Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Council dedicates plaque honoring late RevereTV’s Rick Promise at city hall Councilors recall his humbleness, quiet nature, friendship and professionalism By Tara Vocino A memorial plaque was dedicated beside the spot where Rick Promise fi lmed City Council meetings for decades on Monday night in the City Council Chambers. The plaque reads: “In Honor Of Richard ‘Rick’ Promise – The Voice Behind – ‘Before the Council’ – United States Navy – Sonar Technician Submarine – Petty Offi cer 3rd Class – 1951–2019.” City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky, who put forth the motion, said Promise, 68, went beyond the call of duty, videotaping nearly every city event for RevereTV, even in poor health. Promise died on Nov. 21, 2019. “It’s a great loss,” Novoselsky said. “The city will miss him.” Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said Promise was a private RevereTV Executive Director Robert Dunbar and RevereTV Board Chairman Mark Ferrante unveil a sign that reads: “In Honor Of Richard ‘Rick’ Promise – The Voice Behind – ‘Before the Council’ – United States Navy – Sonar Technician Submarine – Petty Offi - cer 3rd Class – 1951–2019.” (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) person and never alluded to any ailment that he might have had. “The last time he was here in the Chambers, I knew something drastically was wrong when he could barely walk up the stairwell,” Guinasso said. “But he put MassPort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 in his full dedication nevertheless.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto called Promise a wonderful Christian man who never missed an event at “his home” at the City Council Chambers in his 20-year tenure. “He never complained about his wife’s Alzheimer’s,” Zambuto said. “He was a fantastic employee and hounded you in a nice way to do videos [for cable television].” Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti said of Promise that he was genuine. “Not only was he always here, but he was always at the Senior Center,” Visconti said. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said cable We Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go ~ Renzo’s Entertainment Schedule ~ Wednesday: DJ George * Thursday: Smokin Joe * Friday: Smokin Joe Saturday: Joe Canzano * Sunday, 3:30 p.m. : DJ George Entertainment Wed. Thru Sat. 7:30 p.m. 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK Everett's Newest Real Estate Office Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer On Monday night at City Hall, City Council Vice President unveils a memorial plaque for Rick Promise – “The Voice Behind – “Before the Council,” after a nearly four-hour City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. television wouldn’t have been as professional if it wasn’t for Promise, and he was quick to note that he wasn’t speaking ill of Promise’s coworkers. “Rick went out of his way to help you at meetings and election videos,” Powers said. “He was often at Immaculate Conception Church 8:30 a.m. Mass or at the Knights of Columbus.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino expressed his condolences to the Promise/RevereTV families and added that Promise was a man of deep faith and a community guy. “It’s a great way to remember him,” Serino said. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said that although her Beachmont constituent was in pain, he always personally thanked her for bettering his neighborhood. “RevereTV lost two people this year, including Promise and Morris Morris – huge losses to the city,” McKenna said. “And thanks to the both of them for giving so much of themselves to the city of Revere.” Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito said that he became friends with Promise when he interviewed him on cable television. “A lot of people never saw him, because he was behind the camera,” Morabito said. “But even though he was a quiet guy, he was so involved in our community and a kindhearted man.” Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino said there’s a void in the Chambers without Promise, and although he was on the sidelines, he did things as a labor of love. “He was incredibly kind and sweet,” she said. City Council President Patrick Keefe recognized Promise as a consummate professional. Promise’s family wasn’t present for the dedication. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.
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