Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2026 ~ Malden Musings ~ Anita Wornick, MHS Class of 1954, Speaks By Peter Levine I t is said in Malden Musings... • Anita Lev Wornick, MHS Class of 1954, speaks: “I grew up in Malden...West End - Class of 1954. Husband MHS Class of ’50. Got our wedding bands at Malden Jewelry. A group of us ‘girls’ had a reunion years ago and now we have a running email chain from all over the U.S. None of us are still in Malden or Mass. Actually, many of your readers would probably recognize our last names. We reminisce about Malden and lament the changes since we lived there. It was a wonderful place to grow up. The Granada, Kernwood, Malden Square, skating at the Rez, the train in into Boston was a big deal, with great bakeries in Suffolk Sq. Graduation at Pearl St Stadium. Blue and Gold forever. Some of us are no longer with us, alas…Neil, Barry, Sandi, Aushie, Hannah, too many gone. My husband, MHS’50 gone too. Nobody famous but THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! LA MORA CONTEST FEATURING SAL “THE GOLDFISH SWALLOWER” BARRESI Happy Easter Mid-grade Regular 3.59 4.24 5.39 $4.47 Full Service ULS $4.959 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! Established 1978 we carry the memories of Malden with us.” • May her husband Ronald’s memory be a blessing. • Casey. Just Casey. Like the legends who need no introduction — one name, and you already know you’re in good hands. I had the good fortune of meeting Casey (for the first time, I believe) just last week during what should have been a routine eye exam at Visionworks (next to Donut Villa). What followed was anything but routine (for me, anyway). Dropped into a sea of frames, styles, shapes and choices that could make anyone’s head spin, I was — plain and simple — lost at sea. Enter Casey. With patience, precision and a calm confidence that instantly put me at ease, she guided me through the maze. What felt overwhelming suddenly became manageable… even somewhat enjoyable. Frame by frame, decision by decision, she turned confusion into clarity. There are people who do their job, and then there are people like Casey — who elevate the entire shebang. I walked out a happy camper for meeting Casey, being a Teamster and for the convenience of Donut Villa being right next door! Fuhgeddaboudit! • Rodney Keith Marshall, March 19, 1957–August 24, 1997, Malden High School Class of 1976, friend to every single person he ever met. Missed his calling with his Hollywood good looks. Billy Dee who?! Instead, he is in our hearts forever and a day. Miss and love you, Rod. • Happy Birthday to Neil Sullivan, the man at the helm of Cornucopia Foods — a true cornerstone of beautiful downtown Malden Square! Neil, your presence in the Square doesn’t just fill a storefront — it elevates the entire neighborhood. You’re the kind of guy every downtown wishes it had: hardworking, community-driven and always adding a little extra flavor to the mix. Truth be told, we don’t say it nearly enough here in M Town… but we should. So here it is, in black and white: We appreciate you, we value you and yes — we love you, Neil! And let’s not overlook the real MVPs… those holiday pies. Wicked good doesn’t even begin to cover it! “And now, here’s something we hope you’ll really like”... Anita grew up on Hawthorne Street J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. In the photo are the 7-1 1954 Malden High School Girls Basketball Team — their only loss a 32-24 loss to Swampscott. and as with most who grew up in the West End in Malden of yesteryear, is very modest. Her yearbook describes her as “vivacious and dark haired” and that “Nita is our wonderful classmate and friend” who “dreams of one day seeing the world.” Her memories of yesteryear Malden were a breath of fresh air — so heartfelt and sincere I could tell right away she was a wonderful person. I deep dove into Anita via the Google and MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 11 S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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