Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 MOURNS | FROM Page 1 his loved ones and everyone who called George a friend. He will be missed by many, and may he rest in peace, my friend.” The outspoken city councillor was elected three times as a Ward 4 Councillor and fi ve times to his most recent at-large seat, and he worked as a professional certifi ed nurse. In 2011, Rotondo ran for mayor against fellow City Councillor Dan Rizzo in a heated race where Rizzo won by over 1,500 votes. Rotondo’s last municipal election in 2021 was a close one, where he defeated longtime fellow Councillor at-Large Anthony Zambuto by about 30 votes in a contest that went to a recount. Zambuto will be elevated to Rotondo’s at-large seat for the remainder of the City Council term. Even with the close recount election, Zambuto said he counted Rotondo as a friend. “It’s very sad; it’s a tragedy and was so unexpected,” said Zambuto. “George Help Wanted - Grocery Delivery Assistant ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. Please send resume to: dina@angelosoil.com or call 781-231-3500 A bouquet of fl owers was placed at the desk of the late Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo (inset) in the City Council Chambers. was a friend and a colleague, and we served together for a long time. We didn’t always agree on everything, but we were certainly friends.” Before the recount, Zambuto said, he and Rotondo shook hands and said they would remain friends no matter the outcome. “He was very respectful,” said Zambuto. “I never dreamed that something like this would happen. He had a good heart and wanted what was best for the city.” Zambuto said he was planning to run to regain a council seat in 2023, and that this was not the way he wanted to return to the council, but that he will fulfi ll his duty. Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo is shown having fun with the Revere Police Honor Guard rifl e before the 2008 Inauguration ceremonies at the Revere High School Auditorium. (Advocate fi le photo) “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of my colleague Councillor Rotondo,” said State Representative Jessica Giannino. “My thoughts and prayers are with his daughters and family during this most diffi cult time.” Around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Revere emergency personnel responded to an apartment on Dehon Street for a report of an unresponsive male, according to State Police. First responders found Rotondo unresponsive inside the apartment and immediately began fi rst aid but were unable to resuscitate him. A State Police detective and a trooper from the department’s crime services section responded to the scene, which State Police stated is standard procedure for unattended deaths. Troopers and Revere officers observed no signs of struggle or foul play at the scene. The Offi ce of the Chief Medical Examiner was expected to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the cause and manner of death. In a late motion at Monday night’s meeting, the council approved sending special legislation to the state delegation that would enable the city to pay Rotondo’s estate the total amount of his council salary for the remainder of his term, a total of just under $40,000.
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