THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 5 Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home owner Ciccarelli dies at 86 P aul F. Ciccarelli, of Saugus, owner of the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus, died on August 11 at the, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 86. Ciccarelli leaves his wife, Mary (Porcella) Ciccarelli, with whom he had been married for 62 years. He was born in East Boston and was raised in Orient Heights. He was a graduate of St. Lazarus School, Christopher Columbus High School, Boston State College FIREFIGHTING | FROM PAGE 3 change to the local fire service. He passed the exam in 1972 and soon joined the Saugus Fire Department. Shipulski was a true hometown hero and received several commendations for saving lives in the line of duty. He was the 2007 recipient of the Thomas R. Linskey Award of Merit – the Fire Department’s most prestigious award – which recognizes meritorious service and heroic acts. The Saugus Board of Selectmen honored him with a citation in May 2008 for saving a girl’s life while he was off duty. While having dinner, Shipulski’s daughter noticed a neighbor who was running around in distress – the victim of an apparent drug overdose. Shipulski revived the girl by administering CPR. Selectman Jeff Cicolini said Tuesday that Shipulski was a wonderful guy and a pleasure to talk to. “I always enjoyed our conversations about the status of the town and of local sports teams in Dunkin’ Donuts,” Cicolini said. “My heartfelt condolences go out to his entire family; may he rest in eternal peace.” Selectwoman Corinne Riley called Shipulski a decorated and highly respected Saugus firefighter for 40 years. “Simply put, he was a hero here in Saugus, and as a first responder could be relied upon in emergencies,” Riley said on Tuesday. “I was very saddened to hear of his passing.” Riley added that the Shipulskis are wonderful people in town, and her heartfelt condolences go out to Karen, Kristen and the rest of his family, noting that he will be sorely missed. Selectwoman Debra Panetta said Shipulski re - and New England Institute of Applied Anatomy & Science (NEI). He was a schoolteacher and football coach before becoming a funeral director. Ciccarelli was a Past President of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, retired Board of Director for the Saugus Bank (now known as North Shore Bank), member of the Massachusetts “100 Club,” Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Lynn Yacht Club, Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 and the Saugus ITAM Club. He loved sailing, boating and saltwater fi shing. He was also a talented woodworker, creating dollhouses for family and friends, building furniture for the funeral home and both St. Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament Churches in Saugus. He was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. Besides his wife, Ciccarelli leaves his children – Ann Ciccarelli, Michael Ciccarelli & his wife Carol (Savage) – all of Saugus, his grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. At Paul’s request in lieu of fl owers donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James D. Chang Cardiac Research Fund c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, CVI-Cardiovascular Clinic, Shapiro 7, Boston, MA 02215. A funeral Mass was held at Blessed Sacrament Church. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Paul F. Ciccarelli (Courtesy photo) Retired fi refi ghter Chuck Shipulski in uniform ceived many awards for going above and beyond, adding that he was deeply involved with the town. “My sincere condolences to his family,” Panetta said, adding that she met him a few times. FIREFIGHTING | SEE PAGE 6
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