Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 20, 2025 TRIBUTE PAUL MESSANA | FROM PAGE 1 Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Fire Department said a solemn goodbye to their colleague, Firefi ghter Paul Messana, at his funeral service on Monday, June 16, at Rocco & Sons Funeral Home in Everett. Messana died from cancer while serving as an active member of the de“I’d like to thank the Everett partment. Everett fi refi ghters joined alongside police offi cers from the Everett Police Department to line up for a procession led by Fire Chief Joseph Hickey to walk through and pay their respects. The Everett Fire Department also draped a large American fl ag over Main Street in honor of their departed colleague. Fire and Police Departments for standing united in paying their respects at Firefi ghter Messana’s funeral service,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It was a powerful tribute to a life of service and sacrifi ce and we are forever grateful.” Firefi ghter Messana’s courage and dedication to the City of Everett will never be forgotten. Everett fi refi ghters lined up outside of the funeral in honor of their departed colleague. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Firefighter Paul Messana’s turnout coat on display on the Everett Fire Ladder engine. Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Everett Police offi cers joined in the procession to pay respect to Firefi ghter Paul Messana. (Courtesy of the Everett Fire Department) The procession line led by Fire Chief Joseph Hickey as they enter the funeral home.
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