THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 15 Mother Ivaniloa Santos pins her son, Rafael, president of the Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Patricia Costas puts a red jacket onto President Rafael Santos, signifying his new role. Past President Charles Radosta and Robert Conti’s wife, Lillian, ringing the bell and banging the gavel Son Peter Conti on behalf of his father, Robert, who served for 46 years Comedian and magician Johnny Pizzi provided entertainment. Former President Charles Radosta, 90, who served for 55 years, said the reason the Kiwanis Club has stood the test of time is because of its vibrant, energetic leaders. Sara Dunn on behalf of her mother, Gianna, club secretary; president Rafael Santos, treasurer Marlene Zizza and Board of Directors member Donna Keough. Joseph Zizza, treasurer Marlene Zizza, Sara Dunn and Michael Franco struggle to hold back laughter during Johnny Pizzi’s comedy show. President Rafael Santos presents Charles Radosta with the Legion of Honor for 55 years of service. Shown in the bottom row are Charles Radosta, Patricia Costas, Rafael Santos, Kathy Ann Dottin, Marlene Zizza and Joseph Mattuchio. Shown in the top row are John Mackey, Stephanie Martins, Peter Conti and Donna Keough. Robert Conti, who was honored for his 46 years of service, with his wife, Lillian (Photo Courtesy of Mary Lynn Sully)
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