Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 OBITUARIES Giovanna “Jennie” (DeMarco) D’Amato dassari of Saugus, Joanne Baldassari of Malden, Denise Coe of N.H., and the late Ronald Baldassari, Steven Baldassari, and Joyce Iantosca. Dear sister of the late Angelo, Angie, and Mildred. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made in Jennie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452. O f Revere, formerly of East Boston and the North End, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 94 years of age. Beloved wife of Mario D’Amato for over 57 years. Devoted mother of John BalJames W. Martin A ge 88, of Saugus, died on January 18 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was the husband of Jean (Ciarletta) Martin and the late A. Marcia (Robertson) Martin. Born and raised in Revere, he was the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Ege) Martin. A U.S. Navy veteran, James “Big Jim” Martin owned and operated Martin’s Autobody in Lynn for many years. He enjoyed boating, working around his house, and spending time with his family. Besides his wife, he is survived by his fi ve children; Melinda Gagnon and her husband Richard of Maine, Cathy Ciociolo and her husband Robert of FL, James Martin Jr. and his wife Maureen of Saugus, Lori Gordon and her husband George of NH, Pattye Griffi n and her husband Thomas of Peabody, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Martin was predeceased by his siblings; Gertrude Sidebottom, Lorraine Palm, and Clara Schmidt. In lieu of fl owers, the family asks for donations to the charity of your choice. Mahoney named to Dean’s List at UW-Madison MADISON, Wis. – Erin Mahoney of Revere was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own grade point average requirements. Bensadok named to Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University HAMDEN, Conn. – Rania Bensadok of Revere was named to the Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University for the 2021 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50. VIRUS | FROM Page 5 FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured Cash Pay Guaranteed! "If it snows, you'll be working!" “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior and what I considered an unjust federal court order. In 1981 in Charlestown, I helped my neighbors in taking hold of the Winthrop Street fi rehouse where Engine 50 was stationed. We as a people together took the building and apparatus hostage for 30 days before Mayor Kevin White decided to keep both the fi rehouse and engine company. Had folks just given up in the fi ght, this fi rehouse would be luxury housing today. My claim to fame as a street activist was a few months after that firehouse was reopened when both East Boston activists joined by Charlestown folks blocked the Summer-Callahan tunnels at rush hour in hopes of saving another fi re apparatus in the East Boston community. I ended up becoming infamous as a member of the “Charlestown 7” who got arrested that evening along with East Boston protesters. As an amusing aside, exactly four years after getting arrested for my act of civil disobedience, I was appointed a police offi cer for the Massachusetts Mental Health Department, where I would serve for the next 28 years before retiring two weeks after the Boston Marathon Bombings. I still stay in the fi ght, but in more recent years I have used my writing as a form of protest when necessary. I still can march if needed or attend protest rallies like the one on January 23 at the Prado and then spread the word in my political commentaries like this one here. In closing I repeat what President Reagan so eloquently put forth, that we are always just one generation away from losing everything we have, which is why people should never be too afraid of standing up for our liberty guaranteed us by the Bill of Rights. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
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