THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Friday, September 13 , 2019 Page 7 MEMORIAL | FROM PAGE 2 years as a paralegal in the Solicitor’s office.” “But perhaps no place is more fitting than Revere Beach where Grace found contentment, friendship and serenity during her daily walks. She set a brisk pace as she enjoyed the warm rays of early morning sunlight reflecting off the ocean. Then she would gather with her friends for coffee, companionship and conversation.” Since her retirement in 2009, Grace began every day by walking along the shores of Revere Beach from her house in the Point of Pines to the Jack Satter House, where she would enjoy a coffee and the warmth of friendship with many. It was a routine she steadfastly maintained up until a short time before her death, when she no longer had the strength to make the trek. “Whether it was walking with her on the beach, a lunch date, shopping, a coffee break at City Hall, a visit to Hill Insurance or just enjoying a drink with her, it was special,” remembered her nephew Kevin Hill. “Grace had a unique way of making you feel like you were the most important person she had spoken to that day and there was no place else she would rather be.” Added nephew Herb Cogliano, “The name Grace could not have been more perfect for her as its many meanings illustrate the virtuous way she lived her life. The words ‘goodness’ and ‘generosity’ as well as ‘courteous goodwill’ exemplify her selfless spirit and attractively polite and respectful manner. My aunt had tremendous integrity.” The plaque was erected by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation at the request of the Revere City Council and the Massachusetts Legislature. “When a community loses a prominent resident like Grace Sannella, we all lose a bit of our personality,” said Arrigo. “But when we can dedicate a lasting remembrance to those we have lost, we demonstrate our respect and gratitude for a life well lived.”
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