Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 9, 2024 Tunnels to Towers fundraiser supports homes for severely wounded veterans S By Tara Vocino aturday’s First Annual Tunnels To Towers summer block party fundraiser at the Joseph Mottolo VFW Post 4524 in Revere raised thousands to build homes for severely wounded veterans or to help pay mortgages for first responders who died in the line of duty, according to post commander Matt Cunningham. The organizers thanked Mayor Carlo DeMaria of Everett and Mayor Patrick Keefe of Revere for their support in this wonderful endeavor. Shown kneeling, from left to right: Mark Natola, Karen Hurley. Middle row, shown from left to right: Michele Lucier, Stacey Scott, Melissa Curley, Laura Lauletta-Cadigan, Laura LoPriore, J’aime DiPlatzi, Andrew Lauria, Anthony Cruciotti, Marissa Cunningham, and Matt Cunningham. Back row, shown from left to right, are: Erich Straccia, Tom Weddleton, Carl Goss, Diane Moore, Dana Catizone, and Jim Summers. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mottolo Post members Joanne Parris, at left, with Everett Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, third from right, joined organizers during Saturday’s Tunnels To Towers summer block party fundraiser at the Joseph Mottolo Post VFW 4524. Shown from left to right, are: Kayleigh Cunningham, Jim and Peg Piwinski, and John Fantasia. Army — Ed Sasso, at left, with Chris Mac. Pat and Debbie Cunningham had a romantic date night. Revere residents Diane and Bobby Cobb watched the No Shoes Nation Band. Revere Police Sgt. Dennis Hickey, Andrea Hickey and Ivy Hickey, 1. Supporters Carolyn Russo, at left, with Jessica Edom-Zajac met at the event. Shown from left to right, are: Diana McClure, Rita Curry and Joe Constantino enjoyed a Bud Light. No Shoes Nation Band — Shown from left to right, are: Leo Melanson, Brian MacDougall, Bob Catalano, Daniel Wray, Larry Novak, and Rick Risti. Shown from left to right, are: Jason Galatis, his son, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School first grader Jason Galatis Jr., 6, and his grandfather, John Galatis. Shown from left to right, are: Revere Police Sgt. Dennis Hickey, Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Revere Patrol Union President Local 472 Joseph Duca and Revere Police Officer Andrew Lauria. Shown from left to right, are: Deb Fallon, Karen Hurley, Matt Cunningham, Lori & Angelo Fierro, Nita Yung, George Romvos, Joanne Parris, Gerri Miranda, Maria and Steve Puglielli, and Butch Graziosi raise awareness about domestic violence. Everett Police Department — Shown from left to right, are: Everett Police Officer Anthony Cruciotti, Chief’s Secretary Kristy Kelley, Everett Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda, Operational Administrator Joanne Parris, Everett Police Officer Matt Cunningham and Domestic Violence Advocate Deb Fallon. Shown from left to right, are: Sharon Concilio, Carolyn Simard and Shelly Lever enjoyed dinner.
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