ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 younger. My father would have his radio on, listening to the games. My uncle used to get a lot of tickets to the Red Sox games. Uncle Diddy used to take me to the games. Then, I started taking my nephew to the games. Q: Who was your favorite player? A: That depends on the year; Ted Williams, when I was a Red Sox fan. I liked Carlton Fisk, too. I had a crush on him! My favorite player for the Yankees was Joe DiMaggio. Derek Jeter was one of my favorite Yankee players. And I like Aaron Judge. I love the Yankees. Q: Besides baseball, what were your hobbies and passions? A: I plays, dancing and Frank Sinaloved musicals and tra. I loved to hear Frank Sinatra sing. Q: Did you ever meet Frank Sinatra? A: I went to see him four times, but I never met him. I wish I had. But I get to listen to him sing every day in the living room. Q: What do you consider the highlights of your life? A: I got married and I had children and I had grandchildren. Q: Did you do much driving? A: No. I used to walk all of the time. I never had a car. Q: What is your secret to making it to 100 years old? What advice do you have for people who want to live that long? A: No drinking. No smoking Q: Who was your favorite president? THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 A: John F. Kennedy. He was Page 7 young. He was handsome. Q: Did you ever get to meet a president? A: I got to meet George Bush [George H. W. Bush]. He came to Teradyne where I worked. That’s where I met him. I got a picture taken of him and me. Q: Who is the most remarkable or most famous person you have ever met? A: I met Clint Eastwood. I also got to meet [actor] Sean Penn. [The meetings happened when Eastwood directed and co-produced the 2003 movie “Mystic River”]. Q: What ’s the biggest change you have seen in your lifetime? A: Cell phones. Q: What was the most inASKS | SEE PAGE 8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Antonetta D’Alessandro is the latest Saugus resident to join the “100 Club” after celebrating her birthday last month. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Sharon Genovese enjoyed a special birthday party promise you riches, but I will promise you that you will never be bored.” “Bob keeps his promise to me. He’s exciting and makes me laugh every day and he’s my best friend,“ Sharon said. When asked about what makes a long marriage, Sharon replied: “Marry your best friend. And don’t go to bed mad at each other.” Happy birthdays and Happy Anniversary to the Genovese family. Sharon Genovese (left), who celebrated her 70th birthday party last Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus, savored the moment with her friend Ruth Berg. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) By Joanie Allbee B ob Genovese generously threw his wife Sharon Genovese a 70th birthday bash last Saturday night (Nov. 8) at the Knights of Columbus at 57 Appleton St. Sharon, who shares her light and life with the world through volunteer causes, shared her birthday cake with their twin sons – Mathew and Bobby – who were born on Sharon’s 41st Birthday. She exclaimed Bob Genovese danced with his wife, Sharon, during her birthday party last Saturday night. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) that having twins was her best birthday present ever. The trio’s Birthday was Nov. 9. As the calendar scrolls through time in 2025, the twins turned 29 as their mom turned 70. Savvy Sharon, with her lavender hair and maxi dress, greeted guests and offered a bounty of food. While bathed in purple light, the Genoveses slowly danced to their wedding song, Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” On October 5, they celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Sharon reminisced about Bob’s proposal: “I can’t Toys! $599.95 Collectibles! $1,195.95 Be prepared before the next power outage. Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote!
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