Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 6, 2026 Bartender Honored with Citation for Lifesaving Actions at Malden Restaurant 621 Tavern bartender Michael Moschella was recognized at the 621 Grille in Malden, by City Councillor Anthony DiPierro for his lifesaving actions, saving the life of James Mastrocola. Shown from left, Bob Delorfano, Ron Falite, Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Michael Moschella, James Mastrocola, Bucci Fonzi, and Giovanne Vitale. Advocate Staff Report Santa’s Workshop Artists & Crafters Wanted 630 Salem Street Knitting & Crafts Club Annual Holiday Craft Fair November 14, 2026-9:00AM to 3:00PM Vendors and Crafters-Call for a Table Contact Grace: 781-605-3536 $25.00 Per Table Baked Goods For Sale First Come First Serve! All Are Welcome! 630 Salem Street Community Room Enter on Columbia Street Door I t was an afternoon that Everett resident James Mastrocola would never forget. On March 1st , while enjoying his dinner at the 621 Tavern & Grille in Malden – the unthinkable happened. Mastrocola stood up quickly to use the restroom when suddenly there was a loud bang and overwhelming pain. Mastrocola fell to the fl oor in agony after realizing his holstered handgun, a revolver, had accidentally discharged, severely Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Everett City Councillor Anthony DiPierro reads a City Council Proclamation that was presented to Michael Moschella at his place of work, the 621 Grille in Malden, while James Mastrocola looks on. It was Moschella’s quick actions on March 1, 2026, that saved Mr. Moschella’s life. wounding him in the leg. Thanks to the quick-thinking action by the 621 Tavern’s bartender, Michael Moschella, along with some Good Samaritans, Moschella proceeded to provide fi rst aid by tying a tourniquet to Mastrocola’s leg to stem the bleeding as emergency responders were called. Moschella’s actions undoubtably saved Mastrocola’s life that day. Following months of surgery followed by extensive rehabilitation, Mastrocola, a retired Everett businessman, asked Everett City Councillor Anthony DiPierro, to help honor Moschella’s actions for saving his life. Last week, Moschella was presented with an Everett City Council Proclamation in honor of his actions that day at the 621 Tavern & Grille. James Mastrocola gives a heartfelt handshake and thanks to bartender Michael Moschella, for saving his life on that fateful day in March of 2026.
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