THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Lorraine Figelski Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on February 20, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, who cherished her deeply. Born on November 6, 1953, Lorraine was the daughter of John and Teresa (Santoro) Figelski. A proud graduate of the Malden Hospital School of Nursing, she dedicated her career to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital. There, she provided exceptional care to the tiniest and most vulnerable patients, bringing comfort to countless families during their most challenging times. Her calm demeanor and compassion made her an invaluable team member and a treasured friend to many. Lorraine's warmth extended beyond her career. As a daughter, mother, cousin, aunt, and friend, she embraced each role with love and generosity, always offering guidance and support. Her legacy of kindness will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Bova, and son-inlaw, Kevin, of New Hampshire; her cherished grandchildren, Hailey, Elias, and Jameson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews who will forever hold her in their hearts. Known for her unwavering love for family, Lorraine brought joy and comfort to those around her. A true lover of life, she celebrated the joys of others while providing solace in their sorrows. Though Alzheimer's gradually took many of her memories, it never diminished her capacity for love. Her spirit remained strong until the end, reflecting her beautiful nature: loving, generous, and full of life. We will forever treasure her laughter, her special touch, and her devoted care. The family expresses deep gratitude to the staff at Wellspring Village at Brightview Wakefield and Care Dimensions Hospice for their compassionate care during Lorraine’s final days; their unwavering support provided comfort during a profoundly difficult time. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham, on Friday, February 28, at 9:00 AM, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation was held at the McDonald Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home, 322 Main Street, Stoneham, on Thursday, February 27. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Flr 17, Chicago, IL 60601. 2024 MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualified for based upon the number of days living in Massachusetts. 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With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2024, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $440 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. This represents an increase over the calendar year 2023 tax credit which was $310 per individual. If you are a Massachusetts non-resident filing a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. Taxpayers need to keep this tax credit in mind as many spouses are caring for a spouse who might be stricken with a disability such as dementia or a physical disability and requires a significant amount of time in home health care from his or her spouse. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the second year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals or spouses. This is in addition to the increase in the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older, which is now up to $2,730. It was $2,400 in 2023 and only $1,200 in 2022. 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. Classifieds
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