Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, June 26, 2020 SOUNDS | from page 19 applying for and receiving Chapter 115 benefits. VSOs can also help you in applying for other benefits and connecting with local resources. Your local VSO handles applications, obtains program approval from DVS and provides local benefits. The program is funded by a combination of state and local funds. DVS pays for 75% and your city or town pays for 25 percent of the approved benefi ts. There are income and asset limits for the program. As a general rule, income and asset requirements are: Family of one: monthly income less than $2,081and an asset limit of $5,000. Family of two: monthly income less than $2,818 and an asset limit of $9,800. To determine if you may be eligible for fi nancial assistance through the Chapter 115 program, visit the following link and follow the instructions – https://massvetben.org/ – or call your local VSO for more information. The VSOs are also able to help Veterans apply for Federal VA benefi ts, local benefi ts and provide food assistance monthly. For example, did you know that if you own a home and have a VA-service-connected disability, you are eligible for a partial or full exemption of your property taxes? “Please contact your local Veterans’ Service Offi cer for more information on any of the services mentioned. We are all here to assist. We are regularly checking voicemails and emails as we continue to work remotely and in our offi ces throughout COVID-19.” Melrose: Karen Burke, 781979-4186, kburke@cityofmelrose.org. Wakefield: David Mangan, 781-246-6377, dmangan@ wakefi eld.ma.us. Saugus: Jay Pinette, 781-2314010, jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Recyclers won’t touch contaminated bins/barrels Due to increasing contamination rates in curbside recycling, JRM will not collect any bin/barrel with contamination, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Offi ce. Bins should contain aluminum/ steel cans, food and beverage cartons, bottles and jars, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines and cardboard and kitchen, laundry and bath plastic containers. Please empty and rinse containers. Please remember: no plastic wrap or bags, clothing, hoses, Styrofoam, rigid plastic, toys, electronics, metal pans or glass dishes. These items would cause your bin/barrel to be rejected. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For JRM Customer Service, please call 1-800323-4285. Update for compost/ recycling drop-off site “At this time the compost/ recycling site is open by appointment only. We are currently open Monday – Saturday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. You can call 781-231-4036 to schedule an appointment. You can also e-mail lcerbone@saugusma.gov for an appointment. We are no longer accepting the rigid plastic for recycling, you can dispose of curbside on your trash day with a $2.00 green sticker. Town stickers are available at the Stop and Shop and the Big Y at their courtesy booth. Thank you” Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been four years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview while practicing social distancing outside a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee. Or, if you prefer to be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation copes with the Coronavirus crisis. Heather A. Castater L ate resident of Saugus, Heather entered eternal rest Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 47 years of age. Born in Revere she is the daughter of Adele K. (Cannizzaro) Shanbar and Robert J. Castater, Jr. of FL and loving step-daughter of Gary I. Shanbar of Saugus. Heather grew up in East Boston and attended St. Lazarus Elementary School. She graduated from Saugus High School, Class of 1990. Heather worked in early childhood education at the former Melrose Nursery and Day School in Melrose. Working at Melrose Nursery and Day School were the James F. DesRosiers, Sr. A ge 67, died on Sunday, June 21. He was the husband of Rosanne (Annese) DesRosiers, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary Rita (Forest) DesRosiers, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Saugus High School. Mr. DesRosiers worked as a machinist at General Electric in Lynn until his retirement. He loved carpentry and building things. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James F. DesRosiers Jr. of Groveland and Lori DesRoseirs of Saugus; his brother Joseph A. DesRosiers, Jr. and his wife Charmaine of NH, sister Rita A. Benson and her husband Gregory of KY, son in law of Rose Annese of Saugus, brother in law, Michael Annese and his wife Terri of Peabody, sister in law, Betteann Annese and her husband Marco Aismondo of Billerica and brother in law Peter Zates of Peabody. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Mary Brenda Zates and his father in law Michael Annese. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in James’ memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support. woundedwarriorproject.org. Obituary happiest days of her life. She loved working with children and all of the other teachers at the school, who over time became her closest friends. She dedicated 6 years as a teacher there until the school closed in 2004. Since leaving the school, Heather has worked as a sales manager for a family business, P&G Auto Body Supply Company in Saugus. In her spare time Heather enjoyed antiquing and refurbishing furniture. She spent her life devoted to her family and she helped care for her 94 year old grandmother. Her special joy was her 3 daughters and grandsons. She will be forever missed by all who loved her. Heather is the devoted mother of Stephanie Castater and her fi ancé Jhonny Encarnacian, Amanda Gobbi, Marissa Gobbi and her fi ancé Vincenzo DeNardo, all of Saugus. Former wife of Frederick Gobbi and Donald J. Martin. Dear sister of Robert J. Castater III of Saugus. Loving granddaughter of Tillie Cannizzaro of Saugus and the late Dominic Cannizzaro, Esther Driscoll, Robert J. Castater, Edward Lamoureux, John Driscoll. Also lovingly survived by 3 grandsons, J.J. Encarnacion, Aizen Encarnacion, Santino DeNardo, all of Saugus and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Heather’s visiting hours will be held on Saturday morning, June 27th at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, from 8:30 – 11:00 A.M. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter. Please be advised that Heather’s funeral prayers with Clergy at 11:00 A.M. will be for the immediate family only. Interment will be private. Kathleen M. “Kathy” Hurley A 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. BUYER1 BUYER2 Reed, Annette M Joseph, Valery Capaldo, Paul M SELLER1 Reed, Gregory J Graham, Lauren A Lord, Christopher A SELLER2 Lord, Cindy A Gloria M Pizzotti RET Pizzotti, Stephen J Gosselin, Elizabeth ADDRESS 17 Makepeace St 242 Lynn Fells Pkwy Gosselin, Matthew C 15 Addison Ave CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 09.06.2020 04.06.2020 03.06.2020 PRICE $495 000,00 $650 000,00 $410 000,00 ge 71, of Saugus, formerly of Malden and Everett, June 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen (Connors) Hurley. Beloved sister of Carol Burgess and her husband George of Malden, Joseph P. Hurley, Jr. and his wife Doreen of NH and Maureen Vona of Saugus. Also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and 6 greatnieces and great-nephews. In lieu of fl owers, Kathy’s family is requesting donations in her name to Bridgewell, 10 Dearborn Rd., Peabody, MA 01960, Attn: Development & Marketing, or online: Bridgewell.org/ donate or to Project Triangle, Inc., 420 Pearl St., Malden, MA 02148. Nunziante “Ray” Navarro 87 of South Yarmouth and formerly of Saugus died Friday June 19, 2020, after a short illness. He was the husband of the late Charlotte Longfellow Navarro who died in 2009. Married for 41 years, Charlotte was the love of his life. Born in Boston, Ray was the son of the late Roberto and Rose Mazzeo Navarro. He was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School and later attended Ana Maria College where he received his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was passionate about his musical abilities and played the saxophone and clarinet in the military band. He later played in his own band, “The Ray Navarro Orchestra.” For over 30 years, Ray worked for the Everett Police Department and was a Sergeant at the time of his retirement. An avid golfer, Ray enjoyed cooking, spending winters in Florida, summers on Cape Cod, and he was happiest when he was spending time with his family and friends. Ray is survived by two sons, Robert and Albert Navarro; a OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 21
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