Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 15, 2020 OBITUARIES Carmela Marie (Zaccagnini) “Millie” DiDonato P assed away peacefully at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Stoneham, Massachusetts on May 11, 2020. Born in Cambridge on July 16, 1933, Carmela was a long time resident of Everett, MA; spending most of her years living on Russell Street. Carmela worked for Everclean at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett for many years and for Peter R. Cocciardi Associates as their offi ce cleaner. Carmela was a loving mother & grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family. Carmela was predeceased in death by her parents Giovanni & Antoniella( Romasco) Zaccagnini and her loving husband Ralph G. DiDonato Sr.. She is also predeceased by ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter RoseMarie Phillips of Everett, Ralph DiDonato Jr. and his longtime companion Kathleen, Ronald and Margaret DiDonato of Chelsea. Devoted grandmother and great grandmother to Michael and his wife Lauren Phillips and their two children: Alexis and Landon of Methuen; Mathew and his wife Megan Phillips of Nashua, NH; Stephanie and her husband Carlos and their two children: Elliana and Julianna of Billerica; Eric and his wife Janelle DiDonato and daughter Hope of Billerica; Brittany and her husband Michael Sexton and their children: Bentley, Rylee, & Olivia of Pocahontas, AR, Jonathan DiDonato of Everett; Amanda and Robert DiDonato of Chelsea; Michael Sr. and Susan Phillips of Salem, NH and their son Shawn and Tina Devita of North Andover. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Carmela will be deeply missed by all. In light of the COVID-19, all funeral services will be private. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask for a donation in her name to St. Judes Children research hospital. Mildred B. (Carnell) Baggs M ildred passed away at her home in Chelsea on Thursday evening, May 7, 2020. She was 89 years of age. Born in Conception Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, she is the daughter of the late Stephen S. and Gertrude L. (Sellars) Carnell. Mildred attended school in Canada and graduated high school there. She came to the United States when she was 18 years old and received her US Citizenship in 1960. Mildred lived in Everett and Revere prior to moving to Chelsea. She has resided in Chelsea for almost 60 years. Mildred was a homemaker for most of her life, tending to her home and to her two sons. She worked for 20 years for diff erent companies, such as, American Optical, Armitron, and Hysil Manufacturing Company. Mildred retired in 1991 after 20 years of service, ending with her employment as a bow maker at Hysil. Mildred was a 50 year member of the Mt. Bellingham U.M. Church in Chelsea and a late member of the Glendale U.M. Church in Everett. She was very active in the Women’s Society of each Church. Mildred later joined the First Congregational Church in Chelsea. Mildred will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She is the wife of the late John M. Baggs. Beloved mother of John R. Baggs of Malden, Robert A. Baggs and his wife Inta of Saugus. Mildred is predeceased by 2 brothers, Gerald Carnell, John “Jack” Carnell and 5 sisters, Florence Learning, Lorraine Crocker, Rita Crowley, Edith Coish, Marion Peach. Also lovingly survived by 5 grandchildren, Robert Jr., John, Dawn, Shaun, Caress, 4 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Due to the current restrictions placed upon family and friends because of COVID-19, services for Mildred will be private with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea. Louise (Caruso) Nigro O f Everett, age 96 on May 6. Beloved wife of the late Aflred “Fred”. Loving mother of Janice Nigro and her partner Paul Sherlock. Daughter of the late Dominick and Angela Caruso. Sister of the late Vincent Caruso. Also, survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Louise spent most of her life in Everett. She enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives over a nice cup of coff ee. Louise will be missed by all that knew her. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all funeral services will be private. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Louise's memory may be made to: Alzheimer's Association or ALS Association Massachusetts. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - Affordable 6 room Cape offers 3 bedrooms, oversized living room with wood stove and wood flooring, large dining room, galley kitchen, open floor plan, 1st floor master bedroom, updated, 1st floor full bath (2015), some updated windows, updated roof (2017), NEW (2020) oil tank, oversized detached shed/ garage, level, corner lot. Some TLC will make this home shine. 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Having said that, you should also know that there are several other important vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all seniors should get up to date on after the coronavirus pandemic dies down. Here’s a rundown of what they are, when you should get them, and how they’re covered by Medicare. Flu vaccine: While annual fl u shots are recommended each fall to everyone, they are very important for older adults to get because seniors have a much greater risk of developing dangerous fl u complications. According to the CDC, last year up to 647,000 people were hospitalized and 61,200 died because of the fl u – most of whom were age 65 and older. To improve your chances of escaping the seasonal fl u, this September or October consider a vaccine specifi cally designed for people 65 and older. The Fluzone High Dose or FLUAD are the two options that provide extra protection beyond what a standard fl u shot off ers. And all fl u shots are covered under Medicare Part B. Pneumococcal vaccine: As previously stated, this vaccine protects against pneumonia, which hospitalizes around 250,000 Americans and kills about 50,000 each year. It’s recommended that all seniors, 65 or older, get two separate vaccines – PCV13 (Prevnar 13) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23). Both vaccines, which are administered one year apart, protect against diff erent strains of the bacteria to provide maximum protection. Medicare Part B covers both shots if they are taken at least a year apart. Shingles vaccine: Caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that affects more than 1 million Americans every year. All people over age 50 should get the new Shingrix vaccine, which is given in two doses, two to six months apart. Even if you’ve already had shingles, you should still get this vaccination because reoccurring cases are possible. The CDC also recommends that anyone previously vaccinated with Zostavax be revaccinated with Shingrix because it’s signifi cantly more eff ective. All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover shingles vaccinations, but coverage amounts, and reimbursement rules vary depending on where the shot is given. Check your plan. Tdap vaccine: A one-time dose of the Tdap vaccine, which covers tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) is recommended to all adults. If you’ve already had a Tdap shot, you should get a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster shot every 10 years. All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover these vaccinations. Other vaccinations: Depending on your health conditions, preferences, age and future travel schedule, the CDC off ers a “What Vaccines Do You Need?” quiz at www2.CDC.gov/nip/adultimmsched to help you determine what additional vaccines may be appropriate for you. You should also talk to your doctor during your next visit about which vaccinations you should get. To locate a site that off ers any of these vaccines, visit VaccineFinder.org and type in your location. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior by Jim Miller Do Pneumonia Vaccines Protect Seniors from Coronavirus? Dear Savvy Senior, Do currently off ered vaccines against pneumonia provide seniors any protection against the coronavirus disease? I’ve always been bad about getting vaccinated, but this coronavirus pandemic is causing me to change my thinking.
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