State Representative Democrat Leadership with Results! Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 24 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! AADD CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden icon Bob Rotondi, 85, laid to rest, leaving a robust life’s legacy Coached in Malden Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball for over 60 years; tribute held at park in his name Monday 617-387-2200 A tribute honoring Bob Rotondi was held on Monday at Rotondi Field in the fi rst game played since his passing, on the day of his funeral and interment. Sharing in the ceremonies were, from left, Dave Allan, Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine, Malden Babe Ruth Field Director/ Treasurer and Flames manager Deano Summers, Knights assistant coach Marc Freni, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson (who delivered Bob Rotondi’s eulogy at the cemetery earlier that day), Knights assistant coach Andy Scarano, Malden Babe Ruth League Player Agent Chris Kosuk, Malden DPW Director and former Babe Ruth manager Bob Knox and Malden Babe Ruth League President Greg Lucey. (Advocate Photos) By Steve Freker K nowing Bob Rotondi as most in the Malden baseball circle did, what he was most happy about Monday was this: His beloved Knights picked up a big win on the very day he was laid to rest. It also came in the baseball diamond named for him: Robert Rotondi Field. Following a somber day, which included a funeral Mass ICON | SEE PAGE 8 Celebrating Malden’s 375th Anniversary with a Student Essay Contest Special to Th e Advocate T his past April, the Malden Historical Society invited Malden High School students to participate in an essay contest as part of Malden’s 375th Anniversary celebration. The goal was to engage students in exploring and refl ecting on the transSTUDENT | SEE PAGE 7 By Bo Stead Malden HS Blue and Gold Baseball in Malden nowadays is something that some residents may overlook. Malden has had a 100+ year history of Little League, E Friday, June 14, 2024 Bob Rotondi topped the list of community ‘legends’ honored at Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame induction Longtime Malden Babe Ruth coach was honored just weeks before his recent passing on June 2 at age 85 Editor’s Note: Malden Blue and Gold Sports co-Editor Robert “Bo” Stead has the honor of conducting the fi nal interview with Bob Rotondi before his passing on June 2; this story was published shortly after the March 7 Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame. Bob Rotondi sat on the bench dedicated in the name of his sister, Diane Rotondi, at the 2023 dedication ceremony at Pine Banks Park. Bob passed away on June 2 at age 85. (Photo Courtesy Mayor Christenson’s offi ce) Babe Ruth, and high school baseball teams: players that have signifi cantly contributed to the city’s culture. As years go on, people may forget about names that LEGENDS | SEE PAGE 10 (Pol. Adv.) Vote Donato Sept. 3
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