THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 23 OBITUARIES Ronald Catalano Catalano, Ronald J., a devoted Catholic of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carole Catalano (Thompson) of Saugus. Loving father of Ronnie Catalano Jr. and his wife Camille of Wakefi eld, Sherri D’Amore and her husband Angelo of Everett, Diane Ricci and her husband John of Wakefi eld, Michael Catalano of Peabody, Lynanne Scaduto of Saugus and Rhonda McDermott of Saugus. Brother of the late Anthony and his wife Ann, Michael and his wife Sis, Ralph and his wife Mary and Linda. Ronald is survived by Patrick and his wife Ellie, Ann and her husband Joe, Gloria and her husband Ronny, brother-in-law of the late Barbara (Betty), Ann, Lorriane and Joyce. Loving uncle to many caring nieces and nephews. He will be missed dearly by his loving grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Dave, Phillip and his wife Lena, Angelo, Christian, Brianna and her husband Chris, Taylor, Andrew and his wife Lauren, Alex, Angelica, Andrew and his wife Kimberly, Kelli, Vincent and his loving great-grandchildren Gio, Ellie, Kingston, Cassius, Genevieve & Charlotte. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Thursday, September 16 at 8:30. A Funeral Mass was held in Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus at 10:00 a.m. – social distancing and masks required. Visiting hours were at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Wednesday at Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com Ethel Kirkman her husband Ralph of Lynn. Cherished grandmother of Tiara Kirkman and Malcolm Hewlett. She is also survived by three brothers: Victor Walker of Randolph, Edwin Walker and his wife Dorothy of Medford and John Walker and his wife Barbara of Lynn. She was predeceased by her siblings Pauline Shanks, Virginia Taylor and George Walker. Ethel is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral will be held at Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, on Friday, September 17. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. A Graveside Service will immediately follow in Holy Cross Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com. Palmitesta, Phyllis Ann (Brickley) S y Senior Could I Have C and Not Know It? Sa e a Cld I H Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is could I have COPD and not know it? Huffi ng and Puffi ng Dear Huffi ng, Yes. COPD, or chronic obKirkman, Ethel (Walker), formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Herman Kirkman to whom she was married for 56 years. Loving mother of Cosette Delikat and her companion Marvin Whitfield of Orlando, Dawn Kirkman of Malden, and Elise Hewlett and Of Everett on September 9, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Palmitesta. Loving mother of Linda Stella and her husband Thomas, Diane Levine & Nancy Pasquerella and her husband Thomas. Adored grandmother of Joshua Levine, Thomas Stella, Roman Pasquerella, Julie Stella, Jessica Newcomb, Paul Pasquerella & Carli Himelman and great-grandmother of nine. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony Church in Everett at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends were kindly invited. Social distancing and masks were required. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Tuesday at Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to: Dementia Society of America – PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or dementiasociety.org. For more information please visit: www.roccofuneralhomes.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net structive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that aff ects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the case. COPD – a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – develops slowly, so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred. Symptoms can include an ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus, lack of energy and/or shortness of breath especially during physical activity, wheezing and chest tightness, blue lips or fi ngernails, or swelling in your feet, ankles or legs. Those most at risk are smokers or former smokers over age 40, and people who have had long-term exposure to other lung irritants like secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust. There is also a rare genetic condition known as alpha-1-antitrypsin, or AAT defi ciency that can increase the risks. If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to get tested by your doctor. A simple breathing test called spirometry can tell if you have COPD, and if so, how severe it is. Early screening can also identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs. If you do indeed have COPD, you need to know that while there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help manage symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage, including: • Quit smoking: If you Senio BY JIM MILLER nior ior nir COPD smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs is to quit. To get help, the National Cancer Institute off ers a number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Or ask your doctor about prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. If you smoke marijuana for a medical condition, talk to your doctor about edible versions. • Avoid air pollutants: Stay away from things that could irritate your lungs like dust, allergens and strong fumes. Also, to help improve your air quality at home, remove dust-collecting clutter and keep carpets clean; run the exhaust fan when using smelly cleaning products, bug sprays or paint; ban smoking indoors; and keep windows closed when outdoor air pollution is high (see AirNow.gov for daily air-quality reports). • Get vaccinated: The coronavirus and fl u can cause serious problems for people who have COPD, so if you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated for COVID-19 and get a flu shot every fall to help avoid getting sick. Also ask your doctor about getting the pneumococcal immunizations for protection against pneumonia. • Take prescribed medications: Bronchodilators (taken with an inhaler) are commonly used for COPD. They help relax the airway muscles to make breathing easier. Depending on how severe your condition, you may need a short-acting version only for when symptoms occur, or a long-acting prescription for daily use. Inhaled steroids may also help reduce infl ammation and mucus and prevent fl are-ups. For more information, visit the COPD Foundation at COPDfoundation.org or call the COPD information line at 866-316-2673. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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