Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 OBITUARIES Alessandra “Sandra” (Spallone) Zaia O f Saugus. Age 100, peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday, August 26th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Frank and her beloved children Linda and John. Born in Brighton, Mrs. Zaia was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Tomacelli) Spallone. Sandra held many jobs from the age of 14 to 82 years old. She worked as a clerk and a waitress and spent the last 36 working years at Conant Control as a machinist assembler. She belonged to many clubs, loved dancing and socializing, and in her retirement, loved to travel, including a trip to San Bartolomeo, Italy to visit her parent’s birthplace. She was an artist, loved crosswords, reading, sewing, cooking, and playing scrabble. Sandra was the matriarch of her beautiful, devoted family. Sandra leaves the following message for her family – “I would like my family to remember that I am so very proud of my children and grandchildren and that I love you all so very much. I have lived a good life because I had the love of a good family and I was very blessed. Always remember that you are a family and keep close, and that your family is there for you always, and to love each other and be kind to each other.” Sandra leaves behind her daughters, Sandra Colucci and her husband Robert of Grand Island, FL, Marilyn Cipriano and her husband Richard of Saugus, Elaine Gaff and her husband Ron of Saugus; her son Frank Zaia, Jr. and his wife Lisa of West Newbury; daughter-in-law, Nancy Zaia of Haverhill; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren; her brother, Michael Spallone of Saugus; sister-in-law, Margaret Spallone; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her children Linda and John, Sandra was predeceased by 2 grandchildren and her siblings, Margaret Como, Leonard Spallone, and her best friend and sister the late Millie Robertson. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave. Saugus on Tuesday,August.Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to either Care Dimensions @ caredimensions.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @ stjude.org. Carole E. (Carye) Felix O f North Andover, formerly of Saugus-Age 80, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 23rd. She was the beloved wife of Ret. Saugus Police Chief Edward J. Felix with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Malden, Mrs. Felix was the daughter of the late in Carole’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude. org. Anthony L. Bicchieri introduced to her in the parking lot of the G.E. and 2 years later on October 9, 1949 he married this young lady, Ann Divisione’ the love of his life; and that was the beginning of their beautiful love affair. In addition to his dance Edward and Margaret (Sonier) Carye. A longtime resident of Saugus before moving to N. Andover two years ago, Carole was a waitress at the Hilltop for over 30 years. She loved visiting casinos and has been on over 30 cruises. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who was a great cook. She loved playing Nintendo with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the apple of her eye. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Felix is survived by her three children, Lisa Felix of Boxford, Ret. State Police Major John “Brian” McHale and his wife Corinne of Dracut, and David Felix of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Laura Marchetti-Owen, Anthony Marchetti, Sarah Marchetti, Thomas Shidlow, Amanda Alexander, Nicole Sforza-Maggiore, Mario Sforza, and Jaclyn Sforza and nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Carye of Whitman and Bruce Carye of Lynnfield; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine McLean of Georgetown. She was predeceased by her sister Christine Flannagan. Relatives and friends attended visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Friday, August 26th. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations 1. On Sept. 2, 1912, the Boy Scouts of America awarded the first of what type of award? 2. What Mexican food’s name means “Little Donkey”? 3. How are Monsters of the Midway, The Bronx Bombers and The NoName Defense similar? 4. What two U.S. states produce coffee? 5. On Sept. 3, 1856, Louis Sullivan, a pioneer in skyscraper design, was born in what city nicknamed The Hub? 6. According to Judges 16:19 in the Bible, how many braids did Samson’s hair have? 7. What month’s birthstone is not a mineral? 8. On Sept. 4, 1888, George Eastman received a U.S. patent for a box camera and registered what trademark name? 9. September 5 is Labor Day; what Founding Father said, in Poor Richard’s Almanack, “No man e’er was glorious, who was not laborious”? 10. What is the world’s largest fruit? 11. On September 5 in what year was the first Labor Day parade (in NYC): 1882, 1906 or 1930? 12. The world’s largest fiddle, which is 60’ tall, including the bow, and in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, is made of what: driftwood, steel or teak? 13. What sports event in Zaire was called “The Rumble in the Jungle”? 14. On Sept. 6, 1916, in Memphis, Tenn., the first Piggly Wiggly opened, O f Saugus , also known as “ Tony Barrie,” died peacefully with his beloved wife Ann by his side on August 28, at the amazing age of 101. Born in Boston on July 9, 1921, he was the son of the late Anna and Frank Bicchieri. Tony received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1943 from Tufts University. While there he was also commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. He went on to work for 44 years as an Engineer at General Electric Company in Lynn where he taught Quality Control and was a supervisor. Tony had quite the musical career spanning over 80 years! He was an accomplished musician playing the violin, saxophone, and clarinet and went on to be the featured singer with many top big bands who regularly performed at popular venues throughout New England. In 1947 while performing at the Totem Pole Ballroom, he found himself captivated by a young lady dancing with her date. A few weeks later he was which was what business first? 15. What are the names of the two Muppets named after hotels? 16. Who wrote and set a novel at Orchard House? 17. September 7 is National Beer Lovers Day; in what decade were beer cans not allowed in the USA? 18. What is the fastest dog breed? 19. In 1980 what singer-songwriter released an album called “One-Trick Pony”? 20. On Sept. 8, 1961, JAMA reported statistics linking heavy smoking with heart disease; what does JAMA stand for? band, Tony also led the Tony Barrie Marching Band which has been performing numerous parades throughout the greater Boston area since 1949. Considered the longest running independent band in the region, the Tony Barrie Marching Band continues performing under great new leadership sharing his enthusiasm for bringing joy to many through music and fun. Tony loved his musical life and shared countless stories of events he played and the people he met along with way. Tony was truly an entertainer and insisted on motivating the spectators to participate! Whether you were brought into a conga line wearing funny hats, or at a parade where out of nowhere, you were being serenaded by a “happy birthday” song – it was always a memorable event with the Tony Barrie band! In 2006 at age 85, Tony developed a wound that resulted in an amputation of his right leg. But that never stopped him! Although unable to march, he continued to lead the marching band on the sidelines. Tony continued entertaining up until his 100th birthday where he could be found bringing joy and memories to many at assisted living facilities throughout the north shore. Tony had a zest for life and always wanted to motivate people to LIVE! Tony leaves behind his deOBITS | SEE PAGE 18 ANSWERS 1...... Eagle Scout 2. .... Burrito 3. .... They are names of sports teams’ lineups (Chicago Bears, New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins, respectively) 4. .... California and Hawaii 5. .... Boston 6. .... Seven 7. .... June (pearl) 8. .... Kodak 9. .... Benjamin Franklin 10. .. The Atlantic giant pumpkin 11. .. 1882 12. .. Solid steel 13. .. The championship boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali (Oct. 30, 1974) 14. .. Self-service grocery 15. .. Statler and Waldorf 16. .. Louisa May Alcott (“Little Women”) 17. .. 1942-1947 due to the war 18. .. Greyhound 19. .. Paul Simon 20. .. Journal of the American Medical Association
17 Publizr Home