Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 18, 2023 The Angel Fund for ALS Research Annual Gala and Silent Auction Rob Schwartz, editor and publisher of ‘The Wisdom of Morrie’ as guest speaker T he Annual Gala and Silent Auction to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research, an independent nonprofit organization that benefits amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, will be held at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, Mass., on Friday, September 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include a silent auction, dinner and remarks from Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. of the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research, and Richard Kennedy, President of The Angel Fund for ALS Research. The event will honor individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Rob Schwartz – editor and publisher of “The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively & Joyfully,” and son of Morrie Schwartz, best known as the inspiration for “Tuesdays with Morrie” – will be the guest speaker. After finding a manuscript written by his father, Rob edited the manuscript and wrote essays for the book, which has topped lists of key releases for 2023. In addition to his work on the book, Rob is an entrepreneur, writer and producer who has been active for more than 20 years on the entertainment scene. His journalistic work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, Variety, The Hollywood ReportLaw Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. 14 years. 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On September 27, 2021, Daniels was arrested at his home in Georgia by officers of the City of South Fulton Police, with the assistance of their Metro South Swat Team. He was arraigned in Georgia as a fugitive from justice and was transported back to Massachusetts to face trial for murder. A release from the DA’s office explained the circumstances of Tricia’s shooting and later, her passing. “On the night of Patricia’s death, police responded to the third floor apartment at 21 Henry Street, Malden, where Patricia Moreno, known to those who loved her as Tricia, was found with a single gunshot wound to the head. That home was a foster home where she had been placed.” Also living in that apartment were the foster mother, her two teenage daughters, and the older daughter’s boyfriend, Rodney Daniels. According to reports, when police and emergency medical personnel arrived, Tricia was found alone, face down, on the third floor fire escape landing, still breathing but seriously injured. She was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where it was determined that she had suffered an irreversible brain injury. She died that afternoon as a result of the gunshot wound. No weapon or shell casing were ever found, delaying the probe Despite an extensive search, no weapon or cartridge casing was recovered from the scene. A projectile – recovered from Tricia’s body during a subsequent play by Pulitzer prize/Oscar winner Jules Feiffer. The cost of the gala is $125 per person and includes the buffet dinner, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Sponsors to date include Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP and The Savings Bank. Corporate sponsorships are available for $5,000 (Gold Sponsorship), $2500 (Silver Sponsorship) and $1000 (Bronze Sponsorship). Advance reservations are required, and tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.theangelfund.org. More information about the gala or a corporate sponsorship can be obtained at www.theangelfund.org or by calling 781-245-7070. The Angel Fund is a 501 (c) 3 charity located in Wakefield, Mass. autopsy – was examined by a State Police ballistics expert and determined to be consistent with having been fired from a .38 caliber weapon. According to the DA’s report, “The other occupants of the apartment claimed that they had heard a pair of gunshots, but had no information as to the identity of the shooter. There was no evidence of forced entry into the home.” “When the police interviewed Rodney Daniels, he claimed that he had been sleeping in an armchair in the living room when he was awakened by the sound of two gunshots,” according to the DA. “He claimed that he had walked out onto the fire escape where he located Patricia Moreno. Her foster mother called for police and an ambulance.” Investigators in the case reported that police learned that Rodney Daniels had been in possession of multiple handguns close in time to the murder, including one that was consistent with a .38 caliber revolver. The investigation also revealed, “In the weeks before her death, Daniels had engaged in threatening behavior towards Tricia.” Although numerous people were interviewed over the course of many years, police had not previously been able to gather sufficient evidence to make an arrest. According to the DA’s office, the prosecutors assigned to this case were David Solet, Chief of the Cold Case Unit, and Jamie Charles, Senior Appellate Counsel. The Victim Witness Advocate assigned to the case was Kristen Chamberlain.
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