Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 GALLERY | FROM PAGE 1 A Boston Bruins season ticket holder for 79 years, hockey was one of his truest passions.” According to John Verrengia, the Grand Knight #16550, St. Michael the Archangel and event co-organizer, thanks to the hard and dedicated work of City Council President Patrick Keefe Jr., the Knights of Columbus and state/local offi cials, this long-awaited and well-deserved honor in Naples’ memory took place. “Roger, who passed away at age 97 two years ago, was known for his dedication to the Revere youth for more than 60 years and was a Gallery God for Event Co-Organizer John Verrengia, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, City Council President/Event Co-Organizer Patrick Keefe Jr., Mayor Brian Arrigo, Boston Bruins’ legend Johnny “Chief” Bucyk and members of Roger Naples’ family with the plaque behind them. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Legislative Aide for Rep. Bob DeLeo Joan Moscillo, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, City Council President/Event CoOrganizer Patrick Keefe Jr., Event Co-Organizer John Verrengia, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, School Committee Member Frederick Sannella, School Committee Member Michael Ferrante, Police Chief James Guido, Boston Bruins’ legend Johnny “Chief” Bucyk and Roger Naples’ family. the Boston Bruins for 75 years,” Verrengia said. Verrengia called Naples a humble, warm human being who cared deeply about the city and helping people around him. “I am so honored to be part of the dedication to this great man and to be part of the Knights of Columbus organization that Roger cared so deeply about,” Verrengia said. According to Naples’ niece CarFixed Rate Mortgages NO POINTS 15 YEAR L 30 YEAR For more rates visit our website at EVERETTBANK . COM Great-niece Erin Stilwell, nieces Carol Ferrandi, Janis Wildman and Elaine Stilwell and nephew-in-law William Stilwell in front of the plaque dedicated to their (great) uncle Roger Naples. Member FDIC Member SIF ticket holder for 79 years, was a Knights of Columbus membership director and a Little League, high school football, and softball announcer for 40 years. Naples’ niece Elaine Stilwell said the dedication is well-deserved, and his nephew-inlaw William Stilwell said Naples would have been weepy at the acknowledgement in his memory, having a tear in his eye. City Council President/Event Co-Organizer Patrick Keefe Jr. called Naples a dedicated, lifeabout Naples. “He was down-toearth and knew a million people,” Higgins said. “He served retired NHL Hall of Famers Bruins’ legends Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk, who happened to be present at the event, meatballs and pasta in his home.” Higgins said Naples didn’t have an enemy and that he was one of the most compassionate people he knew. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. ol Ferrandi, he worked as a youth director for the Parks and Recreation Department for approximately 60 years, served as Gallery Gods president, was the longest living Boston Bruins season long Revere resident who was never shy in spreading his love for his country, city, faith and his passion for sports – both professional and youth. Henry Higgins, who took over the oldest hockey fan club around as president after Naples’ passing, knew Naples for 22 years. Standing inside the Revere rink was sentimental, as that was where he learned to skate. He shared some fond memories
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