THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 21 OBITUARY Frank J. Forti Frank was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Williams) Forti. A Saugus High School graduate, he served in the United States Coast Guard 1953-1955 during the Korea Conflict. Frank worked as a flooring installer. He loved sports, never missing a Red Sox broadcast, word search and puttering in his yard. He is survived by two O f Saugus . Age 93, died on Friday, December 22, at his home in Saugus. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Salamone) Forti. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, daughters; Janice Coburn and her husband Timothy of Lynnfield, Angelyn Piazza and her husband John of NH, four grandchildren; Megan Sniffen & her husband Taylor, Frankie Coburn & his wife Bruna, Kimberly Piazza and Kelsey Piazza. He was predeceased by his daughter Linda Forti and sisters Phyllis Batey and Edith Ciampa. Mr. Forti is also survived by his beloved dog and companion Frankie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Docket No. ES18P0413GD In the Interests of: Luca Marraccino of Saugus, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by M. Alessandra Marraccino of Saugus, MA Damiano Marraccino of Saugus, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 01/22/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 13, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE December 29, 2023 hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Wednesday 4-7 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery, 164 Winter Street, Saugus on Thursday at 11 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Mr. Forti’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @ stjude.org. Edward Fee f Saugus, formerly of Lynn. On December 19th, musician and soloist for 43 O years with the Archdiocese of Boston. He was the husband of Carol (Bryant Bossio) Fee with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. Born in Salem and raised in Lynn he was the son of the late Doris (Brewer) Fee. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lynn and St. John’s Seminary. Upon graduation from St. John’s Seminary in 1971, he spent a year of discernment as a Deacon at St. Joseph’s Parish in Belmont. During this time, it became clear to him that his calling was in providing the music that enhances the Catholic Liturgy. He served as Music Director at Immaculate Conception in Everett for several years, before becoming Music Director at Our Lady of the Assumption, Lynnfield where he served for thirty-five years. During that time, and until recently, he could also be heard as the organist & singer for YEAR IN REVIEW | FROM PAGE 20 the award for showing heart despite a season-ending injury when the team was 3-0. The injured quarterback continued to attend practices and do what he could to help the team. Volunteers talk about the community spirit COVER STORIES | FROM PAGE 7 lishment Review Committee, submits a detailed letter disputing “misconceptions.” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Vice Chair Debra Panetta accuse each other of unethical conduct as hearings on pot establishments get delayed. “Poor attendance” has become an issue in several precincts among candidates running for Town Meeting seats. During a political forum, none of the Board of selectmen candidates say they support expansion of the ash landfill at WIN Waste Innovations’ trash-to-energy incinerCatholic TV’s Daily Mass. In addition to his music ministry, Ed worked in the cancer protocol office at Massachusetts General Hospital. Besides his wife, he is survived by his stepchildren: Shaun Bossio of Wakefield, Jodi Bossio-Smith and her husband Doug of Saco, Maine, Caitlin Bossio of Rochester, NH. and one grandson, Noah Smith. He is also survived by his brother Barry Fee and his wife Sharon of South Hampton, New Hampshire, sisters Judy Stockey of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania & nephews Thomas Fee, Nathaniel Fee and niece Sara (Fee) McGowan. He was predeceased by his sister Rebecca Fee. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St, Boston on Saturday December 30th at 10:30 a.m. Please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Pine Street Inn at http://pinestreetinn.org or the Organ Restoration Fund at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross @ https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/ WeShar e -20000550? tab=home. Mrs. Jessie A. (Sonier) Allison O f Saugus, formerly of Malden. Age 82, and good will that motivated them to be a part of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry’s Annual Thanksgiving food drive. DECEMBER Nine-year-old Camila Giron Guardado receives the Saugus Police Department Life Saving Award and a comator on Route 107. NOVEMBER Signs are popping up all over Saugus, urging residents to vote “Yes” or “No” on whether to elect a commission to revise the Saugus Town Charter. Saugus rejects a ballot question to revise Town Charter by 192 votes; reelects all five selectmen to third consecutive two-year term. There is a closer look at the investigation into the alleged misconduct of Saugus Superintendent Erin McMahon that led to her firing. Saugus football captains reflect on a transformative season, aim for Thanksgiving win. died on Monday, December 18th at the Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers. She was the wife of Robert F. Allison with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born and raised in Malden, Mrs. Allison was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Donald) Sonier. A resident of Saugus for the past 62 years, Jessie was a former bank teller for Eastern Bank and a former waitress at the Ballard. She enjoyed playing Mahjong. Jessie was a devoted member of the First Congregational Church where she enjoyed knitting including making a prayer shawl. She was also tirelessly involved with outreach programs in the Town of Saugus and also worked on the Saugus Fire Department’s annual toy drive. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Allison is survived by her daughter, Marie Gilmore of Saugus; her son, John Allison of Saugus; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Rucker. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessie’s memory may be made to the Pumpkin Patch Fund c/o First Congregational Church of Saugus, 300 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906. A memorial service is planned for the future. mendation from the Board of Selectmen after being credited with saving her mom from choking on a chicken bone. Navy and Marine Veteran Jack Marino stands out among all volunteers at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. He helps obtain and deliver 150 wreaths to the cemetery. DECEMBER A nine-year-old girl receives the Saugus Police Department’s Life Saving Award for saving mom from choking. Locating a marijuana establishment in Saugus will take a unanimous vote when hearings resume after a twomonth delay. The Selectmen settle on Sanctuary Medicinals, one of the candidates hoping to locate a retail marijuana dispensary in Saugus. The six other applicants fail to get enough support for the other two special permits. A former MassDEP official fills the Board of Health vacancy after receiving unanimous support from selectmen.
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