Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 Revere’s Annual Candlelight Memorial Service – remembering loved ones lost to drug addiction Photos of family members lost to drug addiction were placed around Memorial Park. Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor Gerri Visconti is shown with State Senator Lydia Edwards at the Revere Memorial Service last week. At the memorial service, Josh Miller from the Revere Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit read some of the names of those lost. Lisa Mack and Heather Silva hold lighted candles and wear a photo of their lost loved one on their sweatshirt. Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor Steve Morabito, City Council President Pro Tempore/Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna and Councillor and Candidate for Mayor/former Mayor Dan Rizzo at Memorial Park last week Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe off ers words of comfort and hope. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri with Sienna and Nicole Silvestri, Dee Mantia, Jenn Hill and Doreen Steele The candles are lit to remember those lost; shown are Mary Callahan and Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya. Wyatt Walley reads some of the family writings about their loved one. Deb Hanscom prepares for the service. Deb is the founder of “Just a Little Help Burial Fund.” Chris Alba reads some of the names of lost loved ones, assisted by event organizer Carrieann Salemme.
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