THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 11, 2022 Page 5 Malden singer supports Ukraine with music A s people around the world rally to aid Ukraine, international opera singer Natalja Sticco of Malden is sharing her voice to help the cause. A native of Riga, Latvia, she immigrated to the United States in 2018 after marrying U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sgt. Gene Sticco. The couple now lives in Malden with Sticco’s 13-year-old son, AJ, who aspires to serve in the Air Force and has begun his journey as a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. In 2020, Sticco released her fi rst single, “Requiem for a Soldier,” as a tribute to the generations of soldiers, including her husband, who served in the cause of freedom and to remember the unity of her great-grandfathers, who both died fighting alongside American soldiers during World War II. “It’s a message to all soldiers that you may not see the results of what you’ve done, but it will change the life of a little girl you’ll never know,” said Sticco. Since its release, Sticco has donated the proceeds from the single’s streaming and downloads to various veterans’ organizations. She is now on a mission to use that streaming revenue to donate to Ukrainians in need and spread the message of unity between nations and their soldiers once again. Malden resident Natalja Sticco, a well-known opera singer in Europe and the United States, is using her vocal talents to support the people of Ukraine. (Courtesy Photo) “Having been born in the USSR and seeing Russia’s aggression, my heart breaks for Ukraine and fears for my own homeland,” said Sticco, adding that she feels the pain on all sides of this war. “My son’s step-family and half-brother are Ukrainian, I have many close friends who are Ukrainian. I am ethnically Russian and have family in Russia, friends and colleagues in Russia, none of who support this and are stuck there and in fear. My stepson, Gene’s oldest son, is a U.S. Army offi cer currently assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia.” To stream “Requiem for a Soldier,” visit Sticco’s website at https://www.nataljasticco.com or search for it by name on your favorite streaming service. All proceeds from streams and downloads will be donated to organizations that help meet the needs of Ukrainian families and soldiers. MPR ENGINEERING CO. AFFORDABLE & COST EFFECTIVE ~ LICENSED & INSURED~ 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 Refinance NOW and SAVE! Home Values are Up www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Don’t Miss Your Chance To: Lower Your Payments! Lower Your Interest! Get Cash For Projects! Pay Your Home Off Sooner! Rates are Still LOW... It’s FASTER & EASIER than you think! Just visit us online, call or scan the QR Code below! memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH STAY SAFE! NMLS #472281
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