Atty. Joseph DiCarlo, 86 Former Revere Mayor, Decorated veteran Atty. Joseph W. DiCarlo, a lifelong Revere resident, died peacefully at home on September 8. He was 86 years old. A decorated US Army veteran of World War II, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medals. He was a...
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LaQuaglia will take part in Jimmy Fund Walk – Dedicates efforts in memory of his daughter, Stacey
Ron LaQuaglia, president of Revere Little League, will be participating in his 21st consecutive Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, September 12. LaQuaglia dedicates his annual effort in memory of his daughter, Stacey, who passed away on April 20, 2005, at the age of 30. Miss LaQuaglia received treatment for her condition at...
American Resolve – Remembering the anniversary of 9/11
We again mark the terrorist attacks launched upon us on September 11, 2001. We again remember the dead from those attacks – and we remember and recall the memories of those who have died fighting terrorism since we decided to go after those who would destroy our way of life if given the chance....
Arrest Report 09-10-2010
Monday, August 30 Thomas Kennedy, 40, of Peabody, was arrested on one warrant. Horn Ouch, 41, of 67 Franklin Ave, was charged with assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. Wayne Tillett, 27, of Jamaica Plain, was charged with violating a protective order. Tuesday, August 31 No Arrests Reported Wednesday, September 1...
Obituaries 09-10-2010
Pasquale ‘Nicky’ Navarro Wallpaper Designer and freelance photographer Pasquale "Nicky" Navarro died unexpectedly at his Chelsea home on September 5. He was 85 years old. Mr. Navarro was born and raised in Fall River and moved to Everett as a young boy. He moved to Chelsea in 1951 when he married the love of...
First Annual Silvio Cella Family Foundation Golf Tournament a success
The First Annual Silvio Cella Family Foundation Golf Tournament, raised over $20,000 for the Foundation’s annual grant program, which will help give high school football programs in Massachusetts the tools needed to be successful on the gridiron and help prepare young men for college, careers and family. At the dinner following the Tournament, our...
Wonderland closes
Wonderland closing after all these years is a tragedy for this city. It is a tragedy of the first order. First, there are the nearly 100 longtime employees who have lost their jobs. Second, it is the end of an industry, which came to exist only electronically in its last and most current incarnation....
Lodie’s guilty plea
In a very sad post script to the murder of Revere Police Officer Daniel Talbot comes the Derek Lodie guilty plea last week in Suffolk Superior Court, which resulted in no extra time being served for another violent crime, which he committed. The front page photograph showed a smiling Lodie – and our thoughts,...
Arrest Report 08-25-2010
MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Jorge Barreto, 44, of 135 Atlantic Ave., was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. Rainer Lee Lentz, 57, of 742 Broadway, was arrested on charges of assault & battery and assault by means of a dangerous weapon. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Brian J. Henault, 39, of Somerville, was arrested on...
Obituaries 08-25-2010
Josephine Namey Winthrop resident Josephine Namey of Winthrop, formerly of Malden, died at the Whidden Hospital, Everett on August 15. She was 82 years old. Born in Lebanon, the daughter of the late Naif and Saide Mahanna, she came to this country at an early age. She was the beloved wife of Tophill Namey...
Purse reductions could be a harbinger of things to come
By John Lynds For the Journal Suffolk Downs ownership was not kidding when they said they needed casino gaming to sure up its dwindling thoroughbred industry. The famed racetrack’s ownership is trying to force powerful state leaders to go all in on gaming in the state. With the state’s gaming bill in limbo due...
The FBI Investigation – What will the information reveal?
At least two all day visits to Revere City Hall last week by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation points quite clearly to a possible investigation into alleged municipal corruption in Revere. The FBI agents apparently scrutinized and made copies of numerous contracts and work orders in the Building Department and it appears...
On Revere Beach – Valet parking would solve a lot of problems
The parking curfew along the length of Revere Beach should not be altered to suit the specific needs of various businesses operating on Revere Beach. The parking curfew right now treats everyone equally – and this is the way it should remain in order for it to be fairly implemented. The State Police have...
Arrest Report 08-18-2010
MONDAY, AUGUST 9 Ismar Garcia, 30, of Chelsea, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Joshua Rodriguez, 19, of Marblehead, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to operate had been revoked. Charlie D. Vick, 21, of Everett, was arrested on charges of illegal...
Obituaries 08-18-2010
Mary Johnson Retired Lithograher’s Union Office Manager Mary E. (Paul) Johnson, a 59 year resident of Revere, died at home on August 10 following a long illness. She was 85 years old. Born and raised in Somerville, she was a 1942 graduate of Somerville High School. She married Revere native Ernest C. Johnson, who...
Bocce on the beach; tourney will benefit the Rumney Marsh Bural Ground Restoration Committee
The Bocce balls will be rolling on Revere Beach Saturday, Aug. 21, as part of the Bocce on the Beach at Low Tide fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Restoration Committee and organizers said it’s a first for the Beach. “We wanted to have something that was a little...
Last Gasp – There’s still hope for casino legislation
The expanded gaming bill is not dead, yet. There is the chance the legislation could come back to full blown life if the legislature is brought back into session, and soon. That is a possibility because the state is set to receive $675 million in federal funding that would require the legislature to assign...
Arrest Report 08-12-2010
MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Jeffrey L. Boggs, 19, of Woburn, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance and shoplifting. Ricardo dos Reis, 30, of 1123 Revere Beach Parkway, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Patrick J. McLaughlin, 26, of Everett...
Obituaries 08-12-2010
Antonio Cafarelli Retired Revere Police Lieutenant, founding member of Revere Little League Antonio J. "Tony" Cafarelli, Revere Police Lieutenant (Retired), died on August 7 at his Revere home following a long and stoic battle with serious illness. He was 88 years old. Born to Nicholas and Maria (Panebianco) Caferelli, Italian immigrants, he was one...
Phillies win back-to-back championships
By Andrea Mazzarelli This year is the second year in a row that the Phillies have made it all the way to the championship. No, not the Philadelphia Phillies, but the St. Mary’s Major League 10-12 year olds and they have won both years in a row. With the season spanning the months from...
