Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 4, 2020 Malden today, tomorrow and yesterday... Gabby’s Barber Shop says farewell By Peter F. Levine “I t is said in Malden: today, tomorrow and yesterday...” Tuesday, August 18, a sad day in the history of Edgeworth (and Malden). As I chatted up Johnny Angelo inside the hallowed wood paneled walls of his unassuming sanctuary, the sign over the front door – “Gabby’s Barber Shop” – was being removed. Off SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Johnny Angelo’s nephew Tommy and Tom’s son Mike; Malden Fire Department Lt. John Hall on the ladder. (Courtesy Photo) duty Malden firefighter Lt. John Hall along with Tom & Mike Angelo gently removed the iconic sign with the reverence and respect it so deserved. More than just a “barber shop,” Johnny’s spot on Highland Avenue was the heart and soul of the Edgeworth neighborhood. The Johnny Angelo saga will continue at a later date. Raise your hand if you are also excited with all the construction at Exchange/Commercial/ Pleasant Streets! Dr. Seuss wrote, “think and wonder, wonder and think.” http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Guess whose more than capable hands Malden comedian Dave “I’m not that kind of Indian” Russo has entrusted his career in? Give up? Former Extreme manager Joanne Codi! That’s right, folks. The woman who took the four mop-tops from unknowns in the Dream into somebodies in Extreme, from nobodies playing in front of all Paul Geary’s friends at Dino’s Restaurant on Medford Street to the biggest stages in the world. Here is what one longtime friend and confidant of Joanne’s had to say about her. Take it away, Mary Scully LoPreste: “I have known Joanne Codi since I was 15 years old. I have never met anyone who is more willing, more dedicated and more encouraging than Joanne. When I first met her, she was managing the band the Dream and I marveled at her ability to be confident and successful in the world of rock & roll which, at that time, was heavily dominated by men. I remember Joanne being involved in every aspect of the band’s existence; from rehearsals to performances, from stage clothes to photoshoot makeup and from song review to recording, Joanne was always engaged and committed to the success of the Dream and eventually Extreme (the early years). For a young band to have recorded an independent album, competed in and won the MTV Basement Tapes competition (the floor filler ‘Mutha’), and been awarded 2 Boston Music Awards is a clear reflection of the stellar management afforded to them in their early years by Joanne Codi. I have been privileged to have worked for and with Joanne and know very few people who would give as much of themselves as she does.” Best of luck, Joanne! You made a great choice, Dave! Gong cha is here! Located at 140 Centre St., where all your bubble tea dreams will be fulfilled! I watched them attach the sign to the front as “140 Center St” before they realized their error and corrected it to 140 Centre St. Happy seventh birthday wishes go out to the love of my life, my granddaughter Lola Nicole Falzarano. She’s wicked smaht, totally amazing and beautiful inside and out just like her mom (the superstar real estate agent) Angela. Shameless plug for a beloved stepdaughter (I wouldn’t be the best step-dad in Malden if I didn’t): Angela can be reached at 617-771-1639 for all your real estate needs. She’s wicked good, by the way! An Edgeworth tradition over the years is to play your number at the old Harvard Pastry on Highland Avenue (now Harvard Market) then walk over to Gabby’s for a cut (and color?) and to catch up on the latest gossip in the neighborhood. The last stop on the Edgeworth train ride would be a pop in right next door to China Garden for a “luncheon special.” I was always partial to the “Chicken Wings, Beef and Broccoli, and Fried Rice” lunch. So good! With that said, the talk that China Garden’s quality has fallen over the years is greatly exaggerated. I ordered late night recently over the phone (“what else?! what else?! what else?!”) and could not have been happier with my prize bag of Chinese food gold. Quality since 1978! “What else?!” This November our votes will mean more than they have ever meant in our entire lifetime. I don’t believe I need to go into detail. Vote! Important and life-altering choices to be made. Got me thinking about old pal Mike Goldman from MHS Class of ’67 – political operative/strategist and adviser, college professor, columnist, political communication consultant, media guru, radio & television analyst and extremely proud Maldonian. For those without knowledge of Mike, here is but a snapshot: Mike has worked on seven MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 13
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