Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Memorial pole dedicated to World War II Seaman and late Malden St. resident By Tara Vocino A memorial pole was dedicated to the late World War II United States Navy Seaman Joseph Molinaro in front of his Malden Street home on Saturday. Revere Veterans Service Officer Marc Silvestri said he puts on these veterans’ dedications for special families in the city. Dedication attendees, in front of the memorial pole, seated from left to right: wife Josephine Freni, daughter Jodi Freni, son-inlaw Victor Mancini and granddaughter Julia Freni (far right). Standing from left to right: Veterans Service Offi cer/Councillor-at-Large candidate Marc Silvestri, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, City Council President Anthony Zambuto, City Council Vice President Gerry Visconti, granddaughter Olivia Freni, Craig Rose, daughter Carol Ann Mancini, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, friend Ralph DiCicco (in back), son Richard Freni and Father John Sheridan. St. Mary of Assumption Parish Father John Sheridan prays. A memorial pole was dedicated to World War II United States Navy Seaman Joseph Molinaro on Malden Street on Saturday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Joseph Molinaro’s son, Richard Freni, said his father was a St. Mary of Assumption Holy Name Society member. Molinaro’s granddaughter Olivia Freni sings the National Anthem. Shown from left to right: daughter Carol Ann Mancini, granddaughters Olivia and Julia Freni, grandson Richard Freni Jr., daughter Jodi Freni and son Richard Freni Sr. Seated: wife Josephine Molinaro. Joseph Molinaro’s family members unveiled his sign in front of their Malden Street home; shown from left to right are son-in-law Victor Mancini, grandson Richard Freni Jr. and daughter Jodi Freni; at far right is son Richard Freni Sr.
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