Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 7, 2025 OBITUARIES Frances M. (Gallagher) Faletra tra of Framingham, Janet Tennent and her husband Alex of Saugus, John Faletra and his wife Lisa of Stoneham and Jeffrey Faletra and his wife Marcella of Dracut; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy Capoziello of NY. She was predeceased by one sister, Bernadette Moran. Relatives and friends were O f Saugus, formerly of Somerville. Died on Thursday, January 30th at the Arbors of Stoneham at the age of 92 She was the wife of the late Charles Faletra. Born in Boston and raised in Somerville, Mrs. Faletra was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Myers) Gallagher. She was a former operator and clerk for New England Telephone where she worked for 42 years. Mrs. Faletra is survived by her seven children, Joseph Faletra of FL, Jeanne Gilligan of Methuen, Charles Faletra of Somerville, Christopher Faleinvited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday, February 2. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Monday followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret’s Church, Saugus. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts at alz.org/manh. Michael D. Tretola O BUYER1 Sharma, Aman f Saugus. Passed away on January 26, at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 22, 1959, in Lynn, MA, Michael was the beloved son of Norma (Fuller) and Pasquale “Pat” Tretola. He was raised in Swampscott and was the third oldest of seven children. From a young age, Michael had a curious mind, always eager to understand how things worked—often taking apart toys and electronics just to rebuild them. He was also a talented athlete, playing baseball, football, and hockey throughout his childhood and adolescence in Swampscott. Michael was a hard worker from the very start, landing his first job as a teen at the Durkee-Mower “Marshmallow Fluff” Factory in Lynn, where his father worked. A graduate of Swampscott High School, Class of 1977, he later pursued a career as a machinist, working various service jobs before joining the Carpenters Union. He also worked on the Central Artery Project, known as “The Big Dig” in Boston, as a Pile Driver. However, the bulk of his career was spent at GE Aerospace in Lynn, where he was known as “Big Mike”. He was a dedicated and respected employee for 23 years working as a Material Handler in inventory control. In 1985, Michael met his match when he began dating Christine Parrott, of Saugus. Their first date was at Santarpio’s in East Boston and included a visit to the New England Aquarium, and the rest is history! The couple married in 1992 and built a beautiful life together, raising four children: Kerry, Julia, Louis, and Daniel. A skilled carpenter, and a bit of a MacGyver, Michael’s talents as a “Mr. Fix-it” were put to good use in their home, especially as a family of six. A devoted Boston sports fan, Michael loved taking his kids to games at the Garden and Fenway Park, creating cherished memories— including a special Christmas Eve game at Gillette Stadium. Above all, Michael will be remembered for his crazy sense of humor. A natural jokester, he had a way of making everyone laugh, bringing joy to those around him REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER2 Sharma, Pooja SELLER1 Zepaj Development LLC 1. On Feb. 7, 1812, what British author of “Our Mutual Friend” was born? 2. In what decade were the New England Patriots founded as the Boston Patriots? 3. What is an AI chatbot? 4. On Feb. 8, 1885, the first of immigrants from what country arrived in Hawaii? 5. In 1970 what singer (with an animal’s name) released the song “Tea for the Tillerman”? 6. The Super Bowl is on Feb. 9; what team has had the most Super Bowl appearances? 7. In what 1903 magazine that originated in Ben Franklin’s old print shop, in “Poor Richard Junior’s Philosophy,” is the line “A lawn-tennis mind cannot appreciate a football soul”? 8. On Feb. 10, 1996, for the first time, IBM computer Deep Blue defeated whom in chess? 9. What is the 1990s connection between the Super Bowl and Buffalo chicken wings? 10. In 1974 who sang the Super Bowl’s first national anthem? 11. What coffee beverage’s name is derived from a friar’s clothing? 12. According to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac,” in what month is the Snow Moon? 13. How are Blinky, Inky and Pinky similar? 14. What president proclaimed Feb. 11 as National Inventors’ Day in 1983? 15. What sheep part is Scotland’s largest haggis producer substituting for sheep’s lung to circumvent American food regSELLER2 ADDRESS 13 Cliftondale Ave CITY Saugus ulations? 16. What Claude Monet flower painting did artist Ai Weiwei create a giant LEGO® form of? 17. On Feb. 12, 1994, what Edvard Munch painting was stolen in Norway? 18. What will a permit to climb Mount Everest (in peak season) cost: $75, $900 or $15,000? 19. In 1987 who (with a name like a mineral) sang the shortest Super Bowl national anthem? 20. On Feb. 13, 1955, the prime minister of what country announced that it had obtained four more of the Dead Sea Scrolls? DATE 01.17.25 PRICE 985000 ANSWERS with his quick wit and playful spirit. His children adored his silliness, and his humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was also a lifelong lover of classic rock, always playing his music just a little too loud. In his honor— Shine on, you crazy diamond. Michael is predeceased by his mother, Norma Tretola, and leaves behind his loving wife, Christine Tretola of Saugus, MA, and their four children: Kerry Tretola, 34, of Lynn, MA; Julia Tretola, 31, of Lynn, MA; Louis Tretola, 24, of Seabrook, NH; and Daniel Tretola, 20, of Saugus, MA. He is also survived by his father, Pasquale Tretola of Swampscott, MA; and his siblings: Donna Dion of Farmington, NH; Richard Tretola of Lynn, MA; Patti Gast of Danvers, MA; Kim Tretola-Bouchard of Plymouth, NH; Stefanie Tretola-Calise of Harrison, ME; and Stacey Haynes of Lynn, MA. Michael also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Family and friends were invited to celebrate Michael’s life at Bisbee-Porcella FunerOBITS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Charles Dickens 2. 1950s (1959) 3. A computer software program using artificial intelligence to “talk” to humans 4. Japan 5. Cat Stevens 6. New England Patriots 7. The Saturday Evening Post 8. Garry Kasparov 9. Reportedly, a Buffalo, N.Y., bar created the dish, and the Buffalo Bills were in the Super Bowl for four consecutive years in the 1990s – popularizing it 10. Charley Pride 11. Cappuccino (A Capuchin friar’s habit looked like the foam peak on the drink.) 12. February (peaks on Feb. 12) 13. They are Pac-Man ghosts. 14. Ronald Reagan 15. Sheep’s heart 16. “Water Lilies” (22 shades of 650,000 bricks) 17. “The Scream” 18. $15,000 (Nepal recently raised the price.) 19. Neil Diamond 20. Israel
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