THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 Page 19 OBITUARIES Winifred E. (O’Connell) Rizzuti Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Monday, April 25, at the age of 76. The beloved wife of the late Ralph Rizzuti, she was the devoted mother of Christine Rizzuti, Ralph Rizzuti, Michele McKinney, Michael Rizzuti, Anthony Rizzuti and the late Domenic Rizzuti; loving grandmother of Jordan Verbin Rizzuti, Dana Rizzuti Faye, Domenic Mahoney, Daria Mahoney, Gabrielle Rizzuti, Thomas Delgado, Ralph Rizzuti, Nicholas Rizzuti, Stephen McKinney, Ryne McKinney, Alexis Rizzuti, Alana Rizzuti, Aubrey Rizzuti, Emma Lea Rizzuti and the late Sara Rizzuti. She is also survived by great grandchildren and by many loving friends. LACROSSE | FROM PAGE 14 off ense was in full bloom as they tallied 16 times to roll to a shutout victory over the host Witches. It was Saugus’s second win over Salem this year. Both of its victories this season have come against the Witches. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for head coach Rob Scuzzarella and his Sachems moving forward. They played a tough Swampscott team on Thursday and host Peabody on Monday, May 9. The girls’ lacrosse team has also won twice so far this season. The latest win was a close, 6-4 triumph against Salem Monday at home. Kali Penachio tallied four times to help lead the way. Georgia Fiore and Sophia Scalisi also dented the net for Saugus. The girls played at Swampscott on Thursday and travel to take on Peabody on Monday, May 9. Savvy Seniory Senior BY JIM MILLER Specialized Moving Services That Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to fi nd some help moving my mother from her four-bedroom home – where she’s lived for nearly 50 years – to an apartment near me. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, The process of downsizing and moving to a new home is a big job for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for seniors who are moving from a long-time residence fi lled with decade’s worth of stuff and a lifetime of memories. Fortunately, there’s a specialized service available today that can help make your mom’s move a lot easier for her, and for you. Senior Move Manager To help your mom get packed up and moved into her new home, you should consider hiring a “senior move manager.” These are trained organizers (they are not moving companies) who assist older people with the challenges of relocating and can minimize the stress of this major transition by doing most of the work for you. A senior move manager can help your mom pare down her belongings, decide what to take and what to dispose of, recommend charities for donaship Day” established by Ann Jarvis, whose daughter, Anna, was instrumental in the offi - cial founding of Mother’s Day? 1. On May 6, 1915, against the Yankees, what Red Sox player (the Sultan of Swat) hit his first home run? 2. Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony was adapted for what Walt Disney fi lm? 3. What river has the largest volume of fresh water? 4. May is National Salad Month; how did iceberg lettuce get its name? 5. On May 7, 2005, what Massachusetts university held a Time Traveler Convention? 6. Which national constitution is the oldest still in use? 7. According to Sports Illustrated, in 1972, who “became the fi rst female player to win more than $100,000 in a year”? 8. What is a black hole thought to be created from? 9. May 8 is Mother’s Day; after what war was “Mother’s Friend10. The twins Castor and Pollux are in what constellation? 11. “The African Queen” was set during what war? 12. How are Coors, Paramount and Toblerone similar? 13. On May 9, 1657, what governor of the Plymouth Colony died? 14. What color is matcha tea? 15. In 1975 Pet Rocks became a fad; the rocks came from a city where: Florida, Hawaii or Mexico? tions and help sell her unwanted items. They can even create a customized fl oor plan of her new home so your mom can visualize where her belongings will fi t. Senior move managers can also get estimates from moving companies, oversee the movers, arrange the move date, supervise the packing and unpacking and help set up her new home, have the house cleaned and just about anything you need related to her move. If you want to do some of the work yourself, you can pick and choose only the services you want. For example, you may only want a move manager’s help with downsizing and selling excess furniture and unwanted belongings but plan on doing the actual packing and moving yourself. The cost of working with a senior move manager will vary depending on where you live, the services you want and size of the move, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $60 and $125 per hour or more, not including the cost of movers. How to Find One To locate a senior move manager in your area, visit the National Association of Senior Move Managers website at NASMM.org or call 877-6062766. The NASMM is a trade association with an accredita16. On May 10, 1818, what son of Apollos Rivoire and Deborah Hitchbourne died in Boston? 17. A griffin is mythical animal that is a combination of what two animals? 18. On May 11, 1659, what holiday did the Massachusetts Bay Colony legislature ban? 19. Barbary macaques – the only wild monkey population in Europe – are in what British Overseas Territory? 20. On May 12, 1861, the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” by Julia Ward Howe, was fi rst performed at Fort Warren near what city? tion program that requires its members to abide by a strict code of ethics that ensures integrity. They currently have around 1,000 members across the U.S. You can also search at Caring Transitions (CaringTransitions. com), which is the largest senior relocation and transition services franchised company in the U.S. They currently have nearly 200 franchises throughout the country. But, before you hire one, be sure you ask for references from previous clients and check them, and check with the Better Business Bureau too. Also fi nd out how many moves they have actually managed and get a written list of services and fees. And make sure they’re insured and bonded. If you can’t fi nd a senior move manager in your area, another option is to hire a certifi ed professional organizer who specializes in downsizing and relocating. To fi nd one, check the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, which has a searchable database on its website at NAPO.net. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ANSWERS 1. Babe Ruth 2. “Fantasia” 3. The Amazon 4. Because it was developed in America and packed with ice 5. MIT 6. The U.S. Constitution 7. Billie Jean King 8. Collapse of a massive star 9. The Civil War 10. Gemini 11. World War I 12. Their logos feature mountains. 13. William Bradford 14. Green 15. Mexico 16. Paul Revere 17. Eagle and lion 18. Christmas 19. Gibraltar 20. Boston
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