Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 Beachmont’s favorite son, remembered for his infectious smile at Community Garden Dedication By Tara Vocino amily and friends gathered at the fi fth anniversary memorial which mirrored Corey Abram’s life during a garden F dedication on Saturday on Broadsound Avenue in Beachmont. Abrams, 43, who was a landscaper and gardener, tragically passed away on May 31, 2020. The Corey Abrams Community Garden was dedicated to the late ward one city councillor during a solemn ceremony attended by family, friends who recalled Corey’s love of his family and city. Shown from left to right, are: Mayor Patrick Keefe, family friend Peter Martino, Councillor-At-Large Anthony Zambuto, Kerri Abrams and Paul Buonfi glio. The garden stood in memory of Corey Abrams. Daughter Madyson Abrams said more than half of adults’ struggle with mental health. Paul Buonfi glio said he can see Corey in his family members. Shown from left to right are: niece Paige Rampelberg, sister Kerri Abrams and family friend Meg Rubino. Daughter Kailynn Abrams blew bubbles in her father’s honor. She said the city made a living symbol of everything her father stood for. Daughter Brianne Abrams offered a mindful moment in her father’s memory. Mayor Patrick Keefe said Abrams hid his frustrations behind a great smile, adding no one could ever get mad at him. Shown from left to right, are: family friend Aiden Parillo, son Logan Abrams and family friend Mason Moll on Saturday along Broadsound Avenue. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Mayor Patrick Keefe, niece Paige Rampelberg, nephew Owen Rampelberg, daughter Madyson Abrams, daughter Brianne Abrams, with grandchildren Honus Harris and Cora Alford. Back row, shown from left to right, are: son-in-law Patrick Harris, sonin-law Brendon Alford, holding granddaughter Ryli Alford, son Aiden Parillo, wife Kristin Abrams, daughter Kailynn Abrams, son Logan Abrams, mother Kim Abrams, father Hal Abrams and family friend, Christopher Caraco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Cora Alford, 3, is shown playing Connect 4; one of many games to enjoy at the community garden. Disc Jockey Stevie Ray spun Abram’s favorite songs.
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