Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 22, 2023 OBITUARIES Martha L. Elizalde O f Saugs. Age 75, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield on Sunday, November 12th. Born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Martha was the daughter of the late Edmund Elizalde and Rosa Elizalde Villalobos. She came to live in New Jersey in 1968 and had been a resident of Saugus for the past 43 years. Martha was a former loan officer for State Street Bank where she worked for 10 years. Martha is survived by her son Edmund Sosa of Saugus; granddaughter Elizabeth; one great-grandchild, Lincoln Tatro; one brother, Carlos Elizalde of NJ; and two sisters, Isabel Elizalde and Sylvia ElizalSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 2 2 p.m.at the Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St. Because of last year and continuing this year’s craziness, more families are hurting more than ever and are in need of help for Christmas. As we all know, when times are tough, toys for the children may get overlooked. Retired Capt. Bill O’Malley of the Saugus Fire Department will be collecting the toys and delivering them to those families in need. Please share this information with your family, friends and coworkers. If we can all tell a handful of friends who have found themselves far luckier than most to donate one extra toy, imagine all the toys we can collect. Also, come meet Lily the Lion and Mrs. Claus. They will be there to greet and thank you. Let’s all try to make Christmas of 2023 far better than the rest of the year. Together we can make a difference and help put some miles on many faces. Please feel free to share this information via social media, etc. Special “Shout Outs” For this week’s paper, two of our readers submitted recommendations for people they want to publicly acknowledge. Saugonian Doris Napier offered: “A huge shout out to the Saugus Senior Center and Laurie Davis and her entire staff as well as all the Volunteers who make each day so pleasant and happy there. It is always an upbeat vibe with everyone who enters the front door. I know because I’m there four days a week! God bless them all.” Debbie Hoyle of Cliftonde both of FL. Services were private. Mrs. Joh Marie Reed O f Saugus, formerly of East Boston. Died on Thursday, November 16th at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 62. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. (Frautten) Reed. Born and raised in East Boston and a resident of Saugus for the past 30 years, Mrs. Reed was the daughter of Lucille (Frusciante) and the late Charles Reed of East Boston. Joh loved taking her nephews on trips and making them Halloween costumes. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting and loved her dog. In addition to her mother, Joh is survived by her brother, Edward Reed and dale Congregational Church gave a collective shout out to the organizations that held food drives to assist the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry’s latest Thanksgiving food drive: “Belmonte STEAM Academy 5th Grade Class, Girl Scouts, ATCK Fitness, Hammersmith Restaurant, Pioneer Charter School, Corinne Riley, and the library – in addition to many individuals who donated.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Curbside leaf pick-up ends soon The Town of Saugus reminds residents that the final week for leaf pick-up of 2023 is from Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday and Friday. Leaves should be left outside at the curb by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspechis wife Jen of FL; two nephews, Scott and James; and two nieces, Emily and Anna. She was predeceased by her sister Wendy Reed and nephew, Stephen. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday, November 21followed by a service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joh’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. Maria O’Donnell O f Saugus passed away on November 18, 2023 due to complications from lymphoma. She was 78 years old. Maria is survived by her loving husband John of 57 tional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. or at the DPW at 515 Main St. in Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. The Old Sachem talks about subway history Laura Eisner, who writes the weekly “Saugus Gardens” article for The Saugus Advocate, wanted to share with our readers: “For the November meeting of the Saugus Historical Society, Bill Stewart, known as the Old Sachem, told the fascinating story of the first subway system in the U.S., which was of course in Boston. His tale of its establishment and expansion was full of fascinating details from scientific controversies to students waving bones around when the cemetery on the common was disturbed. The subway construction was part of what was called ‘the second industrial revolution’ as horse drawn carriages gave way to gas powered vehicles and then quickly to electric cars on trolleys. The new underground model of transportation became a solution to the traffic jams, a result of many types of vehicles above-ground and a massive increase in population, as immigrants poured in after disasters in Ireland and several other countries during the 19th century. London’s subway system had opened, and years, her son Stephen, her son Sean and his wife Lisa, and her grandchildren Katherine, Abby and Kelsey. She is also survived by her sisters Camille and Pauline and many friends and extended family members. A resident of Saugus for 53 years, Maria was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and always put her family first. She enjoyed Paris was working on one but it was not yet finished when Boston began this project. The first section, beneath Tremont Street, opened to passengers on September 1, 1897. Later other sections were added to provide service beneath other busy sections of the city. The presentation ended with a video of the Kingston Trio singing ‘Charlie on the MTA’ with many of the audience singing along. This song, written in 1949, tells a humorous story of the trials of a man who boarded the subway in Boston when the fare was a dime, but could not pay the remaining fare necessary to disembark when the price was raised at noon. It became a hit in 1959 when recorded by the Kingston Trio, and remains well known as the audience response showed. Bill writes weekly articles in the Saugus Advocate about sports, history, and occasionally other subjects with the same attention to detail and sense of humor.” MEG Foundation winners Here’s a list of the MEG Foundation winners from Nov. 12: Benson, Karen; Manoogian, Donna; Brammer, Lauren; Maryquardo, James; Camuso, Bob; McDougall, Jomarie; Cannizzaro, Rosetta; McGonigle, Sarah; Cassarino, Anthony; Merritt, Janis; Chadwick, Tonya; Miranda, Josie; Chainey, D.; Momperousse, Renee; Clark, Samantha; Moreschi, Christine; Colaianni, Tori; Moschella, Dianne; Crawford, Cheryl; Nadeau, Jessica; DeCristoforo, Stephanie; O’Connell, Joanne; Deon, Brian; O’Neil, Debbie; Fanco, Tracy; Pabon, Pebbly; Ferraro, Melissa; Phelan, Tricia; Ferrero, Paxton; Phipps, Harry; nothing more than being with her grandchildren. She also loved cooking, the saltwater air of Nahant beach, vacationing in Maine, and the Red Sox. Maria had tremendous faith and a heart after God. She showed amazing resilience as she never stopped fighting against her illness. Her positive attitude and unselfishness throughout her battle were remarkable testaments to her character. She will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held for Maria at Crossroad Christian Church located at 15 Lynn St in Peabody, MA on Saturday December 2nd at 11:00AM. Donations in Maria’s memory may be made to Crossroad Christian Church or to the charity of your choice. Finn, Diana; Price, Tia; Folino, Donna; Riley, Corinne; Ford, Mike; Roach, Ginny; Furtado, Maureen; Sanderson, Gina; Giannetta, John; Speziale, Karen; Guercio, Roy; Staples, Buddy; Hogan, Dawn; Staples, Patti; Hunter, Margery; Surrett, Lauren; Jarosz, Haley; Swanson, Jean; Johnson, Carol; Wood, Caitlyn; Leonard, Kathy; Zapolski, Charlie; Loberg, Ericka; Loberg, Ericka; Lowell, Holly. Comedy lineup at the Kowloon Restaurant The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway (Route 1 North) in Saugus, has set its autumn comedy lineup continuing into November. Nov. 24: Mark Riley, Boston Comedy Festival Runner-Up, former NHL referee, Carolyn Plummer, James Hamilton. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $20. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online (www.kowloonrestaurant.com). About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town.
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