THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 26, 2024 Page 19 OBITUARIES Anthony Michael Graffeo, CEC, AAC, HOF many organizations: Epicurean Club of Boston for 60 years, Member Les Amis d ’Escoffier Society, American Legion Saugus, Lifetime Member Pleasant Park Yacht Club, Winthrop, MA, Member United States Power Squadron. He was the son of Charles & O f Saugus. Died after a sudden illness painful death for a gentle man. He came from humble beginnings in the West End of Boston and left us as a member of the prestigious American Culinary Hall of Fame. Not bad when he started his cooking career on Tremont Street in Boston cooking Spaghetti in the window. A graduate of Boston Technical High School class of 1957 where his nick name was “Curly”, now he is a bald guy. He was a nationally acclaimed chef with many accomplishments and numerous culinary awards. Tony leaves an adoring wife, Denise S. Graffeo, CEC, AAC, HOF. The couple met through the Epicurean Club of Boston. Tony spent the last years of his life tirelessly raising money for culinary students. His illustrious career includes working at some of the finest locations in Massachusetts; Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, Victoria Dining Restaurant, the Wharf Restaurant, Polcari’s’ Restaurant, in the days when the Boston Bruins hung out there. He taught at North Shore Community College after he retired. He served in the Army from 19611966 he was discharged a Staff Sargent. Tony belonged to SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 7 St., Saugus) will offer the Wild Breakheart Series from 9 to 10 a.m. Join Breakheart staff for this rotating nature series that will explore different aspects of Breakheart in the wintertime. This month, check out the Winter Tree ID. Next month learn about animal tracking. Discover how tracks that animals leave behind can tell us a story about what they do when no one is around. In March, be a part of the Breakheart Birding Club. Discover what birds are starting to come back for the spring and what birds from the winter stay. Carmela Graffeo he leaves two surviving sisters Donna Solesky, Lucille Clark and brother James Graffeo, also deceased sister Anna Kintgen and Virginia Schierland ; brother Salvatore Graffeo. Numerous nieces and nephews: Mayann, Annette and their brother Michael also Kenny Reposa, Lisa Pontbriead (goddaughter), Cheryl Reposa, Kimablee Ryan, Michele Smith, Michael Solesky, Jr., Charles Graffeo, Anthony J. Graffeo and Sal Graffeo, Jr. and a multitude of great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Friday, January 26 4-8 p.m. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. for military honors at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, at 10:30 a.m. The community and the culinary profession will miss a gentle loving man. PLEASE no flowers Tony only liked Tomato plant flowers. Donations can be made to: Anthony Graffeo Culinary Scholarship Fund www.acfecb.com a 501c (3) nonprofit. Judith R. (Ortolani) Calder O f Saugus, formerly of Malden. Age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 16th. She was the beloved wife of Raymond G. Calder with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born and raised in Malden, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Or• On Fridays, now through March, check out Kaleidoscope from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Come join a park interpreter for a story time and nature walk. Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers. This activity is appropriate for families with children who are three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. • On Saturdays now through March, “Step into the Past” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit T he Federal government provides for a tax credtolani and Ruth (Locke) Rappa. She was a resident of Saugus for the past 60 years. In addition to her husband, Judy is survived by her three daughters, Jill Caputo and her husband Peter, Jan Silva and her husband Victor and Donna DeBerardinis and her husband Robert all of Saugus. Also, her four grandchildren, John Surette and his wife Melissa, Michael Surette, Allison Silva and Andrew Silva; two great grandchildren, Amelia and Jack. Adored sister, Patricia Demase of Pittsburgh, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by four siblings, Jacqueline DeFilippis, Carol McKenna, Charles Ortolani and John Ortolani. Judy loved spending time in Gilford, NH and St. Pete Beach, FL. Judy was a very social person who valued her family and friends. She embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, absolute kindness, and an unending generosity to all. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday January 23. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s name may be made to the Saugus Firefighters Local 1003 Relief Association, 27 Hamilton St., Saugus, MA 01906. Join the park interpreter to discover the park history. Hikes are about two and a half miles and are moderate difficulty along rocky trails with several stops – best for adults and older children with a keen interest in history. Meet outside the Visitor Center. This activity will be canceled in the event of rain. • First and third Saturdays – Stories in Stone: Breakheart has been shaped not only by nature but by the many people who have called it home. • Second and fourth Saturdays – Glacial Giants: Countless clues to a glacial past dot the landscape. If one knows where to it up to $7,500 for new electric vehicle (EV) purchases and up to $4,000 for used EV purchases. In order to qualify to the tax credit, you must meet the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price). The MSRP is reflected on the sticker and includes options, accessories, etc. It does not include destination fees and taxes. For most cars, the MSRP cannot exceed $55,000. For sports utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, the MSRP limit is $80,000. You also have to meet the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) test. For a married filing joint return taxpayer, the MAGI must be less than or equal to $300,000 for either calendar year 2023 or 2022. For a head of household taxpayer, the MAGI must be less than or equal to $225,000. For a single taxpayer, the MAGI must be less than $150,000. As an example, if Vinny and Alice purchased an EV in 2023 with MAGI of $750,000 in 2023 and MAGI of $250,000 in 2022, assuming the MSRP of the new vehicle does not exceed $55,000, they would still qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. If Charlie, a single taxpayer, purchased an EV in 2023 with MAGI of $150,001 in 2023 and $175,000 in 2022, he would not qualify for the tax credit. He would be over the limit in both calendar years. Vehicle manufacturers are required to report the EV information to the IRS as well as the purchaser of the vehicle. The manufacturer must provide this information to the purchaser at the time of sale and must also inform the purchaser as to what the maximum tax credit available is. IRS Form 15400, Clean Vehicle Seller Report is used by dealers to report this information for both new clean vehicles and used clean vehicles. Starting on January 1, 2024, taxpayers can now opt to claim the tax credit as a reduction to the purchase price as opposed to claiming a tax credit on his or her individual income tax return. Even if you report no income tax on your total tax line of your tax return, the IRS will still refund you the $7,500. To claim the tax credit, you must include Form 8936 with your tax return. You should check with the dealership as to whether or not the EV you are purchasing is eligible for the tax credit, and in what amount. There are requirements as to final assembly being in the U.S or Canada, a certain percentage of battery components being produced in the U.S. or with countries with a free trade agreement with the U.S., etc. The requirements have changed for 2024 purchases. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. look, this hidden geologic history can be revealed. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town.
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