Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Frank Says Hi Fundraiser – Nov. 30 at Irish American Club By Peter Levine A ttention Maldonians! It is that time of the year again! It doesn’t get much more Malden than the “Frank Says Hi” Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser and that ain’t no fake news! In memory of one Malden’s very best, Frankie DeCandia from Thacher Street in Ward 2’s Edgeworth. As we know, Malden is never short on compassion. We always turn out for a good cause! Frankie DeCandia, one of Malden’s fi nest young men, left us in 2008 but his memory is alive and well with the family members and friends (of which there are many) who have vowed to keep his name in our collective 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 consciousness. “Frank Says Hi” is such a wonderful event: keeping the memory of this courageous young man alive all the while helping a deserving young person as they pursue their dreams through higher education. Frankie DeCandia was a oneof-a-kind son, brother, cousin and friend who always had a big smile and an even bigger hug ready for everyone he knew and loved. He lived his life to the fullest, even when he was diagnosed in 2006 with a form of leukemia called CML. Although Frankie fought valiantly, he passed away from complications in April 2008 at the age of 23. Just before he passed, Frankie asked his best friend, Jason Rossi, to tell everyone he said “Hi.” When Jason asked Frankie whom he wanted to say Hi to, Frankie said simply, “Everyone!” “Frank Says Hi” is a nonprofi t organization founded in 2009 to honor and remember Frank “Frankie” DeCandia. Each year the “Frank Says Hi” committee holds a fundraiser to remember Frankie and raise money for yearly scholarships. Since 2009, over $75,000 has been awarded to deserving high school seniors. Frankie’s roots run Malden deep. His parents, Frank and Marcie DeCandia, are 1974 Malden High grads. Frankie’s sister Stephanie is a teacher at the Beebe School in Malden, and Uncle Dana and Auntie Marie Brown are well-known around town. This year the annual “Frank Says Hi” fundraiser will be “Breakfast with Santa”! The event will take place on Saturday, November 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Irish American Club in Malden. Henry’s Catering will be providing one of their delicious breakfasts. There will be pictures with Santa, arts and crafts for children, tons of raffl e prizes, and more! Tickets are available at the door – $25 for adults and $10 for kids with kids under three free. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • So, former Cemetery Super. Jimmy Cahill was back in Malden bestowing his blessings on all his old compadres. Stinger was kick• Rank strangers before the advent of social media and this wonderful thing of ours, Facebook. Let’s hear from my new“Frankie” ing back at the Italian American Citizens Club over a couple of adult beverages with the likes of Brian Hatch, Derek O’Brien, Eddie Casaletto, Dave Angelo and Leo. Jimmy never fails to bring a smile to our faces (and on occasion, like last week, bestow oneof-a-kind gifts – thank you again, Sir). Even better we only see him on rare occasions these days. I kid, of course. Riotous laughter broke out when this banter between Malden’s Public Works Commission Chairman Diego “Dickie” Barricelli (he of the best words and outsized personality) and Stinger Cahill (he of generous nature and bad case of “Irish Alzheimer’s”) occurred: Jimmy: “On a good day it takes me a little over an hour to get home to Maine.” Diego: “Bafangool!! It takes me that amount of time to get home to Glenn Street with all this (expletive deleted) construction in Malden these days!” Fuhgeddaboudit! est FB friend, Arthur Fullman: “Great writing, Peter. I grew up in Judson Square and then the West End. Worked for a time at Judson Square Pharmacy. Had high school friends from all over the city. Many great memories of school and life in Malden. Practiced law in Malden for 40 years, then 10 more in Lynnfi eld. Interesting to watch the city in transition. Often used Malden as an example in the course I taught for 15 years at Suff olk University Law School on Municipal Law and Public Policy. Thanks for the memories. MHS Class of 1960.” • Coach (Witche) Exilhomme’s Golden Tornadoes dropped a heartbreaker against Lynn Classical a couple of weeks back, 3028, but the play of his little brother Kevin softened the blow for a short period of time. Kevin is a senior and had the best game of his Tornado career, with 7 catches for 144 yards, including 2 touchdowns – of 43 and 73 yards – and a conversion catch thrown in to boot. Way to go, Kevin! • I have not forgotten the Jayden McGuffie interview I promised. We’re working on it as we read together. • Separated at birth: recent retiree from the Malden Public 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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