THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 9, 2026 Page 9 Corey Sullivan Of Malden. Passed away suddenly on January 4, 2026. He was the beloved son of Gerald and Louise (Hardiman) Sullivan. Corey was born in South Boston and raised in Dedham. Corey was a devoted father to Madeleine and Charlotte, a cherished partner to Amanda Oliveira, and a loving brother to Roderick, Gregory, Lisa, and Keith. In his free time, Corey enjoyed cooking and feeding his loved ones, coaching hockey, and being the loudest voice in the crowd during all of his children’s sporting events. Corey is survived by his children, Madeleine Sullivan and Charlotte Sullivan; his partner, Amanda Oliveira of Malden; Amanda’s children, Max Oliveira and Anthony Oliveira; and his siblings, Roderick Sullivan of Malden, Gregory Sullivan of Weymouth, Lisa Sullivan of Rochester, NY, and Keith Sullivan of Billerica. OBITUARIES Services for Corey will be held at The Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, located at 144 Salem St., Malden, on Tuesday, January 13th, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Louise Bartolo Of Malden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28th, surrounded by her loving family, at the extraordinary age of 91 years old, one month shy of her 92nd birthday. Louise was born and raised in Malden and was educatELDER LAW, ed through the Malden Public School system. The daughter of the late Angela (née Noce) and Francis Cattoggio. She lived a life of dedicated service not only to her children, but also to many charitable organizations she proudly supported. Louise worked exceptionally hard to ensure her children were cared for. She was a dedicated employee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for over 30 years, while also serving within Marriott. After her retirement, she spent many years part-time at J. Pace and Sons in Saugus, which provided her with long lasting connections and an opportunity to be close to her Italian heriDEMEMTIA AND MENTAL CAPACITY I n the context of estate planning and the practice of elder law, it is important to understand the difference between dementia and mental capacity. Elder law attorneys need to have a good understanding of the difference when meeting with clients to execute estate planning documents and to realize when someone is or is not able to sufficiently understand the nature of the documents that will be executed. Dementia involves a significant decline in one or more of the following: 1. Cognitive decline including attention, memory, language, visuospatial ability and executive function;2. Behavioral changes such as personality shifts, impulsivity, anger or apathy; 3. The activities of daily living such as feeding oneself, taking medications, managing money, hygiene maintenance and preparing meals. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia for those individuals age 65 or older, typically involving short term memory loss, language difficulty, or getting lost in familiar situations. The decline is not sudden but rather gradual over time. Capacity involves a clinical opinion, most often rendered by a physician, psychologist, or nurse practitioner. Determination of mental competency is usually made by a judge. A person might have the capacity to execute a Durable Power of Attorney, for example, but might not have the capacity to manage his or her financial affairs. A clinical assessment of capacity will focus on four abilities: 1. Comprehending the nature and purpose of the decision; 2. The ability to apply information presented to his or her own situation; 3. The ability to compare options in order to come to a sound decision; and 4. Being able to express the choice to be made in a clear and consistent manner. The most important part of decision making involves executive function. When executive function falters, you will find that many people’s judgments will be diminished, that there is an inability to plan appropriately, a typical lack of being aware of the mistakes that they are making and also, in today’s fraud environment, more likely to fall for scams. The elderly in our country are being preyed upon continuously by people all over the world. Capacity will often erode over time. It does not erode overnight. Dementia can also progress over a long period of time. Memory loss is certainly important for loved ones to recognize, but more important is whether an individual still knows what he or she is doing and whether or not he or she is behaving in ways that align with past traditional values. Often, family members need to assist elder lawyers in making sure much needed estate/ Medicaid planning is executed when the individual is still able to do so. They are the first ones to recognize when a loved one is suffering from dementia or a lack of mental capacity. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. OBIT | SEE PAGE 11 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com tage. Often juggling multiple responsibilities, her kindness and strength always prevailed, and she had a love for life. Louise is survived by her five cherished children – Joseph William Bartolo Jr. of Malden; James Michael Bartolo and his wife Noreen of Melrose; Lisa Ann Bartolo-Bruno and her late husband David of Saugus; Louise Marie Kaminski and her husband Robert of Middleton; and Linda Karen Garofalo and her husband Kenneth of Revere. A beloved Grandma / Gram to her adored grandchildren – Christopher Bartolo of Malden; James Bartolo of Melrose; Kelly Applegate and her husband Brian of Danvers; Stephanie Bruno and her wife Laurie of Salem; Vance
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