An Van Vu O f Revere. Passed away peacefully at his oldest son’s home during the early morning of February 16, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer, at the age of 91. He was the loving husband to the late Hien Thi Tran with whom they raised seven children. Beloved father to Huong Minh Vu and her husband Hiep Vo of Peabody, Nam Vu and his wife Phan Nguyen of Revere, Oanh Vu of Revere, Kim Vu and her husband Dung Dang of Charlotte, NC, Thuy Vu and her husband Hung Pham of Peabody, Dung Vu and his wife Duyen Vo of Quincy, and Phung Vu and her husband Lung Nguyen of Houston, TX. Cherished grandfather to Mai Milan and her husband Matthew, Anh Mahoney Burroughs and her husband Frank, Duy Vo, Linh Newcomb and her husband James, Nhan Vu, Billy Dang, Kathy Dang, Theresa Pham and her fiancé Montreal, Kevin Pham, David Vu, Davion Vu, Drayden Vu, Nhi Nguyen and Tram Nguyen. Cherished great-grandfather of four VICTORY | FROM Page 3 But it’s not clear if people clearly understood what the planned program was and what it wasn’t. Fears about disruption in the neighborhood and safety of residents led to misunderstandings and misinformation about the project. It was not a shelter or a drug rehab facility. It was to be run as a nonprofi t program with Bay Cove Human Services of Boston providing services, such as counseling and job training. Participants could not have open criminal records or histories of violent crime. It was a restorative educational program meant to help homeless residents get back up on their feet. But Arcadia Street residents said the facility would change the character of their neighborhood, where they have invested in their homes and settled their families. They pleaded with the City Council to intervene but were told the council had no say because of the Dover Amendment, a state law which spared the developboys: Isaac, Ian, Isaiah and Jason. An is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and friends. An was born in Ha Nam, Vietnam, in 1932, one of fi ve children. At the age of 22, he and his wife moved to Saigon. He entered the Naval Academy in 1962 and moved on to become a Lieutenant Commander in the South Vietnamese Navy until 1975. An spent seven years away from his family after the fall of Saigon, with his children eventually being separated in Vietnam and the US. In 1992, he immigrated to the US with his wife and 4 of his 7 children. Ultimately, his lifelong devotion to reuniting his family was achieved in 2008. An loved spending time with his family and cherished the time he had with his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, caring for his late wife until her last days. Until his recent passing, he was a strong and motivational patriarch to a number of loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in faith, family and honor. An’s life is a testimony to these beliefs and continues on in his family and friends. A visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons ~ Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 25th at Saint Clement Church, 64 Warner St, Medford at 10:00 AM followed by cremation at Woodlawn Cemetery. er from the need to seek zoning or council approval. But the neighborhood kept voicing their opposition, and they ultimately swayed the developer. “We are moving ahead with what the neighborhood wants,” said D’Ambrosio. “We are working with private developers to fi nd another site; hopefully, in a part of the city with less push back.” A statement released by Mayor Brian Arrigo regarding the project: “I am disappointed that the proposed project on Arcadia Street, which would have provided much needed housing and support for dozens of Revere residents has been withdrawn. It’s especially disappointing given the vitriol and propaganda spread about the project. The stigma attached to those facing homelessness and substance use disorder is very real and has been on display for the last two weeks in our city. The City of Revere is committed to working with Bay Cove to fi nd the right location and we are dedicated to seeing it through.” THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 OBITUARIES Richard Lupo Page 19 loved being around friends and family and was always eager to help a loved one who needed help. He will truly be missed, so as Richard would say, “Seee Yaa”. Visiting hours were Thursday, February 23rd from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere, Funeral on Friday Feb 24th at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass in St Anthony’s Church at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Judith A. (D’Alessandro) Bonacci O f Revere. Passed away on February 21, 2023 at the age of 67. He was a lifelong resident of Revere. Born on March 24, 1955 to the late Salvatore and Carmela Lupo. Beloved father of Ricky Lupo and his wife Cathy of California, and Christopher Lupo of Maine. Dear Brother of Anthony Frizzi and his late wife Eileen, Loretta Perretti and her husband Dom, and Michael Lupo, all of Revere. Proud grandfather of Monty Lupo. Richard also leaves behind his former wife Lisa Lupo, along with nieces and nephews. Richard was a man of many trades, often working as an auto mechanic, or short order cook, but over the last few years he really enjoyed working at a halfway house in East Boston where he felt he could truly help people struggling with alcohol and drugs. Richard loved singing, making people laugh, taking trips to the casino, and cooking Italian dishes. Most of all he SPACE | FROM Page 2 Interested parties may review the Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program guidelines and begin their application here: ShirleyAve.com/ SharedSpaces “This tool is a great opportunity for the community and the entrepreneurs that Women Encouraging Empowerment works with and it is a good fit for the Shirley Ave neighborhood where WEE is located,” shared Women Encouraging Empowerment Executive Director Olga Tacure. “WEE is excited to serve as the fi scal agent and support the hand-on approach to small business assistance that it will off er. We are glad to work as part of the TDI Partnership to bring more opportunities and enhance collaboration among the business community." The Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program is being off ered as a complement to ongoing planning and analysis. Shirley Ave’s Shared Space Strategy will explore the neighborEarly on in her working career, Judy worked as a bookkeeper for Superior Off set Printing. Unfortunately, due to her declining health, she was forced to stop working and became permanently disabled. Judy had a huge heart and a love for kittens and puppies. Her love for animals and family pets was one of the many things her family and friends will remember about her. She as well as her siblings loved the beach, Judy continued that love later in life when she and Dickie would get together with friends to their annual gathering spot at Salisbury Beach. She is the beloved mother of O f Revere. Died on Monday, February 20th at Melrose Wakefi eld Hospital in Melrose, following a yearlong battle with metastatic cancer, she was 57 years old. Judy was born on June 6, 1965, in Revere to her late parents, Robert A. “Della” & Geraldine A. (Mugford) D’Alessandro. She was one of six children. She was raised and educated in Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School Class of 1983. hood-wide inventory of spaces, recommend complementary uses and identify regulatory and/or standard operating considerations that might allow for increased use of shared spaces as a tool to help prevent commercial displacement. The study is being prepared by Studio Luz Architects. Local and regional community members can participate in the development of Shirley Ave’s Shared Space Strategy by attending one of the following engagement events. Whether you are a business looking to share your space to reduce your overhead costs, an entrepreneur looking for your fi rst physical location, a community group looking for a spot to serve your mission, or a property owner looking to bring a creative use to your space, the project team wants to hear from you. Prospective Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program applicants and community members interested in weighing in on Shared Space Strategy may also reach out to Revere TDI Fellow Laura Christopher (lchristopher@massdeFrancesca L. Bonacci of Arlington & Donny James PetersonD’Alessandro of North Reading. She is the beloved sister of JoAnn M. Carr & husband Robert of No. Reading, Janet D’Alessandro of Everett, Julianne Dulong & husband Lawrence of Billerica, Christopher A. D’Alessandro of Boston, and the late Jane C. Inglese. The cherished companion of 16 years of Richard “Dickie” MacNeill of Saugus. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, February 28th from 11 am to 1 pm in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funeral, 262 Beach St. Revere. A funeral Service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. velopment.com) for more information or to set a time to speak about the opportunities. MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative, a program for Gateway Cities designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts, aims to engage community members in actionable planning, implement local economic development initiatives and spur further public and private investment. The Revere TDI Partnership’s work is focused in the Shirley Avenue neighborhood and is led by Women Encouraging Empowerment, MGH/Revere Cares, The Neighborhood Developers and the City of Revere. Funding for the pilot program is made available through a MassDevelopment TDI Local block grant, consultant support funded through the TDI Technical Assistance program and lease subsidy funding provided by the City of Revere. Women Encouraging Empowerment will serve as the fi scal agent awarding the Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program funds to grant recipients.
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