Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.659 Mid Unleaded $2.739 Super $2.839 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.399 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA M The community remembers: one year later Interfaith vigil remembers those lost to COVID-19 By Adam Swift ayor Brian Arrigo and city religious leaders honored the 159 people who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year at an interfaith vigil on the steps of City Hall Tuesday evening. “Much has been said, including by me, on the COVID-19 impact on our daily lives, on our economy and on our health,” said Arrigo. “What has too often gone unsaid is the cruelty with which we have had to confront the grief that has spread all around us this year. As people lost their loved ones, they were also unable to console them or their family members in their fi - nal moments.” The mayor said that every ~FLASHBACK~ 35th in a series of photos from life lost during the pandemic has sent out a ripple of sorrow through the community. “These are mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles, siblings and neighbors and community leaders,” said Arrigo. “Many held memories of times long past to the city reminding us of our roots. Others may not have shared much time in our community, but they, too, comprised an essential piece of our social fabric.” With the vigil, which was held on the anniversary of the fi rst Revere death during the pandemic, Arrigo said, the goal was to commemorate the lives of those who have died in the hope that keeping them in everyone’s memories will keep people grounded in what makes everyone neighbors. Arrigo also took time to remember all the school nurses, fi rst responders and community members who have collaborated to keep residents safe over the past year. “As we advance upon brighter days, we hold the memories of those lost to COVID-19 close to our hearts,” said Arrigo. Many of the religious leaders spoke of the hardship the community has faced over the past year and off ered prayers of remembrance and healing. “Many of us have been touched by this pandemic, whether it was by losing a loved one, like a family member or a friend, or whether it was by losing a job and falling on hard times,” said Tarek Abdullah, Imam at the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects. “All of our community [is] facing grief Rev. Xavier Arulraj of St. Anthony’s Parish called for spiritual healing during the city’s interfaith vigil last Tuesday night. (Photos Courtesy of RevereTV) and loss, and it is a time of diffi - culty and hardship which will be faced with patience and perseverance, God willing.” Rabbi Lior Nevo of the Jack Satter House noted that this is the second year in a row that Jews across the world will celebrate Passover during the pandemic. “But while last Passover we really felt the fear, isolation and uncertainty of bondage, I am hopeful that, thanks to the vaccine rollout, this Passover we can start our journey on the way MEMORIES | SEE Page 12 Pictured from left to right are, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Mayor Brian Arrigo, First Congregational Church Pastor Rev. Timothy Bogertman, and Turkish Cultural Center Boston Executive Director Ahmet Yalman refl ected on the anniversary on the fi rst COVID death in the city on Tuesday night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) That’s The Late Longtime Mayor and Councillor George Colella a great fan and booster of RHS sports. George is all smiles as he enjoys a Revere High girls softball game. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Mayor Brian Arrigo delivered remarks during last Tuesday’s interfaith vigil. Prices subject to change FLEET around
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