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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Francis J. Pazyra, Jr. O f Revere. Died on Sunday, April 14th at Salem Hospital, following a long illness from lung cancer, he was 73 years old. Francis was born in Revere on September 20th, 1950, to his late parents Francis J. Pazyra, Sr. & Maria G. (Russo) Pazyra. He was raised & educated in Revere. He was an alumnus of Revere High School Class of 1969. Following his graduation, Francis enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era. He rose to the rank of corporal and was proudly & honorably discharged. Following his military service, Francis began a long career driving tractor trailers cross country for JDS Trucking & Refrigeration. His career driving spanned over 40 years on the road. In his free time, he could be found repairing things in and around the house. Whether it was painting or carpentry, he would take care of the task himself. He also loved working in the garden, growing vegetables & fl owers, he truly had a “green thumb.” His true passion was cooking, and he was great at it! He would cook many legendary meals for the Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Offi ce as well as for many of his good friends at the Joseph Mottolo Post #4524, in Revere. He would very often be tuned into the Food Network Channel watching cooking shows and most especially his favorite, Guy Fieri. He was also a late member of the Beachmont VFW Post #6712 and the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen E. E. (Mansfi eld) Pazyra of 22 years. The loving father of Maria F. Murphy & her husband P.J. of Revere and Francis J. Pazyra, III & his companion Rhiannon Alter of Revere. The cherished brother of Mary Ann Stasio & her husband Dennis W. of Danville, NH, the late Stephen Pazyra & his surviving wife Danette Pazyra of Revere, Barbara Labbe of Revere, Rosemarie Thornton & her husband Gordon of North Reading and the late John Carusone of Revere. He was the best friend & surrogate brother of Robert “Bobby” DeAmelio of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by his canine companion “Annie” and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, April 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne with military honors on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation in Francis’s name to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Joseph DeFalco Jr. O f Revere. A lo ving and loyal man with an unwavering spirit, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 1, 1939, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Joseph was a pillar of strength and support for his family and community. His life was a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and an unyielding love for his family and work. As a dedicated contractor in the fi eld of paint and carpentry, he applied the same attention to detail and care in his work as he did in every aspect of his life. Joseph was a man of many hats — an accomplished contractor, a proud veteran of the United States Army, and a committed member of the Kiwanis club and chamber of commerce. His commitment to service extended beyond his professional life, deeply ingrained in his personal life as well. As a father, he showered his children and grandchilRevereTV Spotlight V ictoria Fabbo has dedicated time in the RevereTV kitchen studio over the past few weeks. Tune in to the fi rst of three new episodes of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” as she demonstrates the art of decorating a delectable dessert, sholezard, or saff ron rice pudding. This recipe is in recognition and celebration of Nowruz, the Iranian or Persian New Year! In every episode, Victoria brings health-conscious recipes that are season specifi c and easy to make on your own. All episodes of “Fabulous Foods” play on the Community Channel, where you can follow along in your own kitchen — or watch at your own pace on RevereTV’s YouTube page. The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School has coordinated with RevereTV to make a cooking show for one of their shop programs at the school. Under the guidance of Culinary Arts Department Head Elizabeth Beals-Henderson, students from Northeast Metro Tech prepared a delicious meal in the RevereTV kitchen studio. Watch and join Yanisa Mieses, Natalie Velasco Henriquez, Alexandra Mencia Moradel and Andreas Jaramillo Giron as they lead you through making Creamy Chicken Pesto Orzo. This short episode shows the recipe put together in less than 10 minutes. Simply follow along to make the recipe yourself while watching the show on the Community Channel or YouTube. The students will be back at RevereTV soon! The Revere Chamber of Commerce recorded a new episode focusing on local businesses and the future vision for the Broadway corridor of the city. The guest at the desk for this episode is John Festa from the City’s Department of Economic Development, and the show is hosted by Erica Porzio from the Chamber. Watch this new episode on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. The Revere High School Drama Club presented their spring play, “Once on this Island.” RevereTV was able to catch the Friday evening performance and recorded it in full for public viewing. The play is currently scheduled almost daily on the Community Channel over the next month, and it is posted to YouTube to watch at your convenience. Congratulations to all the performers and the tech crew in the Drama Club for a fantastic and successful show! RTV GOV is scheduled with the newest meeting rotation. Tune in to watch the latest from the Zoning Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, Planning Board, Commission on Disabilities and License Commission. The Broadway Master Plan Public Meeting from last Monday is also scheduled to RTV GOV. Mayor Patrick Keefe’s State of the City Address from last Wednesday evening aired live on RevereTV and is currently scheduled on the channel. If you missed it or cannot catch any of these replays on TV, you can watch them all on YouTube. dren with unwavering love and support, leaving an enduring legacy of love and strength. He is survived by his adored children, Robin DeFalco of CA, Sharon Varney of Plymouth, Marc DeFalco and his wife Maurene of Barnstable, Monica DeFalco and her husband Aaron of Lunenburg, and his loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Joseph lived his life to the fullest, showing us all what it means to truly live. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, his warm heart, and the love he had for his family. He was a beacon of light in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Joseph DeFalco Sr. and Rose (Magoti) DeFalco, his late son Anthony DeFalco, and his brother, the late John DeFalco. Visitation was +on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere. This will be followed by a Prayer Service at 11:30 am in the funeral home. We encourage you to share your memories, stories, and photos of Joseph on the memorial page, helping us all to remember the joy and love he brought into our lives. For guest book please visit www.buonfi glio.com 1. The world’s largest baked bean factory is in what country: Australia, England or USA? 2. In April of what year did the 1913 “Keeping Up with the Joneses” comic strip end: 1914, 1922 or 1938? 3. On April 19, 1960, baseball players’ uniforms first had what change? 4. What country is offi cially part of Europe but technically in two continents? 5. April 20 is Record Store Day; what was the first regular playback speed: 33, 45 or 78? 6. What organization has recognized the fastest marathon runner dressed as a monarch and fastest halfmarathon runner dressed as a clown? 7. On April 21, 1789, who was sworn in as the fi rst Vice President? 8. In April 1912, Enrico Caruso sang “The Lost Chord” at a Metropolitan Opera House benefit concert for what group? 9. What baseball player who broke Babe Ruth’s MLB record for career home runs started his pro career with Answers the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League? 10. On April 22, 1970, the fi rst Earth Day was celebrated in what country? 11. What fruit can be improved by “noble rot”? 12. What animal has the largest eyes: giant squid, ostrich or whale? 13. On April 23, 2009, what second-largest province passed an “Apology Act” that mandates that an apology is not necessarily an admission of guilt? 14. How are Bull Moose, Free Soil and Know Nothing similar? 15. In 1934, President Woodrow Wilson was pictured on what bill: $50, $1,000 or $100,000? 16. April 24 is Denim Day; in 1979 who released the song “Forever in Blue Jeans”? 17. What country has won the most World Cups? 18. What is a pretrial legal agreement resolving a dispute called? 19. What is wattle and daub? 20. On April 25, 1901, New York became the fi rst state to require license plates, mandating that they have what letters (no numbers)? 1. England (the Heinz factory in Wigan, Lancashire) 2. 1938 3. Their surnames added to their uniform backs (the Chicago White Sox) 4. Iceland (in Europe and North America due to being on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and being split into two tectonic plates) 5. 78 6. Guinness World Records 7. John Adams 8. The families of Titanic victims 9. Henry “Hank” Aaron 10. USA 11. Wine grapes 12. Giant squid 13. Ontario 14. They are names of past U.S. political parties. 15. $100,000 (a bill made for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks) 16. Neil Diamond 17. Brazil 18. Settlement 19. A primitive building method using sticks and a fi ller like clay or mud 20. Owner’s initials

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