Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 25, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Say Hello to Stella Ruth Larson By Peter Levine “M alden Musings” breaking news, this just in... Welcome to the world... On October 6, weighing in at 6 lbs. 10 oz., sweet Baby Stella Ruth Larson arrived. Congratulations to Gregory and Katie Larson on their beautiful bouncing bundle of baby joy! Greg’s late dad, Eddie, would be extremely proud of his precious granddaughter, and I am positive would shower her with Grampy love. As you could tell by the picture, Uncle Kevin is overjoyed. Word has it that a baseball glove is en route for Baby Stella, and honorary Edgeworth status has already been bestowed upon her! Way Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Cedar impression half rounds to go, Greg and Katie!! It is said in “Malden Musings”... • If you weren’t already aware – this is old news to most of the North Shore, just sayin’ – Jerry Mathers of “Leave it to Beaver” fame made a special guest appearance at Phil & Cory’s Sportsworld on Route 1. Just as a reminder, at his shop on Route 1, Phil has the very best celebrity personal appearances in the Greater Boston area. That ain’t fake news! The eclectic group of celebrities and athletes he has hired over the years to sign/ meet & greet the public is simply amazing. Also, I have it from a very reliable source that Phil has helped many a former celeb who was down on his luck. Great guy, that Phil Castinetti! So, long lines waited outside to greet their childhood idol and, according to that very same reliable source, absolutely nobody left that afternoon disappointed. Sal Giarratani in the Revere Advocate gave a fi rsthand account of his once-in-a-lifetime meetup with the Beav. Great reading. • Closer to home, Harry Meho’s little brother Johnny was on-site for the bucket list event. “Meats” is besties with Phil and never misses an opportunity to support the 1974 Revere High School graduate. Phil is a local treasure on the North Shore – with his place Sportsworld the last of a dying breed. Again, I digress. Take it away, Johnny: “[T]he afternoon was an overwhelming success. Jerry and his lovely wife Teresa were greeted by cheers from the crowd that had gathered before the 1 o’clock start time. The Beav smiled, signed and had a few words with everyone who came through the door, well past the 3 o’clock end time. Phil said it was one of his best autograph signings to date. I understand Phil and the Mathers enjoyed dinner in the North End later that night followed by taking in a little Feast action where Jerry was quite a hit talking with anyone who recognized and approached him. For those who missed him this time, Jerry assured Phil next year same time Greg and Kevin Larson with baby Stella he would love to come back to the Boston area. Keep an eye on the Sportsworld website for autograph signings in the future.” • Mark Gianatassio was also in the house: “Up at Sportsworld with the Beaver, Jerry Mathers. The store was packed this past Sunday to see him. What a great humble Hollywood icon he is! We took him and his wife to the North End for dinner and to the Saint Anthony’s Feast where he got to meet and greet a lot of people! He is planning to come back to Sportsworld again next year. Great to see you Beav!” • I mentioned Malden Strongman competitor and gentle giant Dan Ford in a column a year or two back. Dan graduated Malden High School in 1992 and is as nice a kid as MHS has ever produced (with a father like George, how could he not be?!). Dan was a football star at MHS but was an even better wrestler. He won the 1992 state heavyweight wrestling championship and went on to fi nish second in the New England’s. After high school Malden’s “Gentle Giant” was a threeyear starter at Murray State, fi nishing up his football career playing semipro for the “Townies of Charlestown.” He turned professional “strongman” in 2002 after placing second in a national qualifying competition the year before. He once confessed that the most daunting event in strongman comp, for him, was the “Farmer’s Walk.” This consisted of racing a 240-foot slalom MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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