Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 OBITUARIES William “Duke” O’Neill At 79 years, in Everett, April 28, following a lengthy illness, in the comforting presence of his God & his family. Beloved husband of 46 years to Barbara (Williams) O’Neill. Devoted father to William O’Neill, Jr. & wife Myra of No. Toledo, OH, Noreen Evangelista & husband Anthony of Wakefield, Cheryl Grava & husband Peter of Medford, Christopher O’Neill & Colleen O’Neill & her life partner Keith Michenzie, all of Everett, Caryn Bennett & husband Paul of Saugus & Colin O’Neill & wife Dani of Nashua, NH. Proud grandfather to Benjamin, Keira, Clover, William, Shawmut, Circa & Nova. Dear brother of the late Vincent, Noreen & Patricia O’Neill. Lovingly respected brother-in-law to Michael Williams & wife Cecelia of Danvers & Nancy Tewksbury of Everett. Loving uncle to Ryan Williams & wife Lynn of Washington State, Kathleen Williams & her partner Paul Girouard of Portland, ME & Raymond Tewksbury & wife Tammy of Winter Haven, FL. “Duke” also leaves special friends, Lynn Thornton & husband James Sliker of Jamaica Plain, Susan Capomaccio & husband John of Saugus. “Duke” also leaves an army of extended family, friends & colleagues of 51 years at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Div. of Development & the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Member of LiUNA, Local 380. Joseph A. Ardolino Marie T. (Carlone) Ienello Of Everett on May 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso Sementa. Loving mother of Annette Sementa and her fiancé Federico Giugliano. Adored grandmother of Gianna Sementa & Michaela Giugliano. All funeral services will be private. Of Everett on April 24, 2021. Beloved son of the late Marie (Barrese) & James Ardolino. Adored brother of James Ardolino. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pioneer Charter School of Science I places 17th out of Massachusetts high schools P ioneer Charter School of Science I (PCSS I) was recently honored by U.S. News and World Report in its annual distinguished “Best High Schools” rankings. PCSS I ranked 17th in Massachusetts among 365 high schools, and placed 15th out of high schools from the surrounding Boston Metro Area. The school earned its ranking based on student performance on state assessments from the 2019-2020 school year as well as the school’s demonstrated work to prepare students for college. Rankings also took into account enrollment of disadvantaged students. Of the PCSS I students who took the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exams during the 2019-2020 school year, 87 percent scored proficient or advanced in Math and 78 percent scored proficient or advanced in English. PCSS I’s graduation rate also played a large role in its state ranking. The publication noted that the school graduated 97 percent of its class, with the school ranking 13th in the state for college readiness. PCSS I is a rigorous college preparatory charter school with a mission to prepare educationally under resourced students for today’s competitive world. This year students at both PCSS high schools have already received college acceptance letters to schools such as Stanford, Berkeley, Cornell, Northwestern and Boston College.
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