Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 A Reader’s Perspective A member from the Class of 1953 found the Saugus High School All-Class Alumni bbQ to be “a blast” By Mary Kinsell D ick Lynch was hoping he might find someone from his class at the party. He graduated 70 years ago! He thinks he was the oldest one there. He did not find any Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Our 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE ALL HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Chris 2023 Dick Lynch (center), known as “Ritchie” in the Saugus High graduating Class of 1953, attended the Saugus High School All-Class Alumni BBQ Party at the Saugus Everett Elks Grove this past Saturday. Joining him were his wife, Mary Kinsell (left), and organizer Mike Allan (right), of Topsfield, a member of the Saugus High Class of 1979. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) (’79) and Pete Nicolo (’80) got the idea during COVID to organize an event to bring Saugus High grads together at a time when people were feeling isolated and out of touch. No one seemed to be planning any individual class reunions so they wanted to create an event that would bring together multiple classes. They tried it in 2022 for the first time and were encouraged to do it again. As it happened, the Class of ’73 was trying to organize its 50th reunion this year but without much success. They decided to join the All-Class party. About 90 members of that class attended. The total attendance Saturday was 275. The first half of the event, from 1:00-5:00, was held outdoors, where people listened to and danced to the music of DJ Chris Fiori. Henry’s Catering of Malden provided the extensive buffet, and there was a cash bar. According to Mike Allan, the party continued inside the Elks Lodge with more music and dancing from 5:00 on with pizza provided by Prince Pizzeria and cookies from Pace. Mike and Pete want to thank the many people who helped put the event together: Julie Martin from the Saugus Elks, Pete’s wife Anita Mazman, Lisa Maloney, Tom Streton and Ronnie Delgenio, to name a few. Photography credits go to Jim Harrington, including aerial shots from a drone. Photos can be seen on Facebook on Jim’s page or the “Anything in our Town of Saugus Massachusetts” page. When asked if they plan to do it again next year, Mike said he couldn’t say for sure, but maybe by then he’ll forget how much work was involved and be willing to take it on again. Editor’s Note: Mary Kinsell and her husband, Dick Lynch, went to the Saugus High Class BBQ organized by Mike Allan and Pete Nicolo at the Saugus Everett Elks Grove last Saturday (Aug. 26). The couple has been married for 32 years and they live in the house Dick grew up in on Sunnyside Avenue. The Saugus Advocate Saugus’ Only Local Newspaper! classmates but was so pleased to see people there whose families and relatives he knew. He said the party was a blast! The best surprise was when his daughter, Judi Lynch Strout (’80), showed up unexpectedly with her friends. Event organizers Mike Allan
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