THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 17, 2022 Page 19 OBITUARIES Gary Joseph Lopresti, Sr. Gary J. Lopresti, Sr, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury on Sunday, May 29th, after a lengthy illness. Gary was born at the Chelsea Naval hospital in 1951, the son of Alfred and Margaret Lopresti. He was raised and educated in Malden, and graduated from Malden High School with the Class of 1969. After high school, he worked for a short time at the US Postal Service before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served with the Air Force for 4 years during the Vietnam era, and upon his honorable discharge, he returned to both Malden and his job with the US Postal Service. In 1971, Gary married his sweetheart, Marleen M. Knowlton and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family. They shared over 50 years of marriage together. He worked at the South Postal Annex as a Supervisor for nearly 40 years. As a 2nd degree black belt, he gave lessons to nurses at Malden hospital. In 2012-2016, he attended Suff olk University where he graduated with Honors with a degree in Finance. He also founded G & G Construction and Lopresti Insurance Agency which had offi ces in Malden, Somerville, and Chinatown. He loved his house, making repairs, building porches and decks, and was a very skilled woodworker. He also was a passionate baker, as anyone who enjoyed his breads, muffi ns, and brownies will attest. More recently, he fulfi lled a lifelong dream of getting his pilots license. Gary was a faithfull and dedicated member of St. Joseph’s Church in Malden. He had strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and never hesitated to look to her for guidance. He is survived by his wife Marleen M. Lopresti and his 4 children, Julann Casaletto of Malden and her husband Edwin, Gary J. Lopresti Jr of Melrose and his wife Karla , Anthony D. Lopresti of WI and his wife Maureen, and Dr. Matthew F. Lopresti of Wayland and his wife Dr. Mary, his siblings, Alfred Lopresti of FL, Richard Lopresti of NH, John Lopresti of NH, Michael Lopresti of NH, Helen Lopresti of NH, his grandchildren, Zachary, Christianna, Gabrielle, Sophia, Ava, Josh, Liv, David, Madeline, Henry, Jax, and Caroline, and his great granddaughter, Zoey. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret LaBerge. Funeral Services were held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church in Malden. Interment in the Veteran’s Section of Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In Lieu of flowers, donations, kindly consider making donations to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, 133 Federal St 2nd fl oor, Boston, MA 02110. John Andy Robinson John Andy Robinson, owner of Abby Carpet in Malden, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, in Exeter, NH. John was born in Malden in 1959. son of Seabrook, NH, is brother, Peter Robinson of Malden, his grandchildren, William, Elizabeth, and Katherine, and his former wife, Theresa M. Robinson. John was preceded in death by his father, Max Shackelford. Funeral Services were held in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on June 14th. OBITUARIES| SEE PAGE 20 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI22P3046EA Estate of: ALVIN L. FITZPATRICK, JR. Date of Death: May 12, 2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by The son of Robert and Elizabeth Robinson, he grew up in the Edgeworth section of Malden. He graduated from from Malden High School with the Class of 1977. After High School, he began working in the carpet installation business, and became owner of Abbey Carpet in Malden, which he ran for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, and spending time with friends and family. After his semi-retirement 10 years ago, John moved to Tampa, Florida, until a few years ago when he moved to Seabrook, NH, to be closer to family. He is survived by his children, Lorri A. Castadoro and husband, James of Seabrook, NH, and John T. RobinPetition of Petitioner Teresa A. Fitzpatrick of Malden, MA. Teresa A. Fitzpatrick of Malden, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. June 17, 2022
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