THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 4, 2022 Page 17 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 ary noted that he was a “proud Edgeworthian.” He probably lived longer in Wakefi eld than he did in Malden but, darn it, Edgeworth is a very special place; a place that once it gets in your blood, you never cease being from that tiny piece of real estate we called our neighborhood. (On a side note, my father was a West End guy to the core although he left there in 1960 after only 29 years. He lived in Malden some 60 years but never considered himself a Maldonian. West End forever, as they say). I did not write his amazing obit but somebody asked me if I did. Particularly this line, which I could not have written any better (and wish I did): “Initially, he worked as a milkman with his father at Sunnyhurst Dairy, but soon found his calling at Tricca’s, Anthony’s, and Brandano’s restaurants, where he built a reputation as a hardworking and talented chef whose food brought people together and buttons apart.” I was one of the many, many people that enjoyed Richie’s cooking over the years (and yes, for you wise guys, there are a few of my buttons missing along the way). I wholeheartedly agree that Richie used his remarkable ability to connect with people through his culinary skills. His spectacular soups along with other outstanding dishes, like stuff ed artichokes and his Abruzzi sauce, did indeed secure the ties that bind to a generation of Maldonians and beyond. Once again, I completely agree, his concoction, skiffyskaf, happily filled the ever-expanding bellies of countless contented people over the years. (What do you say, Dom?) Postscript 1: My sincerest condolences to his wife Toni Marie and two daughters Lindsay and Julie Ann. The line “they will never fully recover from the loss of their devoted and doting father” really struck a chord with me. Richie was a very proud father. He spoke of his family often. He loved his daughters and simply adored his grandchildren. That is for sure. Postscript 2: “Happy trails to you (Richie), until we meet again, happy trails to you, keep smiling until then...” To me, my friend, it was always the way you rode the trail that impressed me. Life carries on, dude (not quite the same though), and our love for you will continue. Keeping you in my thoughts and my heart every Ballantine Ale along the happy trail, big guy. Love ya, Richie! ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI20P2028EA Estate of: Hugh Francis Flynn Also known as: Hugh F. Flynn Date of Death: 03/03/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Frances V. Flynn of Malden, MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a final account and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/18/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 18, 2022 TARA E. DECRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 4, 2022 a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Scared of Shingles Dear Scared, Great question! Many healthcare professionals across the country have been urging their older patients to get the shingles vaccine (in addition to the COVID-19 vaccinations) during the pandemic because getting COVID-19 can increase your chances of developing shingles. And the more severe case of COVID you get, the greater your risk for shingles. The reason for this is because when you contract COVID-19 your immune system becomes compromised fi ghting off the virus, which gives shingles – a virus that already exist in your body if you’ve had chickenpox – a chance to reactivate. Here’s what you should know about shingles, the shingles vaccine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. What are Shingles? Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a burning, blistering skin rash that aff ects around 1 million Americans each year. The same virus that causes chickenpox causes shingles. What happens is the chickenpox virus that most people get as kids never leaves the body. It hides in the nerve cells near the spinal cord and, for some people, emerges later in the form of shingles. In the U.S., about one out of every three people will develop shingles during their lifetime. While anyone who’s had chickenpox can get shingles, it most commonly occurs in people over age 50, along with people who have weakened immune systems. But you can’t catch shingles from someone else. Early signs of the disease include pain, itching or tingling before a blistering rash appears several days later, and can last up to four weeks. The rash typically occurs on one side of the body, often as a band of blisters that extends from the middle of your back around to the breastbone. It can also appear above an eye or on the side of the face or neck. In addition to the rash, about 20 to 25 percent of those who get shingles go on to develop severe nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN) that can last for months or even years. And in rare cases, shingles can also cause strokes, encephalitis, spinal cord damage and vision loss. Shingles Vaccine The vaccine for shingles called Shingrix (see Shingrix.com) provides much better protection than the old shingles vaccine, Zostavax. Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Shingrix is 97 percent effective in preventing shingles in people 50 to 69 years old, and 91 percent eff ective in those 70 and older. Shingrix also does a terrifi c job of preventing nerve pain that continues after a shingles rash has cleared – about 90 percent eff ective. Because of this protection, the CDC recommends that everyone age 50 and older, receive the Shingrix vaccine, which is given in two doses, separated by two to six months. Even if you’ve already had shingles, you still need these vaccinations because reoccurring cases are possible. The CDC also recommends that anyone previously vaccinated with Zostavax be revaccinated with Shingrix. You should also know that Shingrix can cause some adverse side eff ects for some people, including muscle pain, fatigue, headache, fever and upset stomach. Shingrix – which averages around $205 for both doses – is covered by most private health insurance plans including Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, but there may be a cost to you depending on your plan. Contact your insurer to fi nd out. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. n r by Jim Miller Can COVID-19 Cause Shingles? Dear Savvy Senior, How eff ective is the shingles vaccine and what is the CDC recommendation for getting it? My older brother and sister, both in their fi fties, got COVID a few months back followed by shingles. Do you know if there is a connection between these viruses, and would the shingles vaccine have protected them?
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