Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 24, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ By Peter Levine Retired MPD Steve Bellavia Continued I t is said in “Malden Musings”... My last column highlighting He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 the retirement of Steve Bellavia had one glaring error for which I humbly apologize. MHS Class of 1974’s Dave Morelli passed away in March of 2022. Please accept my apologies for not remembering his passing. Dave was another good kid from the Yard toiling for the USPS in Malden and Melrose for 30 years all the while happily married to his wife Jean for 43 years. Rest in peace, Dave. • Speaking of Steve and his recent retirement I heard from his brother Fanny (oops, I mean Franny) soon after the piece was published, that he and his wife were happy to see the recognition that Steve received. Fanny – I mean Franny – made a pledge to try to make it to this year’s San Rock Feast so we can hug it out in person as opposed to electronically. Fanny aka Franny (insert smiley face), it will be a pleasure to see you (drag your other brother Bobby along with you!). • A little Steve Bellavia trivia... on the back of his trading card issued in 2005 (pictured) by Choice Sports Cards his motto is, “Don’t be a fool – stay in school.” I am assuming said with his best Mr. T voice. • West Street’s most famous son – excluding Mr. Fermano, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Figelski and Mr. Angelo, of course – George MacKay is happy to report that Steve may be retiring from the MPD but he Recently retired MPD good fellow Steve Bellavia – on the left Choice Sports Cards sponsored by the MPPA from 2005 & on the right “Cop Cards” sponsored by Town Line Bowling Lanes from 1994. ain’t retiring from continuing to socialize and stay involved in the community and with his fellow constable on patrol compadres. • According to reliable sources, “Eddie Bain” will still make the annual MPD pilgrimage to Vegas, spend more time with his adorable grandkids Lucas and Abbey, and in a very encouraging sign – the HIBO got even classier, tending bar at the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) on Sunday nights. Way to go, Steve! Have fun and much success! • AOH, who loves ya! Just an FYI that some of my besties are AOH guys and believe me, they got some serious class! Especially AOH MVP Danny Siroco! We call him the ageless wonder; somewhere between “adolescence, senescence, and 86 proof.” I kid of course. Standup AOH good fellows like the Tillys, the Melchionnes, the O’Learys, Turk, Harvey Nadler, the Killions, the Connellys, Chris Moro, Mike Ahern, Tommy Denehy and many, many more (waaaay too many to mention here) make the AOH one of the very best social clubs on the North Shore! With many of the classiest guys around, such as Cliff Cioffi and Nick Melchionne. For real! “Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to...” My recent column about Malden back in the daystruck a nerve with many Mal— Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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