THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 19, 2025 Page 5 Former Malden resident celebrates 104 years! Special to The Advocate F ormer Malden resident Francis Riccardone recently celebrated 104 years young! Mayor Gary Christenson surprised him at a family gathering with a Citation from the City of Malden in recognition of his milestone birthday. Frank was born in Malden in 1921, graduated from Malden Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Together with his beloved wife Marguerite, they raised six children, and he is now a loving and devoted grandfather to his nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Frank’s secret to what has led to a such a long and happy and healthy life is “being a nice person.” App-Y Hour at the Malden Public Library L ooking to take advantage of everything your smartphone can do, but not sure where to start? A tech instructor from Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library to host “App-Y Hour” on Tuesday, September 23, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.! Learn about the best apps available on the App Store or Google Play for transportation, grocery delivery, fitness, health and wellness, virtual patient gateways, puzzles, brain games, social media, playing online with grandchildren, online shopping, e-reading, music, movies and television, caregiver support, hearing aids, visual aids and more. There will be two tablets available for showing examples, and attendees will get an App Guide packet to take home. Current MVES clients can arrange for transport to and from the library through MVES. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP Mayor Gary Christenson and Frank Ricciardone For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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