THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 7 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 life. For many, it reminds us of loved ones no longer with us. Saint Rocco’s past hangs in the air. Take for instance the spirit of the late Kevin Crowe. “K.C.” lost his life in Vietnam. He loved the Feast. We in Edgeworth will never forget that. For me, I recall standing shoulder to shoulder during the grease pole and at the Feast with childhood friends, now deceased, like Jimmy Damiano, Riche Callahan, Joey Moreno and Steve Bouley during many weekends of the past. It’s that connection to the past – those memories of family and friends no longer with us – that brings us back to that one city block Feast on Pearl every second weekend in August. Fret not, folks. From the bits of information I have been able to glean by keeping my ears wide open, I am predicting out loud that when all the construction is done on Exchange Street, it is going to look “marvelous”! Speaking of Exchange Street, don’t you just love the warm, inviting outdoor dining area Exchange Street Bistro has created!? Next visit I sit outdoors and try one of those famous Tommy Doucette Cosmos! “Barfriender” to all, Tommy D! An insightful commentary expressed by Tom Trahant via Facebook: “My mother and grandmother worked at Converse Rubber on Pearl Street for more than 25 years. Gone now with so many other manufacturers; Cuticura, Lewis Candy, Vogue Doll, Domino and Revere Sugar, National Radio in Melrose, GE and Lidia Pinkham in Lynn and so, so many others. Lives were built and families and communities sustained for generations with this manufacturing base. Now all gone to offshore cheap labor. Sad and dangerous moves by the money controllers. Times that will never come again.” Rest in peace, Mary Ferro, 104. Breaking Jim McBride news: Malden boy Jim McBride makes good! Jim works for The Boston Globe as the Pats’ beat reporter. Jim has deep roots in Malden. Jim is a proud Golden Tornado. Jim broke the blockbuster news on Tuesday, August 31 that the Patriot’s had released Cam Newton. True story. Congratulations, Jim! Have you had breakfast at Cornucopia in Malden Square lately?! Best in the city! More bacon than I need in a lifetime! Neal’s special spices turning his home fries into a delight to the palate! The wheat bread toast must have been baked that morning! Forgetaboutit! Get in there soon! Support small businesses in Malden and an owner who gives a darn about Malden. Young Neal Sullivan walks the walk! True story! August 2021 City of Malden Employee of the Month goes to one of the hardest working men in showbiz, straight out of Charlestown, the man we call “Officer Tom,” Tom Lynch of the Parking Department. Through rain, sleet, snow, tropical temperatures or in the still of the night, Tom makes his rounds like the true professional that he is – always with a smile, always with a kind word, always with the best interest of Maldonians in his heart and soul. Bless you, Tom. This one’s for you, dude. Gary Cherone, former Van Halen lead singer and founding member of the hard rock band Extreme, recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Gary was born in 1961 and currently calls Peabody home, but his Malden street cred is deep-rooted and rock solid. Gary turned 60 years of age on July 26 and still has the same handsome, boyish face he had when his signature song, “More Than Words,” barnstormed around the world on its way to top spot on the U.S Billboard charts back in 1991. HUGE YARD SALE Plenty to Choose From! 111 Holyoke Street Malden, MA Sunday, September 19, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The kid from Amerige Park has come a long way in his short life. From dreams of rock stardom as a teenager in his bedroom on Highland Avenue to traveling around the world as an actual rock star, Gary’s success story is a real-life Malden success story. We all hope you had a great day, Gary, and many more, my friend. Congratulations again to Witche-Valence Exilhomme on being named head coach of the Malden High School Golden Tornado football squad. Witche will do a fine job is the prevailing opinion from those who know Malden High football – a uniter who will instill confidence in his young “Johnny Footballers” with hard work and dedication to the game and to Malden High School – all seeking a common goal through teamwork (ain’t that a novel idea?). His hire is another milestone in Malden’s long history. The late Dave Haskell uncovered a fascinating part of Malden’s African American history a couple years back; Matthew Washington Bullock coached the Malden High football team in 1905 and 1906. Bullock was a black man born to parents who were once enslaved. Jim Crow was the unofficial law of the land; violence against people of color was commonplace (especially in the South); and African Americans were subjected to unimaginable cruelties in their everyday lives. But (more than) 100 years ago, we had leaders amongst us with vision and compassion to do the right thing. Malden: strong past, proud future. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – Craig Spadafora; husband, father and loving grandson on his grandmother Alice’s birthday: “When I think of my grandmother reaching her 95th birthday I feel eternally grateful for the simple priority she gave to us as children; being grounded in love of family and friends. Instilled in us at a very early age. She embodies what it means to advance in years gracefully. She remains bright, inquisitive, concerned about others and open to friendship. She is for us, the rock, for which we lean so heavily on through the good and bad in life. For this, we love you beyond words. Many more years of sunshine and happiness Nana.” Annemarie Torcivia Joins Trinity R.E. In Malden I am ecstatic to announce that I now have joined the office of TRINITY REAL ESTATE in Malden located at 339 Pleasant Street. The name may have changed but the level of my many years of experience, the knowledge of the current real estate market and my professionalism continues on. As your REALTOR, I will continue to provide a commitment of loyalty, trust, responsibility and exceptional service! At this time, I would like to extend an invite to our grand opening on Saturday, September 25th at 339 Pleasant Street, Malden from 12:00-2:00. There will be refreshments for all and a special free raffle I am offering for a $100.00 gift card as a token of my appreciation. Hope to see you then! Annemarie Torcivia, REALTOR CBR, PSA, SRES, SFR, CPRES, ACP MA Lic #61836 Trinity Real Estate 339 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 781-983-5266
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