Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 20, 2025 The Legacy of Offi cer Vitale continues Family members honor the Saugus patrolman’s in the line of duty death 40 years later with scholarship presentations T hree Saugus High School graduates from the Class of 2025 were among fi ve area high school students recently named scholarship recipients from the Offi cer Harold L Vitale Memorial Fund, which honors the Saugus police offi cer, who was killed in the line of duty 40 years ago. Those Saugus High students honored last Saturday (June 14) during a special ceremony at Offi cer Vitale Memorial Park on Ballard Street were: • Olivia Rianne Chaisson, the daughter of Dover Police Officer David Chaisson. Olivia plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business at Bryant University in the fall. • Dominic Paul Cicolini, the son of Saugus Police DetecIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Olivia Chaisson, a 2025 Saugus High School graduate, is pictured separately during an earlier presentation with her father, Dover Police Offi cer David Chaisson. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) tive Carmine Cicolini. Dominic plans to attend North Shore Community College in the fall to study Computer Science in a College Associate’s Degree Program. • Daniel James Zeitz, the nephew of Saugus Police Offi cer David Zeitz. David plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. in the fall. Also receiving Vitale Scholarships this year were Conlan Nestor Buckley, of Revere, a St. Mary’s High School graduate, and Kiara Elizabeth Martinez, of Woburn, a graduate of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefi eld. “We are excited to host our 33rd annual scholarship awards ceremony days before the 40th anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice on June 18, 1985,” said Les Vitale, brother of the late offi cer and president of Offi cer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund, Inc. “This event provides us a great opportunity to provide fi nancial assistance to the students and their families. For over 30 years we’ve hosted VITALE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Left to right: Saugus High School graduates Dominic P. Cicolini and Daniel J. Zeitz and Northeast Metro Tech graduate Kiara E. Martinez received Vitale Scholarships last Saturday. Missing is Conlan Nestor Buckley, of Revere, a St. Mary’s High School graduate. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) this ceremony at Park named after Harold where we pause to honor his life of service to the community and his sacrifi ce,” he said. Another brother, Bob Vitale, a retired Transit police offi cer, noted that “hosting this event in June is special because it ties together Father’s Day as well as Flag Day June, 14th that happens to be Harold’s 82nd birthday and marks the 40th anniversary of his death making all of this and ideal time to celebrate milestones with these families like High School graduations and college acceptance decisions.” “These 40 years have fl own by, we are fortunate to still be hosting this event,” he said. Eileen Vitale, wife of the late officer, called June 18 “the toughest day of the year for me.” “As tough as it is, I love that we still do this to remember Harold. I love visiting The Memorial Park, the Reception is uplifting. I’m just so proud to give out scholarships. The LEGACY OF OFFICER | SEE PAGE 7
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