THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Charles Eddie McGriff the Funeral Home at 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the fall. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Charles’ name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. John “Jack” James Fitzpatrick O f Revere. Passed away on July 6, 2023 at the age of 73. Born in Atlanta, GA on December 10, 1949 to his late father Ernest E. McGriff and his late mother Rudene Gazaway (Sims). Lovingly raised by his parents and late stepfather D.W. Gazaway. Beloved husband of Marie (Consolo) McGriff . Devoted father of Angela McGriff of Revere and Amanda Kelly and her husband Scott of VA. Adored son-in-law to Angela and the late Joseph Consolo of Everett. Dear brother of Tony LaRocca and his wife Donna of VA, Jeff rey McGriff and his wife Deborah of FL. Caring brother-in-law to Bruno Consolo and his wife Nancy of Everett, Francesca Consolo of Everett, Joseph Consolo and his wife Donna of Lowell, and Anthony Consolo and his wife Jane of FL. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00 PM followed by a Prayer Service in GRANT | FROM Page 11 ers. Our goal for RCS is to continue to grow and expand the program by collaborating with higher learning, training programs and workforce development programs to provide more opportunities for adult residents of Revere,” says RCS Manager Fatou Drammeh. This grant will enable RCS to collaborate with the Revere Office of Elder Affairs/RossettiCowan Senior Center and expand programming by supporting seniors to develop communication skills and use information to enrich their quality of life. This will include basic English classes to 16 immigrant seniors and computer classes to 36 seniors to encourage digital inclusion and access to devices and the internet. The grant also includes implementing the Foundation Trust Nutrition Initiative – providing coff ee and healthy snacks to over 250 adult learners – as well He is also survived by his nieces and nephews and many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Fitzpatrick, and his mother, Anne Fitzpatrick. A memorial service will be held in honor of Jack’s life at a later date. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jack’s memory to St. Jude by visiting stjude.org. Arrangements under the direction of the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons ~ Bruno Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Harold Bird, Jr. Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors Who Don’t Cook Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, There are actually a wide variO f Revere. Formerly of Everett, passed away on July 8, 2023 at the age of 69. Jack was a very personable guy who worked for many years as a customer service supervisor at Delta Airlines, where he enjoyed the interactions with customers and co-workers. He worked for Delta from 1978-2008. His great passion in life was music. He loved karaoke and he was an expert on all popular music from the 60’s and 70’s. Jack was especially proud of a book that he wrote and had published on the Phil Spector sound. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jack is survived by his daughter, Jillian Fitzpatrick, brother, Paul Fitzpatrick and his wife Mary Jo, his sister, Joanne Regan and her husband Thomas. as a pilot job-training program to create career pathways that will meet the needs of RCS students. “Our seniors are the cherished holders of our diverse heritage,” explains Foundation Trust Dr. Executive Director Joseph Spinazzola. “Without their toils and sacrifi ces, none of us would be here. And the adult immigrants of Revere are and have always been the hard-working cornerstones of our collective future. It is once again our honor to partner with RCS to enhance and enrich the resources off ered to these valuable members of our community.” About Revere Community School: Established in 2013, RCS is a city-funded program under the Talent and Culture department and hosted by the Revere Public Schools. RCS unites lifelong learners with community and partner resources to empower its adult learners and encourage workforce development, health and wellness, community awareness and civic parety healthy meal delivery options that can help non-cooking seniors who live at home. Here are several top options to check into. Community-Based Programs A good place to start, is to fi nd out if there’s a senior home delivery meal program in your dad’s area. Meals on Wheels is the largest program that most people are familiar with, but many communities off er senior meal delivery programs sponsored by other organizations that go by diff erent names. To find services available in O f Revere. Passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 73. Born to the late Linda (McCartney) and Jack H. Bird, Sr. Jack leaves behind his devoted wife, Carol J. (Nelson) Bird and his son, Jack Salvian of California. A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. For guestbook, please visit www.buonfi glio.com ticipation. Their mission is to ensure quality, robust communitybased learning opportunities for residents of Revere, where they can improve their English language skills, attend college preparedness classes and gain employment and citizenship preparation. This year RCS celebrated 10 years of successful community education. During this time, they have served over 8,000 learners who have attended over 500 classes/courses. To learn more about RCS, please visit https://sites.google. com/rpsk12.org/revere-community-school/programs and https://www.revere.org/departments and connect with RCS on Facebook and Twitter (@RevereCommSch) or email RCS at RCSRevere@gmail.com. The Foundation Trust is a privately operated foundation committed to uplifting vulnerable individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.FoundationTrust.org. your dad’s area, visit MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org, which off ers a comprehensive directory on their website, or call the area aging agency near your dad. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get the local number. Most home delivered meal programs across the U.S. deliver hot meals daily or several times a week, usually around the lunch hour, to seniors over age 60 who have problems preparing meals for themselves, as well as those with disabilities. Weekend meals, usually frozen, may also be available, along with special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, kosher, etc.). Most of these programs typically charge a small fee (usually between $2 and $9 per meal) or request a donation, while some may be free to low-income seniors who qualify for Medicaid. There are also some Medicare Advantage plans that cover limited meal service benefi ts. Meal Delivery Service Companies Another great option for your dad is to order him some premade meals online from a meal delivery service company. These companies provide a wide variety of tasty meal choices and will usually post the nutrition information for their meals right on their website. Most companies will also cater to a host of dietary and medical needs, such as low-sodium and low-carb meals, diabetic meals, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. Plus, the ordering process is very easy. Depending on the company you choose, the food arrives either fresh or frozen and most deliver all across the U.S. Prices generally start at around $8 to $13 per meal, plus shipping, however many companies provide discounts or free shipping when you order meals in bulk. And most companies work with Medicaid and some Medicare Advantage plans to help reduce costs. Some of the best meal delivery companies for older adults, as rated by Verywell Health for 2023 include: • Best Variety: Magic Kitchen (magickitchen.com) • Best Value: Mom’s Meals (momsmeals.com) • Best for Nutrition Consultation: BistroMD (bistromd.com) • Best Plant-Based Meals: Mosaic (mosaicfoods.com) • Best Gluten-Free: ModifyHealth (modifyhealth.com) • Best Chef-Prepared: CookUnity (cookunity.com) • Best for Customization: Snap Kitchen (snapkitchen.com) For more information on this list and their testing methodology, visit VerywellHealth.com and search “Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors.” Grocery Stores and Restaurants Depending on where your dad lives, he may also be able to get home delivered meals from local grocery stores or restaurants. Some grocery stores off er a selection of pre-cooked meals and foods, including roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh soups and salads. Contact the grocery stores in your dad’s area to inquire about this option. Or check with some of his favorite restaurants to see if they off er home delivery, or he could use a restaurant delivery service like UberEats.com, DoorDash.com or GrubHub.com. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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