THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 7 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love”— Mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee M ark DiGregorio lives life to the fullest, but never too full to bend to help others. Mark lived a full life as owner of multiple successful businesses and a couple of college degrees. He has a keen sense of business and offers this advice: “In life, don’t be too indecisive about a decision you have to make.” “Sit back, re-evaluate the situation and then come to a conclusion,” he said. Mark took care of his father till he passed away with complications of Parkinson’s disease. His father, a Navy veteran, was his best friend. Mark enjoys listening to a variety of music and often sits behind the key boards (selftaught). A few of his hobbies are golfing and being a car enthusiast. “I’m retired now and still living life to the fullest,” he said. Mark has volunteered for 23 years of Motorcycle charity runs. His favorite cause is Toys for Tots. Mark and Diane Bogdan McConnell are part of a quartet Mark DiGregorio (Courtesy of “The Sketch Artist”) who volunteer to run bingo every Wednesday at the Saugus Senior Center. For eight years and counting, he counts and distributes the monies to the winners. He often takes the place of a bingo player if they need a quick break, and he brings water to those who are parched during a game. DiGregorio jokes that “every day above ground is a good one so stay healthy.” In his humble way Mark continues to go about brightening others’ days. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Toys! $599.95 Collectibles! $1,195.95 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 15 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 21. Pictured from left to right: Carol Drake, Diane Coleyn, Jerry Foster, Michael Poto, Phyllis Barone, Judy Worthley, Karen Lorentz, Nancy Nunez, Glen Davis, Gail Sarno, Donna Zinna, Vinnie Zinna, Adel Penkul, Charlie Hickey and Gene Decareau. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) T he Saugus Senior Center was filled with cheer, cake and camaraderie on a recent Friday as it hosted its monthly birthday celebration for its members. Fifteen November birthdays were honored in a festive birthday event. Last month’s celebration was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Diane Tiro, in a beautiful gesture to mark her own recent October birthday. Instead of focusing on her own celebration, she wanted to share the joy and make sure everyone felt special this month. The Senior Center likes to recognize a senior’s birthday on the last Friday of the month with a collective celebration. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo. If anyone would like to sponsor a birthday in honor of someone special, please stop by the office and let us know. Like us on Facebook F advocate newspaper Birthdays are special at the Senior Center acebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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