Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – the Steve Ultrino Interview By Peter F. Levine Y ou know you’re getting old when...a young pup like Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com State Rep. Steve Ultrino is saving up for retirement. Steve and his family have called Edgeworth home, like forever. Stone cold Edgeworth! When every basement had a wine press. When a freshly killed chicken was steps away at Columbia Food Store or Freddy’s Market. When every backyard exploded in the summer with tomatoes, basil, hot peppers and fi g trees. The Ultrinos were part of that large Italian population that made Edgeworth the best “Little Italy” this side of the North End of Boston. Steve has always fought the good fi ght. That ain’t no lie. Steve walks the walk: from his Saint Peter’s altar boy days to his lifelong love with the Saint Rocco Feast to his fi rst run for offi ce (Ward 2 Councillor) when he stomped his opponent senseless, 3-1, right up to his current gig as a state rep. Steve is 100 percent invested in his friends and family, his neighborhood, his hometown, and to his unwavering faith. Steve is the real deal. I asked Steve 20 hard-hitting questions. He was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer. Here is a very small glimpse in the life of a very good friend of ours, Steve Ultrino: 1. My full name is... Steven Rocco Ultrino. 2. I am currently... A State Representative. I also lecture at Suffolk University and Salem State on occasion. Over the last fi ve years or so, I have been licensed as a real estate agent. 3. I am saving up for... Future retirement, and/or helping famState Representative Steve Ultrino is pictured with Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy Photo) ily if needed. 4. My home is in... Malden. I never left my family home on Adams Street, except being born at the Malden Hospital. 5. I love people who... Like to laugh and are caring/kind towards others. 6. Something I say a lot is... “At least they don’t smoke.” It is actually funnier in Italian (Almeno Non Fumano) as it was meant to say, “things could be worse.” You could tell I was brought up by older Italians. 7. I consider myself to be... A caring person. 8. I need to have... Purpose in life. 9. My favorite movie of all time is... Pete’s Dragon with Mickey Rooney (childhood); Patch Adams with Robin Williams (adult). 10. My all-time role model is... My parents and grandparents. 11. I respect people who... Are good to others. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is... “Be humble; nobody cares what your title is.” 13. I am happy when... I am around friends and family. 14. I fi nd YouTube videos of the late comedian (former Edgeworth resident) John Pinette funny/hilarious. 15. I am named after my paternal grandfather: Rocco Steven Ultrino. 16. I have no kids. 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is... Italy. 18. My special talents are... I never really thought of that. Just enjoy working and being in the community. I always liked being in school though. 19. I have no pets. 20. I played sports as a youngster at Callahan Park, Devir Park, Little Pearl, Amerige Park, Green Street Park, Pine Banks Park, Ferryway Green and Roosevelt Park to name just a few. It is said in Malden today, tomorrow and yesterday... • In memory of Elizabeth (Christie)… Clarence to George in “It’s A Wonderful Life” – “Strange, isn’t it? Each (wo) man’s life touches so many other lives. When (s)he isn’t around, (s) he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t (s)he?” • I am so happy Albert Spadafora is being inducted into the Malden High School Alumni Hall of Fame. That’s what I’m talking about! Albert should have been an inaugural member, but the Alumni Committee eventually fi gured it out. Papa graduated in 1964! Papa turned 75 recently! Not that 75 is old but let me tell you, there is not another 75-year-old in the world like Albert Spadafora. Albert is not a self-promoter. Albert does not need a pat on the back. Malden will never know just how MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 20
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