Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 2, 2019 9 0 TH ANNIVE RS AR Y St. Rocco Feast 2019 August 9th, 10th, & 11th Location: Pearl and Thacher Streets, Malden, MA Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free/residential parking. T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line Friday, August 9, 7pm-11pm 6:30 – Procession With the statue of St. Rocco from the Italian American Citizens Club on Pearl Street 7:00 – 11:00 – Reminisants Saturday, August 10, 4pm-11pm 4:30 – 5:30 – Gian Faraone Smooth crooner, stylish dapper Gian Faraone will perform the hits of Sinatra and other Rat Pack favorites 6:00 – 8:45 – North Shore Acappella All time New England favorites hit the stage 9:00 – 11:00 – Midtown Men The highlight of the 90th Anniversary is the Midtown Men, Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys. Performing Frankie Valli’s all time hits from smash hit musical Jersey Boys. Special guest appearance by Malden native, Dave Russo Comedian. Sunday, August 11, 1pm-9pm 1:00 – Procession With the Statue of St. Rocco with the Italian American Band of Lawrence and the North End Marching Band 4:00 – 5:30 – Presti Players Brass Band Join us for some Jazz, RnB, Classic Rock and BeBop! 6:00 – 9:00 – Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Billy Joel cover band, paying tribute to one of the most successful solo artists of all time. Anchored by a professional dueling pianist and lifelong Billy Joel fan, the band’s dynamic live shows feature Billy’s more rocking mid-70s to early-80s favorites. ASKS | FROM PAGE 13 ter of an instant, they would just do what I asked them. They could be like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde anywhere. But we were blessed with social dogs. And with children, they would like to show off; both of my dogs were showoffs to children; they loved it. Q: Please tell me a little bit about your dad, who I understand was a legendary cop with the Boston Police Department. A: That’s very true. My father was a legend – an icon. I hear so many different descriptions of my dad as a Boston Police detective who worked most of his career out of Station 7 in East Boston. He was a big man but known as “The Bear.” People feared him, but he was fair, and he used to say, “Please don’t take my kindness for weakness.” And my dad was a police officer in the 60s and 70s, with a lot of Mafia things going on, and he was also there during Boston’s forced bussing. So, dad was my idol. I lived up to my dad. He always said that I watched too much “Adam 12.” My dad was just a gentle giant. He would always say to my brother Bobby and me to never be a bully. Q: He wanted you to be a firefighter? A: Well, that’s the story I tell saintroccosfeast.org Beer/Wine Garden, Raffles, Food, Games, and Live Entertainment all weekend! Fun for everyone! 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As I told you before, I was brought up by great parents. I always tried to be kind. My mom and my dad brought me up, along with my siblings, to be fair to everyone because we are all human beings and everybody makes a mistake. Q: What’s your favorite Bruin memory? A: I’d probably say the day that I chose him out of six other K-9s: because I knew he had a big heart and he was top-notch in obedience, agility. I just felt that the first day that I saw him; I fell in love with him. A breeder brought him and six other K-9s to the Boston facility, and I picked him from them. His original name was K-9 Arco. That’s a funny story. I got home and the Bruins had won the Stanley Cup in 2011, and my son Tyler asked if we could change his name because of his colors – black and gold or black and yellow. This is the truth. I had to call Troy Caisey [of the Boston Police Department] that evening and ask him if it was okay, and he said, “Yeah, he’s young enough to change his name.” As far as other favorite memories: He was just a wonderful dog around children. How many times can I say I was blessed? He was just a great dog around my family and friends and at every school activity or social event that I did. I had full trust in that dog. Q: So, every kid in the Saugus School system, at one point or another, may have met Bruin? A: I hope so – at least at the elementary level. I did many, many schools. Q: What did you think about the signs that the kids made at the Oaklandvale School? The principal sent us pictures he had taken of the construction of the signs the kids had made as a tribute to Bruin. A: Again, the only way I can describe it is: etched in my heart. These kids put so much time and effort into these signs. And when the dog actually heard the kids yelling “B-r-u-i-n! B-r-u-i-n!” he actually stood up ASKS | SEE PAGE 16 Summer is Here!
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