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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 Page 19 Anna I. (Alba) McCarthy OBITUARIES George J. Rotondo, Jr Linda M. (Rigano) Giordano O O f Revere. Died on Monday September 5th at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness, she was 92 years old. Interment will immediately follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Anna was born in Medford to her late parents, Alphonso & Pauline (Bellitti) Alba, she was one of five children. She was raised & educated in Revere and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1948. In 1953, Anna married her husband John A. “Mac” McCarthy. The couple remained in Revere where they happily raised their two children and made a loving home for them. Anna worked as a bookkeeper at McCarthy & Sons Dairy Products. Anna managed working fulltime, raising her children, and making sure everything at home was fastidious. In 1992, she lost her dear husband, and her son took over the family business and she continued to carry on her bookkeeping duties. Anna always enjoyed being with her friends off doing something fun. She was an avid bowler, card player, gardening and cleaning & decorating her home. Anna’s energy was endless, the more she did the happier she was. Anna’s love that she demonstrated to her family & friends was profound & will never be forgotten. She is the beloved wife of the late John A. “Mac” McCarthy, Sr. Loving mother of Robin A. McCarthy & John A. McCarthy, Jr., both of Revere. Grandmother of Ryan J. McCarthy of Revere. Sister of Benjamin Alba & his wife Ann of Revere, and the late Anthony Alba, Eleanor Aiello & Mary R. Cardillo. She is also lovingly survived by her precious canine companions, Chelsey, Nicki, & Sienna and many nieces & nephews. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 13th in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. f Revere, MA, formerly Everett, MA, age 55, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 11. He was born on August 21, 1967, the son of George J. Rotondo, Sr. of Manchester, New Hampshire, and the late Madeline (Ryan) Rotondo. George is survived by his daughters Gabriella, Amanda, and Bella, his ex-wife Carolina Sanchez; his brother Mark Rotondo and his wife Robin from Winthrop, MA, brother Michael Rotondo and his wife Camden from Beverly, MA, his brother Todd Rotondo and his wife Patrice from Beverly, MA and his sister Kristen Rotondo and her wife Anna; his aunt Dorothy Touni, from Mountain View, CA, his aunt Kathleen Capavella from Wakefi eld, MA, and predeceased by his uncle John Ryan; many nieces, and nephews, cousins, friends and countless other loved ones. He will be missed especially by his children, his siblings, his sistersin-law, and the countless number of people he cared for during his life. Everyone who knew George felt his big heart and giving nature. He was authentic and lived his life in service to others as a Registered Nurse, and Revere City Councilor. George was a strong advocate for people, outspoken, and dedicated to helping people who could not help themselves. George’s time on the Revere City Council is memorable, and those who knew him, have their own stories to tell. He said what he meant and meant what he said. George was compassionate and would assist people with nowhere to go, to stay, sleep or eat. The many that have posted and have reached out to say how grateful they were that he was there for them truly know his spirit and heart. George fully enjoyed what he did and those he met in his days. He made the time to show up for everyone who reached out, providing caring, trustworthy support to all who needed him. He simply wanted to brighten the lives of others, and he surely did. Peace and caring permeated him, and kindness felt like it was his middle name. A Celebration of George’s life will be held in a private family ceremony. O f Revere. Died on Thursday, September 8th at the Melrose – Wakefi eld Hospital in Melrose, following a one year valiant & defi ant battle with lung cancer, she was 71 years old Linda was born to her late parents, Basil & Nancy (Caruso) Rigano in Malden. She was raised & educated in Malden and attend Malden Public Schools. She was married to her former husband, Gerald L. Giordano, Sr. and moved to Revere where she raised her two children. Linda was a proud mother and also worked, at times, two jobs to support her family. She was extremely hardworking, fun loving & always ready for fun. She worked as a bartender at the Shipwreck Lounge on Revere Beach, working there for 40 years until they closed their doors. She later worked at the Keno Counter at Santarpio’s Restaurant in Peabody, until her health declined. Linda cherished her family and adored her grandchildren, more than life itself. She had many fond & special relationships with many close friends and family. She loved listening to country music and going to any casino or beach. She was also a fabulous baker and she always enjoyed sharing her treats with those she loved. Although her health declined, it didn’t stop her will to live and fi ght. She even worked during her illness and being around people was the best medicine for her, especially her family, she fought hardest for them. Her presence, bright smile, & her sense of humor, will live on in each of those who loved her. She is the loving mother of Renee L. Rodriguez & her husband Jamie, Sr. of Malden & Gerald “Jerry” Giordano, Jr. of Tampa, Florida. She is the cherished & proud nana of Janae M. Rodriguez, Jordan L. Rodriguez, both of Malden, Jamie M. Rodriguez, Jr. & wife Marissa of Winthrop, Gabrielle Giordano & Ariel Weatherbee both of Exeter, New Hampshire. She is the dear sister of Deborah Sica & her husband Richard of Malden, Basil Rigano, Jr. & his wife Andrea of Malden, Joanne Centrella of Tewksbury, Nancy 1. On Sept. 16, 1620, the Mayfl ower departed what English city for the New World? 2. The movie “West Side Story” was inspired by what Shakespeare play? 3. What number does the Sesame Street brownstone have: 1, 88 or 123? 4. On Sept. 17, the future Uncle Sam, Samuel Wilson, was born in Menotomy, Mass., which became what Massachusetts town? 5. How are Kermit the Frog, Brenda Starr and Lois Lane similar? 6. September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day; who wrote the song “Cheeseburger in Paradise”? 7. What fl ag has an eagle, a snake and a cactus? 8. How can you tell when a cranberry is ripe? 9. On Sept. 19, 1927, country music singer Helen Carter was born, the eldest daughter of what member of the Answers Carter family? 10. A lobster has how many legs? 11. Who had a lifestyle blog called “The Tig” before her marriage? 12. On Sept. 20, 1797, the fi rst launch of what ship into Boston Harbor failed? 13. What actor voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa in “The Lion King”? 14. What city has Europe’s only wild monkeys (originally from Morocco)? 15. What vitamin does an egg not have? 16. On Sept. 21, 1937, what book where an adventurer sets out from Bag End was fi rst published? 17. Are worker bees male? 18. Do all turtles hide in their shell? 19. The world’s largest golf resort is in what country: China, Ireland or USA? 20. September 22 is World Rhino Day; how many horns does a rhinoceros have? Rigano of Malden, Angelo Rigano of Reading and the late Santi Rigano, Sr. & Anne Louise Corapi. She is the treasured aunt of Malden City Councilor Jadeane Sica of Malden, who was her caregiver for several years. She is also lovingly survived by her godchildren, Joe Centrella of Chester, New Hampshire and Arianna Rigano-Kelley of Malden, & many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Aussie Poo “Cassie” & the late Lasso Apso “Bella Dora” whom she loved unconditionally. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, September 13th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere to celebrate the life of Linda. Interment was private. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. OBITUARIES | SEE Page 22 1. Plymouth 2. “Romeo and Juliet” 3. 123 4. Arlington 5. They are fi ctional characters who have functioned as reporters. 6. Jimmy Buff ett 7. The Mexican national fl ag 8. If it bounces 9. Maybelle 10. 10 (eight legs and two “claw” legs, also for walking) 11. Meghan Markle 12. USS Constitution 13. James Earl Jones 14. Gibraltar 15. C 16. “The Hobbit” 17. No; they are female. 18. No; sea turtles can’t. 19. China (Mission Hills Shenzhen, 5.8 sq. mi. with 216 holes of golf) 20. One or two, depending on the species

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