Page 20 OBITUARIES Dorothy M. (Cook) Vater thy (Cavanaugh) Cook. Dorothy worked as a medical transcriptionist for both the old Saugus General Hospital and Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for many years. In addition to her husband, THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 17, 2025 Lawrence G. Cotter O f Saugus. Age 86, died on Monday, January 13th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert K. Vater, Sr. with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Boston and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Vater was the daughter of the late Charles and DoroMrs. Vater is survived by her four children, Maureen A. Ferreira of Methuen, Kevin R. Vater of NH, Robert K. Vater, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Saugus and Timothy R. Vater of Saugus; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday January 16 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF ABANDONED VESSEL Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 255, Section 17, Greenspoint Boatyard has a lien for boat storage and yard services in the amount of $7,260.75 on a 25’ wooden sailboat known as a Folkboat Hull no. MSZ MT205H303 last known owner(s) being Skylar Ort of 273 Walnut Street, Saugus MA 01906 and Frederick Dowalo of 16 Peabody Street, Ipswich MA 01938. Said vessel is stored at Greenspoint Boatyard at 31 Greenspoint Rd., Ipswich MA 01938. Said vessel will be sold or disposed of on May 10, 2025 unless said lien is satisfied. All inquiries should be directed to Andrew Haley, Greenspoint Boatyard at the address above or at 978-356-7416. January 17, 24, 31, 2025 al, Vietnam Service Metal, Vietnam Campaign Metal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Sharpshooter, Good Conduct Metal, and the Bronze Star Medal W/V Device. Upon discharge Larry worked at and retired from the G.E. in Lynn, Ma. as a licensed trade Pipe Fitter. His love of riding his Harleys, attending the races at Laconia SpeedO f Saugus . A g e 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9, at the Kapland Family Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Larry was the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Decareau) Cotter. He was predeceased by his sister Betty Cotter also of Saugus. He is fondly remembered by his brother Randy, his friend Tom, cousins, nephews, niece, neighbors, and associates. Larry attended Saugus High School and was also a member of the marching band. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam where he received the National Defense Service MetBEACON HILL ROLL | FROM PAGE 19 the most common bias moti1. On Jan. 17, 1871, Andrew Smith Hallidie patented the “Endless Wire Ropeway” that helped develop San Franciso cable cars; what humane impulse induced him? 2. In December 2024, a NASA probe came the closest of any human-made object to what? 3. Who is the only player who has been in the NBA during his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s? 4. January 18 is Winnie the Pooh Day; what type of stuffed animal friend was named Eeyore? 5. What does FOIA stand for? 6. What two elements is water composed of? 7. What Mamas & Papas song is about taking a walk in winter? 8. January 19 is National Popcorn Day; in popcorn lingo, what is popability? 9. The Boston Celtics’ logo shows a leprechaun with a left hand holding what? 10. On Jan. 20, 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt had which of his four inaugurations? 11. In what Dickens novel would you find the Artful Dodger? 12. What TV series that started in January 1974 had a school newspaper called The Jefferson Crier? 13. Which U.S. president was the first to skip the swearing in of his successor – deciding to return to his Massachusetts farm instead? 14. January 21 is National Hug Day; in what TV series did Antonio Fargas portray Huggy Bear? way, and chasing those endless trails on his snowmobile were his enduring passions. Larry will be remembered for his bluntness and clever responses when you least expected it. The family will hold a celebration of life this summer to honor Larry`s memory and legacy.Please think of Larry by donating to the Alzheimer`s Association, or The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers MA. Martin J. Massucco O f Saugus, formerly of East Boston. On January 6, 2025. Beloved son of the late Marie (Olivieri) and Robert Massucco. Brother of Michael Massucco and his companion Julie Bentivegna and the late Matteo Massucco. Also survived by Melissa Parsons. Martin was born and raised in East Boston. He graduated from East Boston High School vation in 2023 was based on race, ethnicity or national origin, accounting for 45.1 percent of all incidents. Anti-Jewish offenses which rose from 15. What championship game competition has a “Blitz” version? 16. What flower fruit name includes the same name as part of the body? 17. On Jan. 22, 2021, what pro baseball player died who in 1974 had broken Babe Ruth’s home run record? 18. What song/nursery rhyme is well-known for being used by ice cream trucks and jackin-the-box toys? 19. What area originated shepherd’s pie? 20. On Jan. 23, 1737, what person with a well-known signature was born in Braintree? in 1975 and then attended Wentworth Institute to learn welding. He joined Pile Drivers Union, Local 56 in 1980 and was a member until his retirement in 2010. Martin was the general supervisor for Perrini Construction on Boston’s “Big Dig”. He spent many days enjoying his friends in the Neptune Road area and was sad to lose it to the Massport expansion. Martin’s family would like to thank the Moore Family of Saugus, who cared for him and treated him as a member of their family. Donations in Martin’s memory to Kaplan Family Hospice, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 would be appreciated. Please leave messages of condolence for Martin’s family on his Tribute Page at MagrathFuneralHome.com 70 in 2022 to 119 in 2023 saw the sharpest increase. “These organizations offer BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS 1. “[T]he difficulty and pain” of horses going uphill under “free use of the whip and voice” 2. The sun 3. LeBron James 4. A donkey 5. Freedom of Information Act 6. Hydrogen and oxygen 7. “California Dreamin’” 8. A batch’s percentage of kernels that pop 9. A cane 10. Second 11. “Oliver Twist” 12. “Happy Days” 13. John Adams (He skipped Jefferson’s swearing-in.) 14. “Starsky & Hutch” 15. World Blitz Chess Championship (players must make plays within a short time limit) 16. Rosehips 17. Hank Aaron 18. “Pop Goes the Weasel” 19. The British Isles 20. John Hancock
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