell 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).

Flynn and the Pats, who now are 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the South Division of the Northeastern Conference, have a bust week on tap. They were set to face Marblehead yesterday (Tuesday); meet Salem in a resumption contest today; take on Lynn English tomorrow; then Salem again Monday; Lynn Classical next Tuesday; and Winthrop next Thursday.

Joshua Carnazzo, 17, of 44 Burbank St., was arrested on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $250.

William R. Rose, 20, of 126 Lantern Rd., was arrested on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $250.

Joseph C. Curto, 20, of 315 Charger St., was arrested on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $250 and on a charge of illegal possession of a Class E controlled narcotic substance.

Robert Rose, 18, of 189 Cooledge St., was arrested on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $250. 

TUESDAY, MAY 1

Fernando Ferreira Marciano, 30, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He also was cited for failure to yield at an intersection.

Wayne Ramos Sr., 49, of 98 Roland Rd., was arrested on charges of assault & battery, illegal possession of a Class E controlled narcotic substance, and resisting arrest.

Wayne R. Ramos, 19, of 98 Roland Rd., was arrested on a charge of assault.

Le Xiong, 31, of 394 Ocean Ave., was arrested on a charge of assault.

Virginia Dunbar, 50, of Beverly, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a Class B and Class E controlled narcotic substances.

Chhaiden Van, 32, of 116 Shirley Ave., was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a Class B, Class C, and Class E controlled narcotic substances.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Franklin Munoz, 22, and Eric Baker, 17, both of 10 Yeamans St., were arrested on a charge of unarmed robbery.

THURSDAY, MAY 3

Jordan Brown, 20, of 47 Delano Ave., was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He also was cited for possession of marijuana.

Robert K. Odoardi, 52, of 54 Amelia Place, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance, trespassing, breaking & entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property over $250, disturbing the peace, two counts of making a threat to commit a crime, and resisting arrest.

FRIDAY, MAY 4

Andre J. Banks, 18, of Boston, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

SUNDAY, MAY 6

Jamil Quinonez, 34, of 39 Hyde St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges of possession of a stun gun and malicious destruction of property over $250.

William McKenna, 43, of 589 Broadway, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Revere Resident

Leo Paul Cody of Revere died on May 7. He was 54 years old.

Born in Revere, he was the devoted son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Hazel (Dockharty) Cody, the dear brother of Julia M. Cronin, Christine Cabral, Joseph M. Cody Jr., Vicki A. Crane and Theresa Cody, all of Revere and is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Service will be held in the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons~Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere on Friday, May 11 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. For guestbook please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

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Patricia Olsen Stornaiuolo

Of Las Vegas, formerly of East Boston

Patricia (Olsen) Stornaiuolo of Las Vegas, formerly of East Boston, died on April 29. She was 75 years old.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Stornaiuolo and was also preceded in death by her sisters Elizabeth Olsen Smith, Constance Olsen Arpino and her brother Harold (Buddy) Olsen Jr. She was the daughter of late Harold Olsen, Sr. and Elizabeth Foley Olsen and is survived by her children; Steven of Las Vegas, Joseph and his wife, Carmela of Middleton, Diane and her husband, Brian Davis of Peabody and Laura and her husband, Adam Muse of New Hampshire. She was the loving Nana to Christina and her husband, David Adam of Georgetown, April and her husband, Jeff Ricker of Georgetown, Michael Stornaiuolo of Middleton, Nicole Giardina of Revere, U. S. Army Sgt. Christopher Giardina and his wife, Lauren stationed in Texas, Emily Muise and the late Vincent Giardina, Jr. and is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Olivia Adam, Alyssa, Adriana and Christopher Giardina Jr., Samantha and Stone Ricker and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

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Barbara Pineau

Former First Congregational Church Day Care Chef

Barbara A. (Sharpe) Pineau died at her Revere home on May 2 following a long illness. She was 81 years old.

Born in Chelsea, she lived in Revere for most of her life and was a 1948 graduate of Revere High School. For more than 12 years, she was the chef for the Day Care Nursery at First Congregational Church of Revere where she had been a most active member and patron. She was an outstanding craft worker, especially in knitting and crocheting and through the years, she was most generous with her crafts for the church.

She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. “Pinky” Pineau who died in January of 1992 and was the devoted mother of Nancy R. Pineau of Revere, Susanne Rodgers of Groton, Matthew D. Pineau and his wife, Carla A. of Revere and the late Allen A. Pineau and the late Mark S. Pineau. She was the dear sister of June Sheldon of Lynnfield, Dorothy Malcolm of Peabody and the late Clifford, John and James Sharpe. She is also lovingly survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Service on Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, Revere. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Food Pantry at First Congregational Church, 230 Beach St., Revere. Arrangements are in the care of Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals of Revere.

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Marie ‘Chickie’ Faretra

Former Proprietor of “Before & After Ladies’ Apparel” of East Boston

Marie”Chickie” (Falzarano) Faretra died unexpectedly at her East Boston home on May 5. She was 85 years old.

“Chickie” was born and educated in Chelsea and lived in Revere for many years before moving to East Boston more than 25 years ago. During her working career, she wore many hats – as a clerk at the “Old Racket Store” in East Boston, as a bar maid in several of the local cafes and finally in ladies’ apparel. She worked as an associate at Tello’s of East Boston before opening her own dress shop “Before & After” of East Boston which she operated for 12 years.

She was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rita (Terino) Falzarano, founders and operators of Rita‘s Flower Shop in Chelsea for more than 65 years; wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” J. Faretra and the mother of the late Pasquale “Pat” Faretra and John M. Faretra; beloved mother in law of Rita M. Faretra of West Peabody; cherished grandmother of Lisa M. Kieran and her husband, Timothy of Wilmington and Ilia L. Faretra of West Peabody; dear sister of Lena Buttiglieri of Beverly, Joanne Dobson of Oakland, California and Regina Falzarano of West Peabody and the late Frank B. “Gypsy Joe” Falzarano, Rose Ciampolillo and Louise Faretra and is also lovingly survived by her great grandchildren, Antonia, Bella and Lex and by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Her Funeral will be conducted from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere at 9 a.m. today (Wednesday) followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

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Ernest Arsenault

Retired Plumbing and Heating Contractor, French Club Member

Ernest M. Arsenault, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died on May 4 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 85 years old.

A lifelong member of the French Club, he worked as a plumbing and heating contractor and also worked for the City of Chelsea Building Department.

He was the devoted husband of the late Janet (Gallant); beloved father of Ernest Arsenault and his wife, Brenda of Easton, Bryan Arsenault and his wife, Donna and Karen Arsenault, all of Chelsea; brother of Dorothy Tillinghast of Revere and the late Edward Arsenault; cherished grandfather of Tarra, Christopher, Joseph, Steven, Rennee, Brandon, Cassandra and the late Justin. He is also lovingly survived by his great grandson Chase Matthews with an additional great grandson due in September. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, today, Wednesday, May 9 at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with burial at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. To send a message of condolence to his family, please visit www.smithfuneralhomes.com

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Rita Altimari

East Boston Resident

Rita D. Altimari of East Boston died on May 3.

She was the loving mother of Anthony Botto of East Boston; beloved daughter of Iolanda (Iebba) of East Boston; cherished sister of AnnaMaria Altimari of Quincy, Louis Altimari of Attleboro, Olga Altimari-Che and her husband, Phi of Middleton, Antonio Altimari of Saugus and Netta Altimari-Mello and her husband, David of Concord and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mass General Hospital Development Office c/o Oncology Department, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 or by visiting the web at https:\give.massgeneral.org. For guest book www.vazzafunerals.com

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Kathryn Gillen

Mentor, Fashion Adviser and Family  Caregiver

Kathryn M. (Fogarty) Gillen of Revere died following a brief illness on May 2 at the Dexter House of Malden. She was 86 years old.

A devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, she was the family caregiver, fashion adviser and mentor. Born and educated in Revere, she was a 1944 graduate of Revere High School.

She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Joseph F. Gillen; devoted mother of Barbara J. (Gillen) Gillham and her husband, Patrick T. of Sherman Oaks, CA, Steven J. Gillen of Revere and Mark S. Gillen and his wife, Maria of Peabody; cherished grandmother of Patrick J. and Kelsey M. Gillham of Sherman Oaks, CA and Christopher J. and Alycia K. Gillen, both of Peabody; dear sister of Mary Norden of Royal Oak, MI, Joanne McAulay of Westwood, Audrey Lovetere and her husband, John of Revere, Jane Forte and her husband, Richard of Waltham and the late Ruth A. Sugar, Patricia Sisto and Lucille Fogarty. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For more information, please visit: www.vertuccioandsmith.com

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Anna Misner

Everett Resident

Anna (D’Ambrosio) Misner of Everett died on May 2. She was the loving mother of Anna Maria Stanfield, Jane O’Brien, Robert A. and Kenneth R. Misner, all of Everett and the late John A.; loving sister of Liberata “Rina,” Angelo, Rosa, Franca, Ottavio, Antonio and Carmelina D’Ambrosio and is also survived by four loving grandchildren: Laura and Nicholas Stanfield, Christopher O’Brien and Sabrina Deforte and great granddaughters, Adriana O’Brien and Mia Deforte. Funeral arrangements were by the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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Richard Hollohan

Of California, formerly of East Boston

Richard G. Hollohan of Imperial Beach, California, formerly of East Boston and Salem, NH died on April 22  following a long illness. He was 82 years old.

A US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a retiree of New England Tel & Tel and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

He was the beloved husband of 60 years of Margaret I. (Crotty); devoted father of Monica R. Nunley and her husband, John, Paul S. Hollohan, Mary Elizabeth Woods and Margaret A. Hollohan, all of California and the late Richard “Danny” Hollohan; dear brother of Mary Garcia of Billerica, Joseph Hollohan of Maynard and the late Augustine and Michael Hollohan and Theresa Cahalane; cherished grandfather of Melinda, Sean, Andrew and Katherine and is also lovingly survived by his two great grandchildren, Kaelin and Kaila and by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information please visit: www.vertuccioandsmith.com

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Sylvia Morgan

Retired Bookkeeper

Sylvia E. (Bloom) Morgan of Chelsea, formerly of Sharon and Revere, died on May 1.

Born in Chelsea, she was raised in Revere where she was a long time resident and a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1936. She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Temple B’nai Brith, the Brandies College Women’s Auxiliary and New England Sinai Hospital Auxiliary.

She was the beloved wife of the late Moe Morgan;  the devoted mother of Arlene Margie and Vicki Wairi; mother in law of Brian Margie and partner Lynne Butters. She was the loving daughter of the late Edward Bloom and Ida (Kaplan) and the loving grandmother of Scott, Daniel, Josh, Mark and Jeffrey.

Funeral arrangements were by the Torf Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Burial was  in Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dogs Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Visit website for memorial guest book: www.torffuneralservice.com.

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John Lewis, Sr.

Revere Resident

John R. Lewis Sr. of Revere died on April 25.

He is survived by his children, John Jr. and Melissa and their mother, Carol Loucks. He was the beloved son of Angela Lewis and the late Kenneth; dear brother of Steven and David of Chelsea and the late James, Kenny and Tommy; grandson of Joan Silverman and the late Eric.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home. For guestbook visit www.buonfiglio.com

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Toni Ann Aresco

Of New Hampshire, formerly of Revere

Toni Ann Aresco of Pelham, NH, formerly of Revere, died by accident on May 5. She was 41 years old.

A member of the Revere High School, Class of 1998, she was the Manager of Technical Operations for Navisite and an avid runner who enjoyed being outdoors.

The beloved life companion of Joseph Addario of Pelham, she was the devoted daughter of the late Angelo and Palma (Alfonso); dear step daughter of William “Bill” Lapio of Lynn and is also survived by many loving cousins, friends and her beloved dog, Brandy.

Her Funeral will be from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere on Friday, May 11 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church at 10 a.m. Memorial visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Susan G Komen for the cure Po Box 650309 Dallas TX 75265-0309. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

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Edward Lewis

Member of Chelsea Irish American Club and Beachmont VFW

Edward Lewis of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on May 5. He was 85 years old.

He was a late member of the Merchant Marine and a member of the Laborer’s Union Local 22, the Chelsea Irish American Club and the VFW Beachmont Post in Revere.

He was the husband of the late Angelina (Guarino) Lewis; beloved father of Edgar “Ed” Lewis of Manchester, NH and James F. Lewis of Salem; son of the late Edgar and Sadie Belle (Lambert) Lewis; dear brother of Theresa Zardas and her husband, George of Saugus, Frederick “Fred” Lewis and his wife, Lorraine of Saugus, Mildred Thompson and the late George Levy, Robert Levy, Thomas Levy, Viola Moffette, Mary Cunio and Elizabeth Goodrich.  He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted in the William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals, 389 Washington Avenue, Chelsea today, Wednesday, May 9 at 11 a.m.  Relatives and friends arekindly invited.  Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody

MGH will hold the important community meeting on May 9^th at 5:30 p.m. in the Rumney Marsh Academy. There, they will present the fruits of several months worth of work and will ask for critical public input.

“It’s been exciting so far in Revere,” said Leslie Aldrich, associate director for the MGH Center for Community Health Improvement. “We’ve done this in the past, but it’s been less rigorous and it wasn’t so much a community-driven process. To have a community process driven by the public will be a first and it will be very neat.”

Under a mandate by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that came about due to the new federal health care law, all non-profit hospitals have to conduct thorough Community Health Assessments (CHAs) in the communities where they are present. Those assessments have to be in strong collaboration with the community and must involve numerous meetings and community approval of the final results.

The purpose is to identify community health priorities, and then develop a plan to attack those priorities.

Under the IRS mandate, MGH must conduct the assessment and finish it within the same taxable year. With that in mind, MGH has embarked on a very ambitious process already in Charlestown and Chelsea – a process that includes meetings, small group interviews, quality of life surveys, and deep community outreach.

In Revere, the process got rolling last fall with the appointment of an active steering group of about 35 residents. RevereCARES Director Kitty Bowman said the timeline has been daunting for the CHA, but it has also been a good opportunity for RevereCARES at the same time.

“Our coalition in general sees this not only as an opportunity to evolve into a healthy communities coalition, but also to expand its community participation and to get new members,” said Bowman. “That’s important because as we expand, we need help to become a real healthy community.”

Just a few months ago, RevereCARES and MGH officials began fanning out into the neighborhood. They held focus groups with a variety of different groups, including groups of elderly residents, Latino residents, Muslim community business leaders, and the Cambodian community.

At the same time, MGH distributed a community health survey in three languages – on paper and online.

For that, they seemed to have broken some records.

“The survey rate of return was amazing,” said Danelle Marable of MGH. “We have more than 700 surveys back now and we were only aiming to get 400 back.”

Bowman said that the surveys, focus groups and the 35-member steering committee has been exciting for RevereCARES because it has opened up new doors in new community – as the CHA has to be representative of the entire community’s health needs.

“The exciting part of this is RevereCARES has tried to include Revere’s new population – our Latino and Muslim population in particular – but we’ve only had limited success,” she said. “Through this process, though, we’ve been able to push into those communities with focus groups that will help the coalition reach the whole community and not just part of the community. We’ve never had a problem reaching all the youths because we’re in the schools, but it’s always been difficult to get into the adult communities.”

With all of that legwork now done, MGH and RevereCARES said they are focusing a great deal of effort onto the May 9^thcommunity forum. That, they said, will be critical for the final say on what the most important health needs are in Revere.

“At that meeting, we will be presenting our findings and facilitating a discussion in English, Spanish and Portuguese,” said Bowman. “We’ll be asking people to identify what they think are the most important health issues facing the communities. That information will be taken by the Planning Committee and be used to establish the health priorities.”

Finally, the MGH trustees must review the final plan and approve it.

The process must be completed by September, which is the end of the taxable year for MGH. Aldrich said she expects the MGH trustees to review the plan in August.

“The one real positive thing for us is having the relationships and trust already built in Charlestown, Revere and Chelsea with our existing coalitions,” said Aldrich. “That is very big and an advantage that takes about a year’s worth of work away.”

Depending on the car in question, it could also be a lesson in futility.

“With the bigger fines, it really depends on the age and model of the car as to whether we collect,” he said. “We have a lot of people who, once we tow the vehicle, never come to get it. They don’t pay and they don’t retrieve the car and the tow company sells it. We call those throw-away cars and that happens on a regular basis.”

While most people on a regular basis end up paying their parking tickets – albeit begrudgingly – some who run up multiple tickets and large fines never show up to pay those tickets.

Currently, Henry said that the top 10 parking scofflaws on the books at the moment owe the City more than $113,000 in unpaid parking violations.

“It’s an ongoing process,” he said. “We don’t issue tickets for the sake of issuing tickets. We issue them because someone has violated the law in one way or another. We make notification two times a month to anyone with outstanding parking violations. It’s their fault for not coming in to pay the violations.”

One change over the last few years in the Parking Clerk’s Office is the use of more modern technology. Parking Officers now use mobile computerized ticket writers that print out tickets and that read the bar code on any vehicle’s inspection sticker.

Using that technology, Parking Officers are immediately able to tell how many outstanding tickets one has attached to the vehicle. If it’s five or more, they break out the tow truck.

“We do tow on a regular basis for unpaid parking violations,” said Henry. “Once they have five or more unpaid parking violations, by state law we can tow. Just today (Monday, April 30th), we did two tows. One was for $700 in outstanding tickets and the other was for $600.”

While some people just abandon their cars when their fines get too high – as Henry stated above – there are times when the Office reels in a big fish.

Such was the case recently when they collected a $2,100 sum from someone in Revere who had tickets going back to the 1990s.

“The car got towed and the person ended up coming in and paying the $2,100,” said Henry. “They had tickets at least back to the 1990s, so that was a significant one. They said they really needed to keep the car.”

Top 10 Parking Scofflaws in Revere -

(full names have not been used because in the past, when full names were published, it was later learned that some scofflaws were deceased)

1.         Arnobio A. of Boston (South End), $2,850

Most of his tickets are from 2008 and are in the Everard Street area.

2.         Scott M. of Everett, 2,595

These tickets are almost all in the North Shore Road, Kimball Avenue and Beach Street triangle during 2011 and 2012.

3.         Patricia T. of Campbell Avenue, $2,305

All of these tickets are from 2009 and just about every one came right in front of her home.

4.         Rowland W. of Boston (South End), $2,090

His tickets all come from 2003 near North Shore Road and Shirley Avenue.

5.         Natalie M. of Lynn, $1,995

Her tickets are all from 2008 and are all on Campbell Avenue.

6.         Nora G. of Everett, $1,950

Her tickets are all from 2007 and are all in the vicinity of 172 Winthrop Ave.

7.         Robert J. of Winthrop, $1,825

His tickets are all from 2011 and are mostly on Crescent Avenue.

8.         Juan R. of East Boston, $1,790

This gentleman ran up this huge fine in one month, Nov. 2011, on North Shore Road.

9.         Thy R. of Lowell, $1,745

The man ran up this huge fine in less than one month, getting his tickets between June 11, 2007 and June 28, 2007. All of them were on Shirley Avenue.

9.         Charles C. Jr., of Bradstreet Avenue, $1,745

This man got all of his tickets in 2004 at the end of Winthrop Avenue near Short Beach.

10.        Welton D. of Everett, $1,690

He got all of his tickets in 2009 on  Shirley and Nahant Avenues.

Total Owed by Top 10: $113,370

With bullets routinely buzzing round him during his time as an Army sniper in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 22-year-old kept his wits and kept his life.

When he was “over there,” his family in Revere routinely worried for his safety.

They prayed for him and they thought of him every day.

Once he got back home, no one would ever believe that they would have to continue those thoughts and prayers, but it would prove to be the case, as he was brutally shot down on the streets of Boston last weekend.

Family members and Boston Police are looking for answers this week as to how and why the Iraq and Afghanistan veteran from Revere was shot in the back after leaving a nightclub in Boston’s Theatre District last Saturday morning.

So far, there are no good answers for family, friends or authorities.

Family members, in tears, have told members of the media from their home that they are having trouble grasping the idea that Perez died at home after serving so valiantly in such dangerous circumstances while in the military.

Boston Police are calling for help in identifying the shooter, and have indicated that there might be witnesses. Police have said there could have been an altercation after Perez left the club around 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, but at the same time, Perez appeared to have been shot in the back at a Tremont Street parking lot. By all indications, it appeared he was walking away from the scene.

Perez had reportedly spent several years in Winthrop before his family moved to Roland Road in Revere. He attended Revere High School (RHS) for two years and graduated in 2007 from RHS.

After returning from his last tour of duty some time ago, Perez was focusing on a law enforcement career with the Revere Police.

While attending Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), Perez took the Civil Service exam and was online to become a Revere Police Officer.

Sgt. Amy O’Hara told the Journal that they were in the process of hiring Perez, that he had come up on the list and only had to come in and sign his acceptance card.

He was never able to do that, she said.

She also indicated that a few officers on the Revere Police Department had been friendly with Perez.

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Councillor Jessica Ann Giannino called for a moment of silence for Perez and mentioned that he had been a classmate of hers at RHS.

In a story last week, Hennigan deflected some of the blame that was focused on her office for the accidental release from jail of a man, Jean Torres Vargas, who was facing murder charges for a violent attack on East Boston’s Michael Costa – an attack that left Costa, 47, in a coma and eventually led to his death.

Among the things Hennigan brought into question was the training of Sheriff’s Department employees at the jail, as well as the actions of the District Attorney’s office in not pursuing a higher bail at an earlier date.

Perhaps it was Sheriff Andrea Cabral’s office that took the greatest exception, noting that Hennigan’s comments didn’t entirely make sense.

“It’s unfortunate that in her attempt to divert attention, she has questioned the abilities and training of our officers here at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department,” said Peter Van Delft, Public Information Officer at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. “Through Sheriff Cabral, the Department has instituted and upholds some of the most rigorous training standards in the profession of corrections. It borders on the offensive that she’s chosen to cast blame unduly, and clearly, there appear to be several aspects of the work of the Clerk’s Office that she fails to comprehend.”

Hennigan also indicated in the story last week that she was preparing to send out a letter revealing her findings after a lengthy inquiry into the accidental release. She said she would send out that letter to Cabral, Conley and the head of the Clerk Magistrate’s Association.

In fact, though, the contents of the letter had already been communicated to the Sheriff’s Office several days prior, and the Sheriff’s Office had already responded with a pointed letter to Hennigan.

The Sheriff’s Office sent that letter out on April 20th.

“In response to your specific inquiry, on March 24th, there was no reason for this office to run a warrant check on the last name ‘Torres’ as that is not Mr. Vargas’ last name nor is it a known alias,” read the letter from Kathleen Cawley, deputy general counsel at the Sheriff’s Department. “We also do not check for warrants just using a date of birth or Social Security number. We accept faxed warrants, especially, if there is an issue or any confusion regarding a defendant’s name. This office was not notified, by phone or fax, that a murder warrant for Mr. Vargas had been issued. If we had, we likely would have caught the inadvertent transposition of his middle and last names.”

Four days later Hennigan made comments to the newspaper calling the Sheriff’s Office training procedures into question.

Meanwhile, Suffolk County DA Conley’s office indicated that there was no way that they could have raised Vargas’s bail in front of a judge or during a Grand Jury – as Hennigan alleged they could have done.

They said that they charged Vargas with murder as soon as the medical examiner declared Costa’s death a homicide. The medical examiner didn’t declare Costa’s death a homicide until earlier this year.

“That was the development that allowed us to charge Vargas with murder and schedule his arraignment on that charge, which we did at our first opportunity with the intention of having him held without bail,” said DA spokesman Jake Wark. “We could not have raised Vargas’ bail in the interim because there was no change in the case’s procedural posture. The implication that a judge would have increased his bail with no corresponding increase in charges just doesn’t hold water. Our intention and expectation was to hold Vargas without bail at the earliest opportunity following his indictment.”

Of course, Vargas never showed up for his indictment in early April because he had been bailed out of jail on $2,500 bail two weeks earlier due to a clerical error at Hennigan’s Office when typing in Vargas’s murder warrant.

Wark said that one thing that shouldn’t be lost in the current blame game is that Vargas held some responsibility, too, for not showing up at his arraignment.

“None of this should detract from the responsibility that Vargas himself bears here,” said Wark. “He knew he’d been indicted. He knew he had an arraignment April 9th,  and he failed to appear despite that knowledge.”

Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston handles the most serious criminal cases for Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop and Boston.

“We have waited patiently for something to happen and for this man to pay for what he did,” said Mary Ordonez, a first cousin and close friend of Costa’s. “Michael was left in a vegetable state after this beating. If you had seen him in the hospital, you would see what a vicious man this Vargas is. He doesn’t belong in society. We waited and waited and heard nothing until we saw it on the news and heard he was on the run. We wondered when anyone was going to tell us that.”

Most of all, Ordonez said that she and the rest of her family want to see justice done for their relative, and they’re not interested in accepting the idea of a mistake potentially letting his alleged killer free.

“I guess it’s a blessing he had too much to drink and ran his mouth off about being wanted for murder, which I understand is what got him caught,” she said. “Maura Hennigan needs to be held accountable for these things she has done. That office has been unsupervised for a while. I’m grateful the DA is on top of this. At least somebody is doing their job.”

Vargas – accused of stomping Costa into the cement sidewalk for unapparent reasons – was held without bail at an April 23rd arraignment. He is to return to court on the murder case this May 15th.

We agree with the School Department analysis debunking the Atlanta Journal Constitution story that revealed a long-term investigation report that found 196 school districts reporting MCAS scores that had alleged suspicious patterns in testing results.

Revere was named in that list.

Had the Constitution looked a bit deeper, thei reporters would have discovered that in Revere, MCAS scores have been significantly raised without being artificially altered in any way.

This has come about only after years of hard work and smart work throughout the public school system intended to raise the scores as well as the reputation of the school system itself.

Cheating was apparently one of the Constitution’s main concerns in its study which focused mainly in taking a closer look at the integrity of school testing.

Superintendent of Schools Paul Dakin was amazed by the assertions. “How do you cheat (on the MCAS test) he asked?”

His wonder about the case made by the newspaper was intensified because Revere has won numerous state and national awards over the last 8 years for raised MCAS scores and for gains made all around inside the school system.

State officials said no investigation is going to follow the newspaper report.

State officials said there were aware of the report and indeed talked directly to editors about it.

They said they run the numbers every year and that there is accountability with Revere’s figures.

This news is gratifying. It confirms what many parents already know in Revere – that their children are receiving a good education in the Revere Public Schools and they are run on the up and up.

The higher scores being achieved here represents the flowering of new ideas and efforts to make the public schools more relevant.

The higher scores have not been achieved because of cheating.

Even the suggestion is insulting to every teacher and school administrator working hard with the children of this city to raise their scores and to improve their lives through education.

Much of April was a bust – not bad weather, more warmth than some of us can recall, but mainly a bust when it comes to the heat, although the Boston Marathon went off this year and temperatures hovered in the high 80’s. April, it turns out, was the second warmest in recent history. Perhaps its just the bad ending that many of us become obsessed with.

Now we’ve entered May. The rain is needed but the chill is almost too much to bear.

It is that pervasive chill that is following us around day after day as April turns to May.

The thought persists – what then will the balance of this month bring?

If you can answer that one, then let us know what June is going to hold and what kind of summer is it going to be.

Revere began its busy stretch last week with a tough 2-1 loss at Peabody in 10 innings. The duo of Briana Lauletta and Sabrina Palermo combined for 10 innings of brilliant pitching (five innings apiece) in which they yielded just one run each. Lauletta gave up just one hit in her five frame stint, while Palermo gave up four hits and fanned 11 enemy batters.

The lone Revere run came in the sixth inning to tie the score at 1-1 (Peabody got on the board in the fourth) when Michaela Maguire banged a base hit up the middle to bring in Lindsay Gurska. The Lady Patriots threatened in the top of the 10th, loading the bases with one out, but a hard grounder back to the pitcher resulted in a 1-2-3 double play to extinguish the Revere scoring bid.

However, one of the trademarks of this year’s Revere squad has been it ability to rebounds from a loss, shake it off, and get back on the winning track. “We’ve been preaching all year that we have to bounce back like a rubber ball,” said Ciccarello. “We very easily could have been down after the 10 inning loss to Peabody, but we came back the next day against Saugus with a lot of positive energy and we were ready to play.”

The result was a 6-2 triumph over Saugus, an opponent which no Revere team has beaten in quite a few years. Lauletta went all seven innings on the mound, allowing just seven hits, one earned run, and, most impressively, walking none.

After spotting Saugus a 1-0 lead in the opening inning, Revere came right back with two markers in the bottom of the frame. The Lady Pats added three in the second and tacked on a solo marker in the fourth for an extra insurance run.

Alex Ambrosino delivered the big hits of the game, a pair of doubles that produced two runs. Logan DiCarlo struck for two base hits that brought in three teammates.

The Pats the had to play for a third day in a row on Thursday, with the opponent being Danvers, one of the top teams in the Northeastern Conference. The contest was a tight 2-0 affair after four frames, but Danvers broke through after that and came away with a 12-0 triumph.

“Danvers is a great team, no question about it,” said Ciccarello. “But we were mentally and physically drained by then.” However, in keeping with their theme of “bouncing back like a rubber ball” (it makes you think of that 1960s song, Red Rubber Ball), Ciccarello and his crew came out ready for action Monday at Gloucester, making the long bus rude northward well worth the trip with a 5-3 triumph.

Lauletta and Palermo once again shared the pitching duties, with Briana taking the front four and Sabrina coming on in the fifth for the final three. Ambrosino came through with the big hit of the day, a two run homer in the third inning that gave Revere a 3-0 lead. The Lady Patriots added two more in the fourth to make it 5-0. Gloucester chipped away with a solo marker in the fourth and two in the fifth, but Palermo held the fort the rest of the way for the win.

Kristina Stella had a nice day at the plate with two hits, as did Maguire, who was 2-for-2, hit twice by a pitch, and scored a run.

The Lady Patriots travel to Marblehead today (Wednesday), host Winthrop Monday, and trek to Beverly next Wednesday.

Boys tennis team  splits two matches 

The Revere High boy tennis team split its two matches this past week, defeating St. Mary’s of Lynn 3-2, but falling to Malden by the same score.

As has been the case for most of their matches this season, the Patriots’ encounters were marathon affairs, stretching well beyond three hours and being decided by the closest of scores.

Nick Tran, playing at No. 2 singles, defeated his St. Mary’s counterpart with a nice comeback victory in three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6-0. The first doubles tandem of Soun Lee and Duong Nguyen won in straight sets, 6-3, 7-4, while the second doubles duo of Sela Leng and freshman Ryan Tran, who was playing in his first varsity match filling in for William Truong (who was away for an educational-related opportunity), came from behind to defeat their St. Mary’s counterparts, 5-7, 6-3, 6-0.

“This was the first time that Sela and Ryan were playing together and they did a great job,” lauded RHS head coach Mike Flynn.

Mladen Pepic, stepping up to the number one singles slot for this match, dropped a tight and well-played  4-6, 5-7 match, while Nick Mucci, at third singles, came out on the short end of a 5-7, 1-6 outcome.

The next day (Friday), the Pats took on former Greater Boston League rival Malden. Pepic, returning to his usual number two singles slot, came through with a victory in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. “Mladen came from a set down and then played tough,” noted Flynn. “It was a very good win for him.”

The first singles pair of Lee and Nguyen remained perfect on the season with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 triumph. “Soun and Duong really battled back after dropping that second set,” said Flynn. “They kept their focus and their poise to win that third set.”

Nick Tran fell at first singles, 1-6, 3-6, as did Mucci at third singles, 1-6, 2-6. The second doubles match was a long, three-set affair in which Leng and senior Sinirath Kong (filling in for Truong) almost came away with a victory. They dropped the first set 5-7 and came back to win the second set in a tiebreaker, 7-6(7-1), but could not sustain their momentum in the deciding set, falling 2-6.

“Sela and Sinirath did very well, especially for their first time together,” said Flynn.

The Patriots, who now are 3-3 on the season, were set to meet Marblehead yesterday (Tuesday), journey to former GBL foe Medford today, and trek to Peabody tomorrow.

Girls tennis team drops close match 

The Revere High girls tennis team dropped a tight 3-2 match to Salem and came out on the short end of a 4-1 decision to Lynn English last week.

Sara Grujic was a winner at second singles in the Salem match, taking a three set battle, 6-0, 4-6, 6-1. “Sara played very well,” said RHS head coach Carla Maniscalco. “It was nice to see her come back so strong in that third set after losing the second.”

The first doubles pair of Sam Harris and Mariah Rivera (who was subbing for Venous Hamza, who is injured) also prevailed in a tough, three set encounter, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4.

Captain Cristina DiFabio, playing at No. 1 singles, dropped her match, 2-6, 3-6 and Mounia El-Arar fell by a 2-6, 2-6 score. The second doubles tandem of Nancy Nguyen and

Meiling Theng came out on the short end of a 6-3, 2-6, 3-6 three-set match.

“This was a long, hard fought match with Salem,” said Maniscalco, noting that the teams battled it out for almost four hours before it was settled.

In the encounter with Lynn English, Grujic was the lone victor for the Lady Patriots in her number two spot, winning in straight sets, 7-6 (8-6), 6-0. El-Arar’s match was well contested, with Mounia coming back nicely from a 1-6 first set to make it 5-7 in the second set.

Maniscalco and her crew are at Swampscott Wednesday and trek to Saugus Monday and to Lynn Classical next Wednesday.

Thiago P. Mainette, 29, of 88 Ambrose St., was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Michael Frattollilo, 18, of 1235 No. Shore Rd., was arrested on charges of possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and illegal possession of a Class E controlled narcotic substance.

WED.,  APRIL 25

Dina M. Tirro, 35, of 39 Winthrop Ave., was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a Class A and Class E controlled narcotic substances.

Robert K. Odoardi, 52, of 54 Amelia Place, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Pasquale Andreottola, 55, of Medford, was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace.

Joseph J. DiGianni, 23, of 46 Rumney Rd., was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 

Rafael A. Calderon, 42, of 37 Centennial Ave., was arrested on charges of assault & battery and assault & battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

James A. Harford, 25, of 34 Blake St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Angel L. Gomez, 17, of 64 Jones Rd., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a charge of resisting arrest.

Maureen C. Pavone, 47, of 1021 Winthrop Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Ryan Buckley, 17, of 219 Cooledge St., was arrested on a charge of larceny of property over $250.

A 15 year old juvenile was arrested on a charge of larceny of property over $250.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 

John H. Palumbo, 24, of 72-74 Campbell Ave., was arrested on a charge of distribution of a Class B controlled narcotic substance.

Victoria A. Ward, 22, of 72-74 Campbell Ave., was arrested on a charge of distribution of a Class B controlled narcotic substance.

Revere Resident

Frank Iacoviello of Revere died on April 28. He was 48 years old.

A graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1981, he was the beloved son of Gesilda and the late Nicholas; dear brother of Rocco Iacoviello and his wife, Maria of Texas and Angelo and his wife, Shawna of Wakefield. He is also survived by loving nephews: Matthew, Jake Thomas, Daniel and Nicholas.

Visitation and services will be private with arrangements by Paul Buonfigli & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation one Bulfinch Place 2^nd floor Boston Ma 02114. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

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Frank Favaloro

Florida Resident

Frank M. Favaloro died surrounded by his family at his home in Cudjo Key, Florida on April 3. He was 79 years old.

Born on November 6, 1932, he was a US Navy veteran who enjoyed boating, fishing and riding his Harley.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Favaloro of Cudjo Key, FL; three children, Joseph Favaloro and Michael Favaloro of Winthrop, Donna Vanschaick of Peabody, and their mother, Emily Favaloro of Winthrop.  He is also survived by his brother Joseph and Carol Favaloro of Florida, three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A loving father, husband and friend, he will be forever missed and always remembered.

A memorial will be held at the Winthrop Yacht Club, Winthrop, on Sunday, May 6^h from 5 to 8 p.m.

All friends are welcome.

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Albert Bianchino

Of Revere, formerly of East Boston

Albert F. Bianchino of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on April 29.

He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Colntonio) Bianchino; loving father of Jason Bianchino and his wife, Jamie of Revere and Albert Bianchino III of New York; dear brother of Teresa Bianchino of East Boston, William Bianchino of Boston and the late John and Louise Bianchino and Judith Silva; cherished grandfather of Jason Jr., Taylor, Ashley, AJ and Nevaeh Bianchino.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was private. www.vazzafunerals.com.

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Robert Benedetto

Active Teamsters Union Member

Robert A. Benedetto died at his Everett home died on April 28. He was 82 years old.

A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a retired member of the Teamsters Union, Local 25, retired  shop steward for the union and representative of the retired local union members.   He was born in Everett and a longtime resident of Chelsea before settling back in Everett.

He was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Barry) Benedetto for over 56 years; dear and devoted father of Robin M. Brickley and her husband, Craig of Everett, James Benedetto of Chelsea, Stacey Benedetto of Revere  and Timothy Benedetto and his wife, Marybeth of Lynnfield; brother of Elaine Thomas and her husband, Lee  and the late Thomas Benedetto and his surviving wife, Evelyn Benedetto of Revere; loving grandfather of Brendan and Connor Brickley, Timothy Benedetto, Chandler Dockery, Zachary and Gregory Benedetto.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Thursday morning from 9 to 11:30  followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett, at 12 noon.  Burial services will be private  Contributions in his memory to VNA Hospice Care,  100 Sylvan Road, Woburn , MA 01801, would be sincerely appreciated.

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Bowden ‘Bob’ Twombly

Purple Heart Recipient

Bowden E. “Bob” Twombly of Malden, formerly of Revere and Chelsea, died on April 23.

A US Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart, he was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Belli) Twombly; dear brother of Joseph E. Twombly of Malden, the late Florence Twombly, Edna Baker and Frederick Twombly; loving son of the late Ernest and Florence (Gibbeau) Twombly; cherished uncle of Patrice and Eric Montefusco, Derek Paradis and the late William Paradis.

Funeral arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial was at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. To send expressions of sympathy, please visit
www.WelshFuneralHome.com
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Vincent ‘Sully’ Pepe

Retired Foreman for Van Dusen Air

Vincent A. “Sully” Pepe of East Boston died peacefully on April 25 with his children at his bedside. He was in his 90^th year.

The retired foreman of Van Dusen Air Incorporated at Logan Airport, he was the devoted husband of the late Elena (Masciulli) with whom he shared 70 years of marriage; cherished son of the late Sabato and Maria (Porcaro) Pepe; loving father of Marie Pepe-Long and her late husband, Howie of East Boston, Vincent S. Pepe and his wife, Kathleyne of Melrose, Denise Morelli and her husband, Louis of Salem, NH and Darlene Giardina and her husband, Police Sgt. James Giardina of Peabody; adored grandfather of Attorney Nicole Giardina, Boston Police Officer James Giardina Jr., and his wife, Rosalie, Anthony and Jeffrey Giardina, Lauren and Elena Pepe and Nicholas and Leah Morelli and great grandfather of Derek, Dylan and Sofia and Emma. He was the dear brother of Mildred Marciano of Medford, and the late Annette Long, and Rose Arico and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere.  Entombment was in the Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden. For guest book: www.vazzafunerasls.com

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Mitchell Finkelstein

Of Revere, formerly of Chelsea

Mitchell Finkelstein of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died  on April 27.

A US Army veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of Elaine (Chatis) Finklestein; devoted father of Paul Finklestein and his wife, Lisa, Ellen Crocker and her husband, Jack and Carol Zamansky and her husband, Mark; loving son of the late Hyman Finklestein and Celia (Feldman) Finklestein Berkowitz; dear brother of the late Nate Finklestein and his late wife, Dorothy; loving grandfather of Matthew Crocker, Lauren Crocker, Andrew Zamansky, Karly Finklestein and Chloe Finklestein. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by Torf Funeral Service, Chelsea. Burial was in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery, Danvers. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack Satter House Tenants Assoc., 420 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151 or to the Leonard Florence Center for Living, 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. Please visit web site at www.torffuneralservice.com

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Robert Mullen

Amtrak Employee

Robert W. Mullen of Revere, formerly of South Boston, died suddenly on April 25.

An Amtrak employee, he was the beloved husband of Noreen “Rene” A. (Sullivan); devoted son of Florence “Flossie” (Kelly) and the late Francis “Snagga” Mullen; loving brother of Frank Mullen, Kathy Mullen, Patty Sullivan and Susan Schallmo and is also survived by many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements were by the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home, South Boston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to, Joslin Diabetes Foundation, 1 Joslin Place, Boston MA 02215. www.spencerfuneralservice.com

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John Jankun

Worked for Western Electric

John F. Jankun of Revere died on April 26 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was 81 years old.

A US Navy Korean Conflict Veteran, he was a former employee of Western Electric.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Buzzy) Jankun, he was the beloved husband of Jennie (Maniscalco); devoted father of Mary Kelley and her husband, Lawrence of Revere, Annette Jankun of Peabody, Walter and his wife, Wendy of Florida and the late Gus Jankun; dear brother of the late William, Stanley and his surviving wife, Lillian of West Roxbury and the late Edward and his surviving, wife Anne Crewe of Stoneham. He is also survived by seven loving grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons- Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Ma 01701. For guestbook, please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

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Lillian Vanderpot

Lillian M. Vanderpot died on March 21 from congestive heart failure. She was 91 years old.

Born in East Boston, she lived in Revere and for the past 10 years, she lived in St. Louis. MO.

She is survived by her daughter, Pat Good and son-in-law Keith Good.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption, 404 Sumner St., E. Boston.

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Carmen Joseph Amico

Of Florida, formerly of East Boston

Carmen Joseph Amico of Tampa, Florida, formerly of East Boston, went to be with the Lord on April 11. He was 81 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Nazzaro) Amico and his daughters, Carol-Jo and her husband, Michael Santangelo and Theresa Amico; his brother, Michael Amico and his sister, Mary-Grace Feeney, both of Winthrop. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Michael, Jennifer, Phillip and Sydney and his great grandson, Mikey.  Upon arrival, he was greeted by his grandson, Frankie and his parents, Michael and Josephine Amico, Sr.

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Richard Fraser

Former Proprietor of Fraser Security, Member of Revere Moose

Richard S. Fraser of Revere died on April 24. He was 64 years old.

A U S Marine Vietnam veteran, he was a member of Revere Moose Lodge 1272 and the former proprietor of Fraser Security.

He was the beloved father of Michelle M Jones and her husband, John of Revere, Jared Fraser and his wife, Trish of Dracut and the late Richard Fraser; the devoted son of the late Leonard and Elsie (Thistle) Fraser; dear brother of Leonard Fraser of Revere and the late June Lightbody and her surviving husband, Hank of Virginia. He is also survived by his former wife, Joanne (Crumley) and three loving grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham Ma 01701.

www.Buonfiglio

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Lorenzo Tamboli

US Postal Retiree

Lorenzo Tamboli of Everett died on April 25. He was 84 years old.

Mr. Tamboli was a US Army veteran of World War II and a longtime US Postal Service employee,

He was the beloved husband of Victoria (Visconti) Tamboli; loving father of Vincent Tamboli and his wife, Denise of Florida, Rosemary Petrangelo and her husband, Pasquale of Revere, Victoria McCarthy and her husband, Brian, Andrea Lynch and her husband, John and Lisa Tamboli, all of Everett and the late John Tamboli and his surviving wife, Jeanine of Tewksbury; cherished grandfather of Vincent, Victoria, Angela, Rosemary, David, Angela, Andrea, Michael, Mariana, Marirose, Joseph, Christine, John, Christina, and William. He is also survived by four cherished great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was the loving brother of the late Florence Delling, Mario, George, and Carlo Tamboli. Funeral arrangements were by the JF Ward Funeral Home, Everett. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 72 East Concord St., Room C3, Boston, MA 02118.

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Beatrice ‘Betty’ Alperen

Former Revere Resident

Beatrice “Betty” (Walter) Alperen, formerly of Revere, died on April 25. She was 98 years old.

The beloved wife of the late Max Alperen, she was the devoted mother of Robert Alperen and his wife, Marilyn of Revere, S. Edward Alperen and his wife, Linda of Florida and Paul Alperen and his wife, Adria of Brockton; beloved sister of the late Meyer Walter and Arthur Walter; cherished grandmother of six and great grandmother of eight.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, Canton. Burial was at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jewish Rehabilitation Center, 300 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 or to the Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.

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James Costello

Member of the Longshoremen’s Union

James E. Costello of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on April 22.

He was a member of Local 805, Longshoremen’s Union.

He was the beloved husband of Rosanne (Cesario) and the late Althea (Partee); father of Atty. James E. Costello III and his wife, Atty. Valerie Barsom and the late Janet Scarpa; grandfather of Gregory Scarpa; brother of Ronald and Michael, both of East Boston and John Costello of California; step-father of Deanna DiRocco of Lynn and Larry DiRocco of Chelsea; brother-in-law of Gerard Partee and his wife, Marie of East Boston.

Funeral arrangements were by the Magrath Funeral Home, East Boston. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Leon Chimook

Revere Resident

Leon Chimook of Revere died on April 15. He was 94 years old.

He leaves a special niece, Pamela Freda of Peabody who took care of his needs, five other nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces great-nephews He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters Ann Bruni, William Chimook, John Chimook, Dorothy Rizzo, Mary Redmond, and Theodora Freda.

A Graveside Committal Service was held in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Cremation Ceremony planned with Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for online obit and to sign condolences.

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William Giorgi

East Boston Resident

William Giorgi of East Boston died on April 22.

A US Coast Guard veteran, he was the loving father of William Giorgi Jr. and Lorraine Giorgi, both of Canada; dear brother of Steven Giorgi of New York, Annette Gordon of East Boston, Debra Manfra and Edward Giorgi, both of Revere, Joseph Bolognese of Beverly and Raymond Giorgi of Revere; cherished grandfather of two grandchildren and he also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. For guest book: www.vazzafunerals.com.

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Rita Marie ‘Reme’ Rucks

Revere Resident

Rita Marie “Reme”(Rich) Rucks of Revere died on April 28. She was 57 years old.

The beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Marian (Lambert) Rich, she was the devoted sister of Susan E Schiavone and her husband, Kenneth of N. Conway, NH and Anthony M. Mazzio of Florida; dear friend of Patricia Buontempo and her husband, Al of Revere; loving aunt of Jason, Michael and Toni and is also survived by her God child Anthony Buontempo.

Visiting Hours will be held in the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons- Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere today, Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by services at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

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Anthony Leo 

Stoneham Resident 

Anthony V. Leo of Stoneham, formerly of Medford and Boston’s North End, died on April 28. He was 84 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Clara F. (Biagioni); devoted father of Kathryn J. Leo-Nyquist and her husband, David of Shelburne, VT; Patricia Leo of San Francisco; James J. Leo and his wife, Cathy of Winchester; Richard A. Leo and his wife, Sandra of Revere and Janice Leo Deveney of Waltham; proud and loving grandfather to Dennis, Jr. Jamie, Ryan, Christopher, James and Anthony Deveney; Colin and Stefan Leo-Nyquist; and Mary Beth and Robert Leo; step-grandfather to Alex and Chris Callas; loving great-grandfather to Gianna Rose, Jackson James, Ryan Joseph, Annabelle Grace and Paul Dennis Deveney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His Funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass to be celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. To leave a message of condolence www.dellorusso.net

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Jeanette Gould 

Animal Lover 

Jeanette M. Gould of Revere died at Whidden Hospital, Everett on. April 25. She was 52 years old.

She had a great love for animals, especially her dog Ginger and her cats Blackie and Gregory.

She was the beloved wife of Ronald Rosen of Revere; loving sister of William A. Gould, Jr. of South Thomaston, ME, Michael J. Gould of San Antonio, TX, Neil M. Gould of Milford and James A. Gould of Wareham. She was the daughter of the late William and Norma (MacEachern) Gould and a sister Anita J. Coyle. A MemoriaL Service will be held on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., Milford, MA 01757. www.bumafuneralhome.com

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Dalita Chorlian 

Well Known Gospel and Church Vocalist For The Armenian Community 

Dalita (Der Bahakian) Chorlian of Revere died at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston on April 25 following a long illness. She was 91 years old.

Mrs. Chrolian was born in Tiflia Russia (now Tibliai Georgia) on July 4, 1920. The family immigrated to Germany in 1928, to France in 1930 and cameto the United States in 1935 settling in Watertown. Mrs. Chorlian graduated from Girls High School of Boston and from the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music where she majored in voice and was a pronounced soprano,

Mrs. Chorlian had a full and robust voice, almost operatic in delivery. She sang for the Armenian Community and was a long time member of the Yerevan Choral Society of Boston. She sang in many local and non-local churches and was a longtime soloist for the Watertown Evangelical Church. She also performed at the New England Fellowship of Evangelicals, Inc., better known as Rumney Bible Conference, during their summer conference. This was (and still is) the primary vacation destination of The Chorlian Family.

In1950, Mrs. Chorlian made an extended trip to Fresno, California, a mecca of Armenian culture, where she continued her robust Gospel singing career which led to her singing on the radio.

Her family had long roots within the Armenian Church and the Evangelical Movement. Her father, the late Rev. Mardira Der Sahakian, was pastor of several Armenian-Evangelical Churches in the area with Dalita being his soloist. She was also the daughter of the late Mariam (Avedian) Der Sahakian. Mrs. Chorlian’s husband, John G. Chorlian, a member of one of Revere’s oldest Armenian families, died in July of 1997. She was the cherished mother of Paul C. Chorlian and his devoted wife, Toni B. (Bergeron) Chorlian of West Newton.

She was a wife, mother and homemaker, who dedicated her life to her family and especially to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Vertccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Route 107) Revere.. Her funeral service will be conducted on Monday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church, 230 Beach St., Revere followed by Entombment in Woodlawn (Sheffield Building) Community Mausoleum of Everett.