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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 15 OBITUARIES Thomas “Tom” Toscano 1. On Nov. 20, 1805, what famous composer’s only opera, “Fidelio,” premiered in Vienna? 2. In “Bleak House” who wrote, “Implacable November weather. As much mud in the streets as if the waters had but newly retired from the face of the earth”? 3. Did the first Thanksgiving feast include potatoes? 4. On Nov. 21, 1846, what word did Oliver Wendell Holmes invent from Greek to describe ether’s effects? 5. How are Drumstick, Harry the Turkey, Charlie, Katie and Cobbler similar? 6. Why does a church group in Leiden in the Netherlands celebrate Thanksgiving Day? 7. The first karaoke machine was in what country? 8. On Nov. 22, 1896, George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. died, who invented the Ferris Wheel for what? 9. Can turkeys fly? 10. What function did President James Buchanan’s orphaned niece – the first White House female who was called “First Lady” – perform? 11. In the 1960’s who recorded the song “Leaves That Are Green”? 12. On Nov. 23, 1936, what revamped magazine was launched with an emphasis on photography? 13. What are haricots verts? 14. On Nov. 24, 1877, what novel by Anna Sewell that championed animal welfare was published? 15. What is the well-known Aleut word for a pullover or jacket? 16. On Nov. 25, 1952, in London, what Agatha Christie play opened that became history’s longest continuously running play? 17. What state produces the most Vidalia onions? 18. Mayflower pilgrim Edward Winslow in a 1621 letter described a November feast and stated that they entertained about 90 men, including what “King”? 19. What is Massachusetts’s official dessert? 20. In the 1800s to the 1900s, anadama bread was known to be popular in what Massachusetts county? ANSWERS Of Everett, age 92, passed away on November 11. Born in Gaeta, Italy on July 9, 1928, son of the late Erasmo and Lena Toscano. Devoted husband for 60 years to the late Carmela “Chickie” (Puopolo) Toscano. Loving GRANT | FROM PAGE 7 nior and veteran populations who need assistance in paying heating bills. • United Way (Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties): The emergency heating assistance program will expand its outreach to families in need. • Springfield Partners for Community Action: The organization will use the funds to increase the reach of its current program which helps residents in need who do not qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. • The Towns of Palmer, Weymouth and Dartmouth: The Towns will expand the reach of their current fuel assistance programs. • The Southeast Asian Coalition of Massachusetts (Essex, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester Counties): The organization will use the funds to enhance its current program that is geared toward assisting Southeast Asianand Arabic-speaking households to gain access to fuel assistance programs. • The Spanish American Center (northern Worcester County): The organization will use the funding to expand its current program that provides assistance to Latinx families. brother of Vera Jeffords of Colorado and the late Flora Di Pasquale. Devoted brother-in-law to Janice Delling and her husband Bob, Lorraine Dowdie, John Puopolo and his wife Susan, Stephen Puopolo and his wife Patricia, Edward Puopolo and his wife Frances. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tom came to the US as a small child and spoke many languages. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. After serving his country, he attended Tufts University and worked for many years a Harvard University. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mary F. Colosi A resident of Atria Maplewood Place in Malden, formerly of Saugus and Everett, passed away on • REACH (Refuge, Education, Advocacy and CHange) Beyond Domestic Violence (Greater Boston communities in Middlesex County): The organization will provide funds for survivors of domestic violence in need of assistance in paying gas heating bills. • Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (Greater Lowell): The organization will use the funds to help those in the Cambodian American community in Greater Lowell who are in need. The grant program ran through October 31, 2021. Attorney General Healey is encouraging residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their utility company to learn about the available assistance programs. The state’s utility companies are offering financial assistance to residents impacted by the pandemic, including flexible payment plans and balance forgiveness plans for those who are eligible. Utility companies are authorized to provide payment plans for up to 12 months for residents who are behind in their payments. The Attorney General’s Office urges residents who are experiencing a loss of income to consult with their utility to see if they may qualify for the utility’s low-income November 11. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Pasqua Colosi of Everett. Loving Aunt of Joanne and her husband Robert Hazel of New Jersey, Peter and his wife Deborah Colosi of North Reading, Ronald and his wife Gloria Colosi of Chelmsford, and Frank and his wife Maryann Renda of Medford and the late Nancy Lewis of Everett. Loving sister of the late Frank Colosi, Anna Renda and Peter Colosi, Sr. She is survived by her sister-in-law Laurel Colosi of Tewksbury and many loving great nieces and nephews. Mary grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for General Electric Corp. Mary was a very private person but spent much time with a friend OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 18 rate, Arrearage Management Programs (AMP) or LIHEAP. Customers might qualify for low-income assistance, even if they haven’t in the past, as eligibility is based on the last four weeks of gross household income. AMP provides for an individualized payment plan that, if followed, allows the customer to have forgiven all or a portion of an outstanding unpaid balance. In order to qualify for LIHEAP, customers must have a household income that does not exceed 60 percent of the state median income. The office also urges residents who are struggling to pay their bills to contact their local Community Action Network to determine if they qualify for available financial assistance. Some recipients of the Attorney General’s Natural Gas Fuel Assistance Grant program will supplement LIHEAP funding at Community Action Networks. For more information about gas utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the resource page, which includes contact information for Massachusetts utility companies. Customers who have concerns about their utility rights during the public health crisis should contact the consumer assistance hotline at 617-727-8400 or file a complaint online. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. Beethoven 2. Charles Dickens 3. No 4. Anesthesia 5. They are names of turkeys that have received a presidential pardon. 6. Because the Pilgrims sheltered in Leiden before they went to the New World. 7. Japan 8. The 1893 World ’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago 9. Wild turkeys can fly short distances; domesticated turkeys cannot fly. 10. Buchanan was a bachelor and she acted as his hostess. 11. Simon & Garfunkel 12. Life Magazine 13. Green beans (in French) 14. “Black Beauty” 15. Parka 16. “The Mousetrap” (its run ended in March 2020 due to COVID) 17. Georgia 18. Massasoit 19. Boston cream pie 20. Essex

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