Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 5K Walk for Ersilia sheds light on domestic violence A 5K Walk was held on September 28 to benefit the Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo Memorial Fund. The Kiwanis Club of Everett collaborated with the City of Everett and Matarazzo’s children – Carmine, Amata and Giuseppe – to bring the community together for the walk. Matarazzo tragically lost her life last December. The walk raised awareness for domestic violence and the impact it has on victims and their families. Everett Kiwanis Club Treasurer Marlene Zizza recalls her friend and Kiwanis member Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined family at the start of the walk. The Cataldo family gathered in memory of Ersilia. Maria and David LaRovere walked with their baby daughter, Alexandra. Ersilia’s children and their significant others walked in her memory: Giuseppe Matarazzo, Amata Matarazzo, Anthony Cucuzza, Carmine Matarazzo and Ashley Matarazzo. Walkers made their way down Elm Street to return to Glendale Park. Relatives and friends walked in memory of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Mayor Carlo DeMaria recollected Ersilia’s kindness. Joanne Parris Gregory, Madison Duraes, Stephanie Suavita, Patti Cheever and Veronica Bento volunteered at the event. The Mangan family – Jessica, Mike, Lori, Kayla and Brendan – participated in the walk. Everett Kiwanis Club President-Elect Jim Mitchell was the emcee of the event to honor Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Ersilia’s children – Carmine, Giuseppe and Amata – linked hands. Carmine Matarazzo remembered his mother. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Everett Kiwanis Club President Rafael Santos display the “Cataldo Strong” T-shirt during the 5K Walk for Ersilia at Glendale Park. Rosa DeMaria joined the crowd in remembrance of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Amata Matarazzo remembered her mom and read an excerpt from her journal about her charitable contributions to the community. Ersilia's sister, Amy Buscaino, joined their parents, Elvira and Guiseppe, on stage. Father Olmes Milani offered a prayer in memory of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Purple shirts were worn to bring awareness to domestic violence.
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