Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Everett says goodbye to former city councillor and animal lover By Christopher Roberson L ess than one month after her 79th birthday, former City Council President Lorraine Bruno passed away on February 7. A lifelong Everett resident, Bruno led the council in 2008 after serving 10 years as the Ward 5 councillor. Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky said Bruno spent one of those years pushing for the revitalization of the former GE site on Air Force Road. “She was quite concerned In addition, Bruno was the predecessor to current Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio. “She really cared about her constituents,” said DiFlorio. “She fought very hard.” DiFlorio also agreed with Matewsky about Bruno’s dedicated eff orts to clean up the GE site. “That was her big thing,” said DiFlorio. Former City Council President Lorraine Bruno passed away on February 7 at the age of 79. (Courtesy Photo) about chemical releases,” he said, adding that Bruno was also known as an animal rights activist and that she never missed a council meeting. “She always put 110 percent into everything she did; it was a pleasure serving with her.” Outside of the political arena, Bruno was an administrative assistant for Avco/Textron and was president of the Everett Women’s Volleyball League. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Rescue League, 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Celebrate Carnivale/Mardi Gras at the Connolly Center J oin Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) in celebrating Carnivale at the Connolly Center on Tuesday, February 25. This traditional celebration – in places like Venice and New Orleans – allows us to let our hair down as we prepare for the Lenten season. Our special event limited to 25 seniors will feature a mask making class with our own Margaret Cornelio. Following the class, you will enjoy special treats that are synonymous with Carnivale and Mardi Gras. There is a nominal fee to participate in this event. Please sign up with Margaret or Dale in the COA Office or call them at 617-394-2323. • • •
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