THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Page 7 a dress rehearsal, live every day to the fullest!!! 28. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? Self-motivation. 29. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? Being a good person and a GREAT dad! 30. Growing up what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza, a sub, or a French bread? The Highland for pizza. Big A for steak & cheese sub. Piantadosi for French bread. Once again, congratulations Joe, enjoy, my friend! It is said in “Malden Musings”… • In the (take your pick) you cannot make this stuff up department or the more things change the more they stay the same department — for your reading pleasure — spotted on a street near you in Malden, this amazingly clueless lawn sign: “Everett High Sr Football Player Class of 26.” True story, pictures upon request. Insert yet another smiley face. • Congratulations to those two wicked nice student/athletes representing Malden High School on the gridiron and beyond, Billy Gavin and Jayden McGuffie, for being selected as Boston Globe Greater Boston League All-Stars in last week’s Sunday Globe. Two very fine young men with bright futures! Congratulations once again and keep up the great work. • Edward N. Hyde, 82, of Peabody, formerly of Malden. May his memory be a blessing. • One of Billy Settemio’s besties took time out of her busy life to let her feelings be known about our late, great mutual friend. Take it away, Debbie Gray-Silvestri: “Billy was the kind of guy who’d ‘cut’ through the noise and make a real difference in people’s lives. As his hairstylist, I saw firsthand the impact he had on those around him. He’d ‘style’ his interactions with kindness, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor. And, of course, who could forget his thoughtful gestures, like surprising a 90-yearold customer with flowers on Mother’s Day? He was a true ‘cut’ above the rest! Great article Peter and I know you loved him.” • Heroes amongst us. If you haven’t already heard, Forestdale School Principal and stonecold Maldonian Adam Weldai went above and beyond the call of duty recently, donned his Superman cape and made his family and Malden proud. Very proud. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have always been a fan of Adam’s, so I am kind of biased when it comes to this remarkable young man. I digress... Tina Weldai, the floor is yours: “Our neighbors experienced a devastating house fire. After getting the granddaughter out of the house and calling 911, Adam didn’t hesitate, he ran into the burning house twice to save our neighbor’s dogs. No thought for himself, just instinct and compassion. Thankfully those dogs are alive and got to spend some time with Morty and Rico yesterday while the wonderful Malden Fire Department contained everything and our neighbors sorted out the aftermath. Very proud of my husband.” • John Stracuzzi writes from his heart: “Read your article today about Malden back in the early ’70s. Brought back a lot of memories. I lived at the edge of Edgeworth, but I hung around Bell Rock Park which is only a few blocks away. Lots of the same things happening in the Bell Rock area, just happening at Bell Rock Park instead of Devir. I wish someone could do the same sort of look back for the Bell Rock Park area. Slightly different part of Malden, but a lot of the same kind of characters. Great job!” Thank you, John. Malden’s history from Ward to Ward or from park to park was so very similar. Much of the same mishegas took place and the memories will be with us forever. Thanks again for sharing. • Special “Malden Musings” shout out to a lovely lady I recently met on a Saturday morning during youth basketball at the Salemwood who actually admitted that she reads this MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 8 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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