Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 William Reedy receives Community All-Star Award Mystic Valley Elder Services honors 11 residents making a difference M ystic Valley Elder Services was proud to announce that William J. Reedy, Jr. received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose eff orts impact the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. Mystic Valley Elder Services named 11 people as All-Stars, one for each of the communities the organization serves. Reedy received the award for Revere. “Our community has been integral to the growth of our agency over the past 50 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! years. It seemed fitting to celebrate our milestone by honoring people who enrich the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities,” said Mystic Valley Elder Services CEO Lisa Gurgone. William Reedy is a beloved community pillar whose life reflects decades of selfless service to the City of Revere. A National Guard veteran and retired Amtrak Station Master, he is a tireless advocate for veterans through the Revere Veterans Affairs Offi ce and the American Legion. He also supports older adults by serving at the Rossetti?Cowan Senior Center, where he manages bocce leagues and serves on the board. Reedy, who is approaching his 90th birthday, is also dedicated to preserving local history — working with the Revere Historical Society and Rumney Marsh Burial Ground. Mystic Valley presented www.810bargrille.com the awards on June 4, 2026, at its Legacy50 Summit, an event that served as a fundraiser and a celebration of the agency’s 50th anniversary. The other recipients are Rosemary Ardagna (Medford), Susan Becker (Melrose), Anthony Carbone (Everett), Gene Ferullo (Stoneham), Mary Ellen Keough (Winthrop), Janis Mamayek (Wakefi eld), Julio Salado (Malden), Roberta Sanchez (North Reading), William Reedy (pictured on the left) received Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Community All-Star Award. At right is award presenter Mystic Valley Elder Services Finance Director Sean Hubacz. (Courtesy photo) Joanne Wooldridge (Reading) and Giovanny Zuniga (Chelsea). The public was invited to nominate Community AllStars, with the goal of spotlighting individuals whose outstanding contributions help build age-friendly and disability-positive communities. Members of Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Development Committee had the diffi cult task of selecting the 11 winners. Visit www.mves.org/ community-all-star-awards for more info about Reedy and the other award winners. Established in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services provides a wide range of resources and care for older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. For more information, please call 781-324-7705 or visit www.mves.org.
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