Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 City Hosts Memorial Sign Dedication in Honor of World War II Hero S/Sgt. Angelo Tirro By Tara Vocino A memorial sign dedication for Staff Sgt. Angelo Tirro, a World War II veteran, was held at the corner of Lowell and Revere Streets on Saturday morning. His brother, PFC George, served in World War II, and George’s brother-in-law, Staff Sgt. John Corrado, also served in World War II; they have signs beside his. Tirro’s daughter, Donna Farrell, said Tirro was a devout member of St. Anthony’s Parish. He met his wife along Revere Beach. Shown from left to right: Back row: Revere School Committee member candidate Ralph DeCicco, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Ward 6 City Councillor Richard Serino, Veterans Service Offi ce Director/Councillor-At-Large Marc Silvestri, granddaughter Allison Wayne, great-grandson Evan Wayne, 1, daughter Donna Farrell, grandson Paul Farrell, Jr. (CDR. USN Ret.), son-in-law Paul Farrell (CDR. USN Ret.), State Representative Jeff rey Turco, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Jessica Giannino, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member/Revere School Committee member candidate Anthony Caggiano and Ward 2 City Councillor Joanne McKenna; front row: great-grandsons William Farrell, 8, and Lucas Wayne, 4, and great-granddaughter Lillian Farrell, 4 State Representative Jessica Giannino said that it’s a tribute to three special gentlemen. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. thanked Silvestri and Tirro for their service. Veterans Service Offi ce Director/Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri will serve the veterans of the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea in a few short weeks. He said the Tirro family has years of service combined.
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