Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, February 1, 2019 GOOD LUCK, CHARLIE: On Monday, City Councillors congratulated Ward 6 Councillor Charlie Patch on his retirement. Front row: Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Ward 3 Councillor/Council President Arthur Guinasso, Retiring Ward 6 Councillor Charles Patch, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, Councillor-at-Large Daniel Rizzo. Back row: Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, Ward 4 Councillor/Council Vice President Patrick Keefe, and City Clerk Ashley Melnik. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) PATCH | from page 1 Upon hearing the news, City Council President Arthur Guinasso became emotional. “I had tears coming down my face,” Guinasso said Tuesday. “I was truly brokenhearted. I loved Charlie as a great friend and a nice person.” Guinasso said he spoke for the entire City Council when he said Patch will be missed. ily the best,” Keefe said. Prior to becoming a counCouncil Vice President Patrick Keefe said Tuesday that Patch’s departure will leave a void in the City Council, adding that Patch was a terrific asset and representative of Ward 6. “Charlie’s dedication to his country and his city over most of his life is something to admire, and I wish him and his famcillor, Patch served as a private first class, working on electronics on jet planes, from 1969 to 1970 during the Vietnam War. He was a Revere Police Officer and Detective in the Domestic Violence Unit. Guinasso said he tried to change Patch’s mind when they went out to dinner on Monday night, but he didn’t budge. “It was a heavy decision for him,” Guinasso said. “He won by a large majority – he was a popular man.” Patch said he is most proud of helping to get Market Basket off the ground approximately six years ago, approving a concession stand at St. Mary’s Field and answering his constituents’ telephone calls. “I feel that the city has moved forward since I’ve been on the council,” Patch said. “But today, there’s too much negative stuff out there. I’m not going to endorse anyone.” Patch has been married to his wife, Laurie, for 45 years and they have three sons: Billy, 44; Chuckie, 42; and David, 40. They also have four grandchildren: Ava, 10; Abby, 4; Sadie, 6; and Danny, 9. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Council on Elder Affairs honored On Monday, City Councillors congratulated the incoming Council on Elder Affairs members. Seated, front row: Vincent Cammarata, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, Senior Center Director Stephen Fielding. Second row: Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino, Councillor-at-Large Daniel Rizzo, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, Council on Elder Affairs Member Roseann Coluntino, Council on Elder Affairs Member Agnes Ferrioli, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Council on Elder Affairs Member Marianne Fiore, Ward 4 Councillor/Council Vice President Patrick Keefe, Council on Elder Affairs Member Josephine Piccardi, Council on Elder Affairs Member Morris Morris, Council on Elder Affairs Member Ty Smith, Council on Elder Affairs President Nick Giacobbe, Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, Council on Elder Affairs Member Lorraine Repoli, Council on Elder Affairs Member Amodeo Iocco, Council on Elder Affairs Member Ann Eagan, Ward 3 Councillor/Council President Arthur Guinasso, Council on Elder Affairs member Pat Manzo, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. Not pictured: Council on Elder Affairs Members Irma Accettullo and Rose Mirasolo. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino)
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