THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 21 Joseph W. “Joe” Cook Upon retirement, Joe and Arlene moved to Joe’s family farm in Alabama where they enjoyed 10 years of country life. They then returned to the Boston area where they resided at the Jack Satter House in Revere, with Joe making many friends, particularly with the poker club there. Joe was predeceased by his J oseph “Joe” W. Cook of Revere, MA, passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 86. Joe was born June 15, 1937 in Horton, Alabama to Daniel Sr. and VeElla (Smith) Cook on their family farm along with ten other brothers and sisters. In 1955, Joe joined the U.S. Navy, serving honorably for 3 years. During a port call in Boston, Joe met his future wife Arlene and relocated to the Boston area after his discharge to marry and start a family. Joe had a general aviation career at Logan Airport for over 40 years, primarily for Butler Aviation, where he was respected and loved by all his co-workers while never missing a day of work. During this time, Joe was also an avid bowler participating in many leagues and loved to play pool as well. aforementioned parents and three of his siblings, Tilton; Daniel Webster; and Ida Lee (Hopper). As well he is survived by seven other siblings, Michael; George, Vicki (Potash), Rosie (Dean), Joyce (Blackwood), Juanita (Johnson), and Bonnie (Mahan). He is survived by his loving wife Arlene Cook and his three children: Kenneth and his wife Donna of Newtown, CT; Michael (predeceased by his wife Shawn) of Revere, MA; and Michele Gibson and her husband David, of Stoughton, MA. As well as his grandsons Michael Cook (and wife Colleen) of Lynn, MA; Brian Cook of Leominster, MA; Mathew Cook of Revere, MA; Christopher Nessco (and wife Leah) of Leominster, MA; Jonathon Gibson of Stoughton, MA; and granddaughter Ashley Nicole Gibson of Stoughton MA. Joe is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Jacob, Travis, and Vanessa, as well as another great-grandson on the way. In lieu of fl owers, please send any donations to New England Center and Home for Veterans. The family will hold a private ceremony. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. OBITUARIES Marie A. Hennessey who aff ectionately referred to her as “Auntie Ree.” Marie was a member of the Red Hats, The Telephone Pioneers of America, and she was most proud of her volunteer work for the “Generations” reading program at the Whalen School. Marie’s health had been declining over the past several years, but very much like her personality, she had a strong will to fi ght and push, which she did courageously. Her battle ended on Monday, and she is now reunited with her parents in heaven. She is the beloved daughter of O f Revere. Died on Monday, October 2nd, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a long illness. She was 68 years old. Marie was born on April 28, 1955, in Everett. She was a lifelong Revere resident where she was proudly raised by her parents David & Virginia Hennessey. She was the eldest of three, with brothers, David, Jr. & Mark. She attended Immaculate Conception School and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1973. Marie furthered her education by earning a degree in Business Administration from Fisher College. Marie also continued to take various classes that interested her throughout her life. Marie worked for New England Tel & Tel, which became Verizon as a “Line Assigner,” her career spanned over 30 years. Family was the center of Marie’s heart. She loved her parents, her brothers, and their spouses, and adored her nieces and nephews, RevereTV Spotlight GRANT | FROM Page 2 W atch Revere High School Football on RevereTV! Three games from this season are now replaying on the Community Channel and posted to YouTube. The games now airing are versus Peabody, Medford and Lynn English. RTV will be at as many games as possible, including all home games at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Watch tonight’s game against Everett live at 6 p.m. on the Community Channel and RTV’s YouTube page. The rain didn’t stop the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival a few weeks ago. Manique Khessouane, RevereTV’s star youth correspondent, takes you through the festival, which was moved inside the Garfield School. Watch as she talks to vendors and community members about their experience and what they contributed to the event. Some people brought food from their local restaurants; some gave away books and baked goods; and others just enjoyed their time exploring, dancing and learning about the diff erent cultures of local residents who volunteered to share. Walk through the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival with Manique, now playing on the RTV Community Channel, and posted to Instagram and YouTube. Candidates on the General Election ballot will soon be recording video statements to play on RTV GOV until the big day on November 7. Those who made it through the preliminary election have the option of reusing the video they previously used, and all candidates have the option of recording or not recording a statement in general. All candidate statements set up for the General Election will be posted all at once starting in a few REVERETV | SEE Page 22 the late David J. Hennessey, Sr. & Virginia T. (Manning) Hennessey. The loving sister of David J. Hennessey, Jr & wife Francine M. Hennessey of Bedford and Mark F. Hennessey & wife Maureen B. Hennessey of Melrose. The cherished aunt of Daniel P. Hennessey, Timothy J. Hennessey, Theresa V.S. Hennessey, Kevin J. Hennessey, Ryan D. Hennessey, Brendan D. Hennessey, and Erin B. Hennessey. She is also lovingly survived by many cousins, extended family & friends. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, October 6th from 4 to 8 pm in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St. Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, October 7th, beginning at 8:45 am, followed by a funeral mass at 10 am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St. Revere. Interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to MGH Cancer Center, MGH Development Offi ce, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. thank you to the Foundation Trust for supporting us as we bring our vision into reality,” said RHS Outdoor Club Co-Advisor Jesus Lopez. The grant will enable the RHS Outdoors Club to implement a rock climbing program by helping them purchase climbing equipment and covering fees for three climbing trips to the Metro Rock climbing gym in Everett (https://metrorock.com). These trips will introduce as many as 50 students to the art of indoor rock climbing and offer the chance for others to further develop their climbing skills. The climbing gear will also enable the program to include outdoor rock climbing in places like the Lynn Woods, Hammond Pond and Red Rocks. The partnership will also include a presentation by a Foundation Trust Training Associate, Beth Waterman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on trauma and healing. “We are very interested in further exploring the intersection of nature, mindfulness, and mental health. Rock climbing provides many benefi ts including physical fi tness, cardiovascular health, as well as a host of mental health benefi ts including reduction in anxiety and increased self-esteem,” added RHS Outdoor Club Co-Advisor Isabel Solano. Comments Foundation Trust Executive Director Joseph Spinazzola, Ph.D., “Our bodies carry the stress from daily living along with the accumulated toll of life adversity. Our bodies are also the greatest source of recovery and resilience in the aftermath of these experiences. The Foundation Trust is excited to support youth programming that engages the body in strengthsbased activities that cultivate new skills, foster wellness, and build community. A fi nal portion of the grant will fund a spring camping trip in New Hampshire for junior and Maurizio Veraldi O f Revere. Passed away on September 28th, just a day before his 59th birthday, following a devastating illness. Born in Crotone, Italy, he is the son of Oreste Veraldi and Rosa Maria Talentino. He was raised and educated in Italy and journeyed to the United States in 1996. He married Linda Larsen, and the couple began their family residing in Chelsea. They would eventually move to Revere in 2010. Maurizio was a devoted husband and father. He was a talented Chef and worked at the Beacon Hill Hotel in Boston. He is the beloved husband of Linda (Larsen) Veraldi of Revere. Devoted father of Isabella R. Veraldi and Nicholas O. Veraldi, both of Revere. Loving son of Rosa Maria Talentino in Italy and the late Oreste Veraldi. Dear brother of Guido Veraldi and Giuseppina Veraldi, both of Italy. He is also survived by several cousins in the US and Italy. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, October 5th. A Funeral Service followed in the funeral home. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. senior class members. Fifteen students will have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors in the mountains of New Hampshire. Students will learn how to set up tents, build fi res and cook on camping stoves and get the chance to hike bigger mountains like Mount Cardigan. The RHS Outdoors Club was established in 2014 to address opportunity gaps by providing students with access to nature, greenspace and recreational opportunities in Massachusetts and beyond. The RHS Outdoors Club comprises a diverse group of students and teachers who enjoy being outdoors together. Their programming includes day hiking, climbing and camping, as well as hosting community building activities, sports and adventure fi lm viewing. The Foundation Trust is a private operating foundation committed to uplifting vulnerable individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.FoundationTrust.org.
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