THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 12, 2023 ~ Malden Musings ~ Page 3 “Saint Rocco Banquet 2023” By Peter Levine S aluti from the Saint Rocco Fraternal Association of Malden! Association President Joyce Mover along with a very committed group of San Rock pilgrims – most with close ties to Edgeworth – recently held their annual fundraiser banquet at Anthony’s on Canal Street. The event isn’t what it used to be with many longtime Edgeworthians no longer with us except in memory only, but the upstairs room was full, nonetheless. Every which way you turned you ran into a Scibelli or Cagno or Angelo or Spadafora...well, you get the picture. Insert smiley face. A really fun time was had by all (especially when Craig broke out the good stuff )! Highlights from the banquet: • Steve Savio and Sea Breeze entertained. Steve has a wonderful voice; the band is really tight and if your bag is timeless classics from the great American Songbook/popular Italian songs then you will just love this group. • Mayor Gary Christenson is joined at the hip with Saint Rocco himself. No bigger supporter over the years than hizzoner – very much appreciated, Mr. Mayor! Looking forward to walking the streets of Edgeworth with you during the Sunday San Rock Procession. Always a highlight for me, and I know for you also. • State Rep Steve Ultrino was front and center; of course he was! Steve and his family have helped this Feast to survive over the years. • Making a return to the banquet this year were Mike and Barbara Scibelli along with their two beautiful daughters, Toni and Jeri (from H.R. at City Hall). • Italian American Citizens’ Club President, Global Citizen and Edgeworth Forever’s Billy Settemio was honored, I think, for being Billy Settemio! A sort of lifetime achievement award. Nobody deserves it more! • Surprise guest of the evening: Lori Hall of the Whitman Street Halls – accompanied by her mom! Great seeing you, Lori! • Richie Cremone, Freddy & Louise Spadafora, Florence & Joe Smarrella, Margie & Barry Condon, Frances & Peter Tomasello, Joanne Assetta Iovino – “As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us; as we remember them.” • Marie Imbimbo was also honored by the powers that be for her dedication to the Feast over these many years. Forever a constant during the long weekend, if she isn’t dutifully much sought after citation. • In case you haven’t heard, this year’s Feast (do not call it a Festival) takes place the weekend of MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 20 STORE HOURS: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 Come Play lottery here! Pictured from left to right at the 2023 Saint Rocco Feast Banquet at Anthony’s on Canal Street: State Representative Steve Ultrino (D-Edgeworth), citation recipients IACC President Billy Settemio, Marie Imbimbo, Diego Barricelli, Special Assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise and Mayor Gary Christenson. manning the fried dough stand, Joyce panics. • Malden Public Library Trustee, Malden Historical Society Big Cheese and stone-cold Edgeworth, John Tramondozzi made a grand entrance. John has more Malden/Edgeworth knowledge in his little pinky fi nger than I have in my whole being. Just ask him. I kid. John goes way back, and it’s always fun to listen to him pontifi cate all things Malden. • Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe was in the house. She loves this event and has been a huge supporter over the years – volunteering and getting her hands dirty in the trenches all weekend long. • You could not keep Very Special Assistant to Mayor Christenson, Maria Luise, away from this event for a million bucks! She just loves being with her paisans and supporting something so near and dear to her Italian heritage. Great seeing you, Maria! Keep up the great work at city hall! • Diego Barricelli was also honored with one of those precious citations from Mayor Christenson for his dedication always above and beyond the call of duty. When introduced Joyce mentioned that Diego has been awarded the “Saint Rocco Clean Apron Award” for multiple years in a row! Fellow San Rock workers consistently acknowledge Dickie for his hard work behind the grill all weekend without soiling his white apron. The mayor confi rmed that with the Regular Unleaded $3.159 MidUnleaded $3.739 Super $3.899 Diesel Fuel $3.799 Lottery Beer Wine WE'VE GOT ALL YOUR NEEDS COVERED! ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.039 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM Soft Drinks Groceries 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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