THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Lillian T. (Wishoski) Czechowski Of Malden, April 14. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Czechowski. Loving mother of Paul M. Czechowski of Malden. Dear sister of the late John and Walter Wishoski. Aunt of Steven Wishoski and his wife, Carol, Denise Wishoski and Diane McNelis, all of Malden and the late Walter Wishoski. Cousin-in-law of Marie Czechowski and her late husband, Gerald of Webster. She is also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Lillian has been a lifelong resident of Malden. She is a graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar School and Girls Catholic High School. Lillian worked at her family business, Mike's Café, in Malden for many years. She was a member of the choir at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden, a member of Catholic Daughters and was also a member of the Melrose Garden Club. Relatives and friends wereinvited to attend Visitation at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden, on Thursday, April 24, followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Services concluded with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Malden. Rocco J. Garofano Jr. Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on April 15 at the age of 86. He was born on April 9,1939, in Everett, son of the late Rocco J. Garofano, Sr. and the late Mary Rosalind (Beech) Garofano. He lived a long and fulfilled life in the city of Malden, with his wife Patricia A. (Delano) of 63 years. Rocco spent his free time collecting stamps and coins for over 70 years. He was an avid sports fan of the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. In 1969, Rocco had the honor of doing design work for the guidance system of the Apollo rocket program, through his employment at The Charles Stark Draper Labs. Rocco was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his wife Patricia, Rocco leaves behind his sisters Rosemarie Citroni of Stoneham, and Linda Curtis of Reading, his beloved sons John M. Garofano, and his wife Kerri, of Melrose, Kevin Garofano, and his wife Kathy, of Exeter, NH, and his loving daughter Tricia A. Garofano of Malden, Ma. Rocco is also survived by his 5 grandsons, Tyler, John-Michael, Benjamin, Kevin, and Bryan, 2 granddaughters, Kimberly and Kacey, and 2 great grand-children, Johnathan, and Enslee. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett on Monday, April 21st. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett on Tuesday, April 22nd. PROJECT | FROM PAGE 11 nity members who care deeply about food justice, she hopes to raise $500 for the cause while raising awareness for the need for sustainable support amid federal assistance cuts. “I’m walking because food access is a human right,” says Briggs. “Too many families I support want to eat healthy but simply can’t afford it. This walk is one way I can stand in solidarity with them—and show that we’re fighting for a future where nutritious, local food is accessible to everyone.” Donate directly to Brigg’s fundraiser at https://give.projectbread.org/fundraiser/6269354. To register as a participant for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team with a donation, visit give.projectbread.org/walk. All individual walkers are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $25 and teams $250. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart & Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear, free breakfast on Walk Day, and invitations to exclusive events. People experiencing food insecurity should call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confidential, free assistance getting connected to a variety of food resources in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. Counselors can pre-screen families and help them to apply for SNAP. Learn more at projectbread. org/get-help. About Project Bread Project Bread is the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 with the first Walk for Hunger, the nonprofit focuses on driving systemic change to ensure people of all ages have reliable access to healthy food. Project Bread works collaboratively across sectors to create innovative solutions to end hunger and improve lives across the Commonwealth. For more information, visit: www.projectbread.org. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 back in 1963. Once the neighborhood pecking order was sorted out (as only kids in the ’60s could manage), lifelong bonds were formed. And when I say lifelong, I mean we’re staring down the barrel of 55 years of friendship. Fifty-five! That even looks weird in writing – insert smiley face? Now, where do you even begin when talking about Mark Brady? There are so many chapters in the Book of Brady, it’s tough to pick a starting line. Do I lead with “athlete”? “Leader of the pack”? “OG”? “Dedicated follower of fashion”? The guy’s been a successful businessman, turned many a night into day (but not since 1986, I might add – insert smiley face) and – here’s the kicker – just a genuinely wicked good kid from way back when (and had some of the best hippy moss in Malden at the time; think George Harrison in his All Things Must Pass phase). But alas, I’ve officially run out of column space. Do not fret dear readers, this ain’t the last you’ll hear of my MB lovefest. More praise from the mountaintop in the next exciting episode of “Malden Musings.” “Same bat-time, same bat-channel.” —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. 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