THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 2, 2025 Page 15 OBITUARIES Dennis James Poste ready know Dennis was among the great. He had natural, raw talent and musicality that you couldn’t help but focus on his music in a room full of other instruments. Dennis will be remembered for his warmth, dedication, sense of humor, and deep love for his family, friends, and community. Relatives and friends are reA lifelong resident of Everett, passed away on April 26 at the age of 71. He was the devoted husband of Nora Poste of Everett and the loving father of Ashley and her husband Jason of Peabody and Frank and his wife Gabby of East Bridgewater. Cherished brother of Albert, Ed, MaryAnn Poste O’Malley, Ginny Albrecht and the late Louie. Dennis is also survived by grandsons Nathan and Jaxson Michalak; he will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Dennis dedicated much of his life to public service, working as a postal worker for many years before retiring from the United States Postal Service. He was a passionate sports fan with a particular love for the Boston Red Sox. To say Dennis enjoyed fi shing is an understatement; he spent many early mornings sharing coffee and worms at Horn Pond. If you ever heard him play harmonica with the Bow Street Blues Band, you alBASEBALL | FROM PAGE 14 most part had trouble fi nishing his starts, according to Love. “But he had a good off -season. He did a lot of lifting, which has helped him build up his velocity and stamina,” the coach added. “He really takes care of his body, and just loves being on the mound.” When Soper is not on the mound, he can be seen in rightfi eld or at fi rst base. Love claims his best position other than the mound is at fi rst base. He is now committed to the sport after playing football in his freshman year. Among the offensive leaders against Malden was Isaiah Goffigan, who doubled once to go along with a walk. It was the team’s lone extra base hit in this game. Freshman M.J. Guida picked up two singles. Captains spectfully invited to attend visitation in the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, Friday, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Fernando G. Pendenza O f North Andover, formerly of Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Lawrence General Hospital. He was 86 years old. Born in Vittorito, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, Fernando lived in Everett for many years before settling in North Andover. He was a skilled and talented bricklayer working at his trade for most of his life. Fernando was the son of the late Antonio and Marietta (Serpentino) Pendenza; the beloved husband of the late Bruna (Sarra) Pendenza; the dear and devoted father of Robert Pendenza and his wife, Rosa of Middleton, Maria Grava and her husband, Richard of Melrose, Sandro Pendenza and his wife, Nicole of Barrington, NH and Freddy Pendenza of North Andover; dear brother of Nino PenJevaun Berberena, Albert Santana (1 RBI) and Nordeivy Santana each singled once. Sophomore Tyler Freni led the team in walks with three, and also scored two runs. After Monday’s Malden heartbreaker, the Tide took on Chelsea at home on Wednesday after press deadline, before heading to the Bunker Hill Community College baseball diamond to take on non-league Charlestown later today (May 2) at 4 p.m. They have already played the Townies once earlier this season on April 11, and defeated them, 10-7. Besides the aforementioned games next week against Lynn Classical (May 5) and Malden (May 9), the Everett boys will also play host to Lynn English on May 7, beginning at 4:30 p.m. denza of Italy and the late Luigi Pendenza; the loving Nonno of Joseph Pendenza and his wife, Lauren, Daniel Pendenza, Matthew Pendenza, Samuel Grava, Elizabeth Grava, Alexander Pendenza, and Zachary Pendenza and loving great-Nonno of Chiara Ann Pendenza. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Fernando’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Friday, May 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Fernando’s memory to the National KIdney Foundation, 209 West Central St., Ste. 220, Natick, MA 01760 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Karen Louise Falcon O f Everett, formerly a longtime resident of Medford, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 after a brief illness. Karen is survived by her loving sisters and friends Cindy Falcon and Lisa Ward of Everett, nephew and kindred spirit Daniel Ward and fi ancé Jai, Cousin Kim Nikou and her daughter Kayla, and beloved adored Grandniece Isabella Ward. Daughter of the late William “Eddie” Falcon and Claire (Will). Predeceased by Brother William Falcon, nephew David M. Ward and brother-in-law David C. Ward. Karen’s career in nuclear medicine spanned several decades at various Greater Boston area hospitals. For several years she resided in Winthrop, Ma where she enjoyed summers touring the Harbor Islands by boat and celebrating the 4th of July in “Winthrop” style with family and close friends. For more than 30 years she also spent her summers at Tuxbury Pond Campground relaxing at campfi res and riding around in her golf cart. She was also a devoted babysitter/auntie to Gidget the dog. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the A.J Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., Malden, on Sunday, May 4th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in memory of Karen, to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 https://www.dana-farber.org
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