Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Memorial bench dedicated to construction land owner By Tara Vocino A bench at Griswold Park was recently dedicated in memory of Phillip Barletta, a construction worker, who built more than 40 homes in Revere. Barletta’s construction yard, known as his “playground,” was taken by eminent domain a few years ago. When Mayor Brian Arrigo learned that Barletta took joy in gritty work, he wanted to do something to honor Barletta’s memory. “Phillip came here the day that he died,” Arrigo said during last Saturday’s dedication. “Sit quietly and look over this land that he loved so much.” Arrigo asked guests to close their eyes and imagine Barletta’s construction yard. Phillip Barletta’s daughter, Trisha Romano, said her father’s legacy will live on. Barletta’s daughter, Trisha Romano, said her father was very funny and that everyone loved him. She called Saturday’s dedication “a great moment” and said her father would be proud, as he looks down on his grandMayor Brian Arrigo said Phillip Barletta had a colorful way of getting his point across and had a tireless work ethic. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) children, Mayoral Side Nicholas Romano and Gennara Romano, the clerk in the City Assessor’s Offi ce. Gennara Romano said her MEMORIAL | SEE PAGE 5 Revere History Museum Trolley Tour – Sept. 8 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. trolleys still have open seats tion at rschpmuseum@comcast.net. The first trolley will leave 108 Beach St. at 10:00 a.m., followed by a second trolley at 10:30 a.m. Our 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. trolleys are sold out, but plenty of space remains at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The trolley tour will be folR egister now for the free narrated Trolley Tour of Historic Revere conducted by the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation (RSCHP) set for Sunday, September 8. Learn about Revere’s historic sites; stops along the way: the Battle of Chelsea Creek, Rumney Marsh Burial Ground, and more. All participants must register in advance by calling 781-2862226 or confi rming registra lowed by a tour of the Revere History Museum, which will be hosting a cookout for tour participants. The tour and cookout are free of charge. Donations to the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation are appreciated.
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