Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 3, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Recreation Director Joe Levine’s Milestone Birthday By Peter Levine T his little article is landing well after big brother Joe blew out the candles on his (mumble, mumble) milestone birthday. Longtime readers already know how much I love and respect my brother Joe — but let me spell it out again. He’s worn just about every hat in my life: role model, mentor, protector, coach and influencer back when those words actually meant something. From my very first Saint Rock Festa in 1967, to disco nights at New York, New York on Route 1 in ’77, to our one-on-one, knockdown-drag-out hoop battles at Devir Park in ’87, all the way to him nagging me in the 2020’s to “get those steps in” — Joe has been there, step by step, year after year. And Joe? He’s never just been around — he’s been larger than life in SO many people’s lives. Leader of the pack. Sharpdressed man. Fierce athlete. Devoted dad. Party starter. Original gangster of Edgeworth/Devir & Amerige Park. Mentor to an entire generation of Malden kids who were lucky enough to cross his path. So, here’s to you, Joe Levine. I salute you. Malden salutes you. And the countless friends you’ve touched salute you, too. Happy Birthday, Chills — still cool after all these years. It is said in “Malden Musings”… • Good Lord Almighty! Happy 59 turns around the sun to the ageless wonder himself, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt! You look marvelous, said in my best Fernando Lamas/Billy Crystal voice! • Did anybody catch the MTV Video Music Awards tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne a couple weeks back? Nobody? Me neither but I did catch the highlights with breakout star Yungblud ripping it up like it ain’t nobodies bizness! An amazing electrifying rock and roll perforPictured from left to right: The unofficial Mayor of Edgeworth, Dom Fermano; Malden High School football Head Coach Witche Exilhomme and birthday boy Joe Levine. Mid-grade Regular 2.87 3.37 3.44 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com mance with none other than adopted Malden home-boy (from the band Extreme via Hudson, Mass.) Nuno Bettencourt showing the music world at large what we already knew: that he is the baddest guitar slinger in the 2025 rock world and a wicked good kid! Way to go, Nuno! • Speaking of Nuno... Mr. Bettencourt wrote the iconic Market Basket/Gerry Centrella Dentist hit “More Than Words” with his partner in crime Gary (Cherone) on the front stoop of Gary’s boyhood home on Highland Avenue; played many games of hoop at Little Pearl with the neighborhood hoods (he wasn’t bad either btw — tough to cover cuz he was so fast) and ate many hearty meals with us at Pearl Street Restaurant when it was located on the corner of Charles and Pearl (and back when Nuno was a carnivore — insert smiley face)! Nuno, your adopted home of Maldonia is very proud of you. All the best (always) in the future! • Sincerest condolences go out to Malden City Solicitor Alicia McNeil on the loss of her 101-year-old dad, Oscar Lee McNeil. “Our deceased are never gone to us, until we have forgotten them.” “Malden Musings” remembers Mr. McNeil. Our thoughts are with you and your family, Ali. • The September 9 City Council Meeting was interesting theater. Gleaned from that session: Joe Levine and Laura Perez do an excellent job at the Recreation Dept. The M.V.C.S. buys up propBe prepared before the next power outage. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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