THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 7 MEMORY | FROM PAGE 6 down and when to pick you up,” O’Connell said. “Everyone gravitated toward him.” Serino’s son Matthew said the family is honored to have a stadium named after his father. “Saugus meant the world to him,” Matthew Serino said. “[The complex] is a symbol of our rich athletic tradition; it is the excellence that he always strived for.” Christie Serino’s sister, Maddie Glavin, said the family is proud of the athlete that he was, adding that when he fought his courageous cancer battle, he didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for him. Christie Serino’s brother, Frank, said that when people met him, it’s like they’d known him for 10 years. Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano said Serino was his coach, mentor and friend. “He was the kind of guy you’d give 100% for...so I always gave 110%,” Cogliano said. “I loved him – as did all of his players – and I’m thrilled to have played a part in his dedication.” From left to right: Former selectman/Asst. Coach Scott Brazis, Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano and the late Head Coach Christie Serino. Cogliano received the Coach’s Award in 1984. (Courtesy photo, Anthony Cogliano) AUTOTECH Holding fl owers, family members listen to the heartfelt speeches. DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We offer a Winter Inspection Service that includes: • Oil Filter Change • Anti-Freeze Check • Complete Safety Check Only $39.95 2012 KIA SPORTAGE All Wheel Drive, Most Power Options, Runs Great, Only 95K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Serino’s son, Michael, said his father’s mottos were: “You play for the logo on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back” and “Never forget where you came from.” Selectman Michael Serino is Christie Serino’s fi rst cousin. The speakers, shown from left to right: son Michael Serino, cousin Thomas O’Connell and James Quinlan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com (Most vehicles) 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy For Your Vehicle! $7,995 We Pay Cash Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano helped to organize the dedication.
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