Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 Encore donates hundreds of flowers to MVES E ncore Boston Harbor recently donated more than 600 flowers to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES). The flowers were delivered to residents of supportive housing buildings in Malden and Melrose. OBITUARIES John R. Festa nephews, cousins and friends. Veteran of USMC Korean War, “Once A Marine Always A Marine” Semper Fi. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services were held private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Avenue, Revere, MA. 90 years of age, of Revere, formerly of Everett, passed away on Sunday, Rosemary, a resident at the Congregational Retirement Homes in Melrose, helped unpack the hundreds of flowers donated to Mystic Valley Elder Services by Encore Boston Harbor. Betty Recer was one of the many residents delighted to get a flower arrangement from her Mystic Valley Elder Services Resident Services Coordinator, Shannon Breen, who works at the elder building. (Photos Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) March 28, 2021. Cherished son of the late Gabriel and Edith (Marciano) Festa. Devoted husband of Phyllis (Colameta) Festa for 70 years. Loving father of daughter, Pamela J. Rao and her husband Joseph Jr. of Billerica, and son John R. Festa Jr. of Boston. Adored grandfather of Jennifer McLaughlin, and Joseph P. Rao III. Great grandfather of Kaeleigh and Nathan McLaughlin, and Anna Rao. Great great grandfather of Charlotte Malette. Dear brother of G. Daniel Festa, Karyn Russo, and the late Marilyn Gaylardi, and Judith Storella. Also survived by many loving nieces,
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