THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 11, 2024 Page 9 6th Annual Walk For Ersilia Honors an Angel’s Legacy T he 6th Annual Walk For Ersilia 5K reflected on Ersilia Cataldo’s legacy on Saturday at Glendale Park. The Cataldo Family: Shown from left to right: Adriana Carbo, Josie Pagliuca, Anthony Cataldo, Silvia Cataldo, Alex Cataldo, Maria Pagliuca, Antonia Pagliuca, Julia Cataldo, Gina Maniscalco, Mario Cerasuolo, Erminia Buscaino, Amata Cucuzza, Vera Elisa Buscaino, Carmine Matarazzo, Giuseppe Matarazzo, Joseph Buscaino, Joe LaRocca, Marco Carbo, Andrew Maniscalco, Tony Pagliuca, Anthony Carbo, Leonardo LaRocca, Silvestro Maniscalco, Marc Cerasuolo, Martino Carbo, Michael Maniscalco, Anthony Carbo, Rosella Buscaino and Adriana Carbo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Ersilia’s sister, Amy Buscaino, said that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Portal To Hope (PTH) members are shown with Ersilia’s family. Shown from left to right: Gina Maniscalco, Orange Rose Foundation (ORF); Joseph Faulstich, PTH; Adriana Carbo, ORF; Linda Forte, ORF; Tricia Larocca, ORF; Michelle Kerrins, PTH; Marni Gallagher, PTH; Nita Yung, PTH; Balan Braxton-Lewis, PTH; Giuseppina Cerasuolo, ORF; Marlene Zizza, ORF; Gerri Miranda, City of Everett; Erminia Buscaino, ORF; Joanne Parris, Everett Police Dept.; Marc Cerasuolo, ORF; Amata Cucuzza, ORF; Anthony Cucuzza, ORF; and Anthony Cataldo, ORF. During Saturday’s 6th Annual Walk for Ersilia at Glendale Park, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said that Ersilia continues to tell us how important family is. Orange Rose Foundation members, shown from left to right: Joanne Paris, Gianna Dunn, Marlene Zizza, Geri Miranda and Rocco Longo. Orange Rose Foundation officials, shown from left to right: Board Member Adriana Carbo, President Erminia Amy Buscaino, Secretary Amata Cucuzza and Board Member Anthony Cucuzza. State Rep. Joseph McGonagle applauded everyone in attendance to honor Ersilia’s loving memory by doing good deeds daily. Shown from left to right: Ersilia Bella, 1, who is named after her grandmother, and Amata and Anthony Cucuzza. Shown from left to right: Annette and Antoine Coleman, Carmella DeSimone, Rosa DeMaria and Angelmarie DiNunzio. Shown from left to right: Antonia, Maria and Anthony Pagliuca, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Josie Pagliuca and Mike DeFao during Saturday’s 6th Annual Walk For Ersilia at Glendale Park. Ersilia ’s sister, Gina Manis c al co, smi led in remembering fond memories. State Sen. Sal DiDomenico said Ersilia was one of the most caring and beloved persons who loved her family and friends unconditionally. The Everett High School Marching Band performed. Kim Nicolo was hoping to win the Bath & Body Works gift set raffle. Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Carrie Spiros said that she saw a rainbow on the drive to the walk – showing that Ersilia is still with us. St. Anthony’s Parish Vicar Tiziano Paolazzi, C.S. read a passage from the Bible to the attendees.
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