THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 9 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival honors memory of late society members By Tara Vocino T housands of attendees celebrated at the 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival, which raised money for scholarships. As the patron saint statue of San Rocco was carried along Pearl Street, the faithful remembered in memoriam San Rocco society members William “Billy” Settemio, Domenic “Dom” Fermano and Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti. Shown from left to right: San Rocco Society Members Dawnmarie Guiliano, Annie Carroll and Marie Guiiano sold aprons, sweatshirts and shirts. Former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown bought fried dough from Francesca Pellino and Michelle Marshall. San Rocco Society member Anthony Spadafora shared fond memories of William Settemio and Dom Fermano inside the Italian American Club. Governor’s Councillor candidate Diann Baylis with her campaign manager Angus McQuilken collected signatures. Pepino’s Italian Market owner Bernando Natale and Antonio Natale showed off their Italian pride. Ward 3 School Committee member and Mayoral candidate Jennifer Spadafora and Jennifer Colaro San Rocco Society members marching in the procession with the statue of San Rocco, shown from left to right, are: Anthony Spadafora, John Spadafora, James Tucker, Diego Barricelli, Robert DiMarco, Peter Levine and Joseph Pisaturo. The Italian-American Band marched down Pearl Street. Joyce Mover and Mayor Gary Christenson (in back) salute during the National Anthem. Shown from left to right: fans Mary Lou Hodgdon, Lisa Barkhouse, Lori Barkhouse, Tina Murphy and Patti Giangregorio watched WildFire (behind them). Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, donor Jackie Bouley and Pete Caso. Customer Kerry O’Neil bought a meatball sub from Gianna Spadafora.
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