Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 18, 2021 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Saint Rocco Feast, August 6-8 By Peter F. Levine I t is said in Malden today, tomorrow and yesterday… If you haven’t heard by now, we shall celebrate the Saint Rocco Feast (Please, don’t call it a festival) once again on the streets of Edgeworth this August 6-8. Since my announcement last week, the biggest question I am being asked (besides will Animal Control Officer Kevin Alkins be leading the Procession in his comfortable air-conditioned vehicle like he does every year?) is, “Will the Grease Pole take place?” It is a work in progress according to G.P. organizers Tony Della Gatta and Nick Gizzi. Arrangements are being made to secure a yard to place the pole in, and recruitment of the crazy kids to climb it are taking place as we read together. Stay tuned. The lines out the door at Spadafora’s at the wake for Basil Rigano’s boy Chris were a testament to this wonderful young man’s life – beloved by so many throughout Malden, beloved by so many throughout Edgeworth. Just heard that Henry Pitts passed away after a long illness. Still wrapping my head around this. I have known Hank since 1969. He was Mr. Pitts to me until about 30 years ago. I have always called him Mr. Pitts out of respect, but this one time he quickly admonished me: “Peter, my name is Hank!” I have known Hank since my Little League days. I played ball and am friends with his two sons Mike and Billy and his daughter Donna. I have always loved and respected Hank, first as a wise baseball sage always willing to show us the correct way to play the game of baseball; then as an elder statesman in the neighborhood we all love so much, Edgeworth. Still wrapping my head around this. Thank you to Mayor Christenson and his staff, Super of Cemeteries Jimmy Cahill, City Controller Chuck Ranaghan, the Veterans’ Services Department, Parking Director Ron Hogan, Nick Pernice in the Controller’s Office and the many volunteers who helped make this one of the best Memorial Day celebrations in Malden’s history. The cemetery looked great, the concert was superb and the newly unveiled Korean and Vietnam Memorials are magnificent! Fine job, Mr. Cahill. More on the extraordinary job Mr. Cahill did in putting together this wonderful event. Rest peacefully, Rose P. (Kane) Hanson of Winthrop, formerly of Malden, 1933–May 31, 2021. Martin Luther King famously said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Well, Roses’ life story could fill volumes, her selflessness to be envied. More on Rose when I collect it. Ward 2 Councillor and longtime Edgeworthian Paul Condon suffered a devastating loss last week. His big brother Billy passed away, but through his grief Paul was able to pen this beautiful tribute to big bro: “It is with a heavy heart that I share Those crazy Grease Pole climbing kids back at the 90th Annual San Rock Feast in 2019, Grease Pole organizer Nick Gizzi flexing (Courtesy Photo) the passing of my brother Bill (Condon) this past weekend. He was such a kind and gentle man. And he has left me with so many wonderful memories. There was a 6-year age difference, so he allowed me to tag along with him...everywhere. He made sure I never missed a high school sporting event. And despite our age difference, we both shared our love for all sports. He was a wonderful husband, a loving dad, and a devoted grandfather. R.I.P. big brother, you will be sorely missed.” Who is better than Pete Caso and his Facebook page “All About Malden”?! Correct, nobody. Pete has more than 4,000 followers that now call him friend on Facebook with no end of friends in sight. His MalEverett Aluminum Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! den posts are informative and timely. He keeps his page clean with no fake news or ugly, divisive politics. And at dinnertime his supper is the envy of Malden! So, as Pete would say, “Congrats to you, Pete” on a fabulous page. Dickie’s big sister Theresa Ann (Barricelli) Price passed away on May 28. Theresa and her siblings are an amazing story of family commitment and survival. More on this truly wondrous woman (and family) at a later date. I am so looking forward to “Malden Summer Festivals 2021”! Every other Saturday from 12-6 in Malden Square (call it Center if you prefer) will smack you upside the head with live music, gaming challenges (not MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 22 Summer is Here!
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