LYNN

Arrests

Abed Hasan, 64, of 330 Essex St., was arrested and charged with breaking and entering daytime for a felony at 12:56 p.m. Monday.

Sabrina Mclane, 57, of 77 Green St., was arrested and charged with possession of a Class C drug, possession of a Class E drug and sexual conduct for a fee at 11:13 p.m. Sunday.

Everildo Najera, 26, of 93 Hollingsworth St., was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property under $250 and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 3:09 a.m. Monday.

Kenneth Nelson, 54, of 21 Belle Ave., was arrested and charged with failure to stop/yield, marked lanes violation, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and receiving stolen property under $250 at 12:34 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:17 a.m. Monday at Columbia and Eastern avenues; at 12:40 p.m. Monday at Nahant Rotary at 1 Lynnway.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 7:21 p.m. Sunday on Brightwood Terrace; at 1:36 a.m. Monday on Hamilton Avenue.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 12:22 p.m. Monday at 324 Essex St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 7:03 p.m. Sunday at Union Hospital at 500 Lynnfield St.; at 7:36 p.m. Sunday at MBTA Parking Garage at 186 Market St.; at 9:12 p.m. Sunday at 148 Liberty St.; at 11:52 p.m. Sunday at 78 Central Ave.; at 1:11 a.m. Monday at 70 Baldwin St.; at 6:44 a.m. Monday at 34 Tudor St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 9:42 p.m. Sunday at Wendy’s at 377 Lynnway; at 11:07 p.m. Sunday at CVS at 65 Boston St.; at 11:15 p.m. Sunday at 20 E Highland St.; at 12:01 a.m. Monday at 15 George St.; at 6:19 a.m. Monday at Brother’s Deli at 41 Market St.

A report of a fight at 11:24 p.m. Sunday at 127 Washington St.  

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 9:12 a.m. Monday at 24 Oakland Ave.; at 11:53 a.m. Monday at Family Dollar at 200 Union St.

LYNNFIELD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:27 p.m. Thursday on Condon Circle; at 9 a.m. Friday on Condon Circle; at 6:12 p.m. Sunday at Lynnfield High School at 275 Essex St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:48 p.m. Saturday at Whole Foods Market at 100 Market St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 8:57 p.m. Saturday at 480 S Broadway. A patient was transported to North Shore Children’s Hospital.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 8:35 a.m. Friday at Nail Salon on Post Office Square.

Complaints

A report of an unwanted party at 10:24 p.m. Thursday at Warburg at 9 Wirthmore Lane; at 11:22 a.m. Monday at Starbucks at 420 Market St.

A report of juvenile offenses at 10:54 p.m. Friday at 813 Summer St. and 1 Knoll Road. A caller reported youths in the roadway walking towards passing vehicles. An officer spoke with the youths; at 1:05 p.m. Saturday at 394 Summer St.

A report of a disturbance at 12:02 a.m. Saturday at Bali-Hai Restaurant at 93 Moulton Drive. A caller reported a patrol broke a window with his/her hand. The window will be replaced without police intervention; at 12:36 a.m. Monday at 100 King Rail Drive.

A report of a suspicious person at 9:57 a.m. Saturday at Center Post Office at 38 Summer St. A caller reported a suspicious male asked of there was an Easter egg hunt in the area.

A report of a suspicious auto at 11:37 a.m. Saturday at 17 Heritage Lane. A caller reported the operator of a pick-up truck took the mail from the mailbox. An officer spoke with the mailman, who said the mail had not been delivered.

Theft

A report of a stolen unregistered motor vehicle at 10:02 a.m. Friday at Herb Chambers Cadillac at 395 N Broadway.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:27 a.m. Sunday on Seaview Avenue. A caller reported a vehicle knocked over a hydrant and struck a tree. The hydrant was sheared off at the barrel; at 5:07 p.m. Sunday on Lighthouse Lane.

Complaints

A report of a speeding motor vehicle at 6:55 a.m. Monday in the vicinity of Gilbert Heights Road and Ocean Avenue. A caller complained that a person driving a motor vehicle is speeding. She thinks the person is delivering papers. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 12:45 p.m. Sunday on Evans Road. A walk-in party reported someone has been using his credit card account for Uber in the last four months. The party was advised to speak to his bank.

A report of a missing purse at 5:51 p.m. Sunday on Intervale Road. A caller reported his wife realized her purse was either lost or stolen on March 16. He stated his house cleaner found the residence door open on that day.

PEABODY

Arrests

Jerry R. Garcia, 26, of 10 Northend St., Apt. 2, was arrested and charged with five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of a threat to commit crime at 6:41 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:14 p.m. Sunday at 91 Endicott St. and 137 Lowell St.; at 4:57 p.m. Sunday at 70 Russell St. A caller reported a car into a tree; at 9:14 a.m. Monday at 65 Walnut St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 9:18 a.m. Monday on Lowe Street. Past assault with an umbrella.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 9:36 p.m. Sunday at 67 Tremont St. Two vehicles were broken into. Both had passenger windows broken, with a purse containing a wallet taken from each.

A report of a breaking and entering at 1:13 p.m. Monday at 12 Crowninshield St.

Complaints

A report of trespassing at 2:37 p.m. Sunday at 166R Main St. A caller reported homeless people living on his property.

A report of a disturbance at 6:34 p.m. Sunday at Lahey Health & Medical Center at 1 Essex Center Drive.

A report of threats at 6:41 p.m. Sunday at 10 Northend St. A caller reported Jerry Garcia was returning from Salem to damage her vehicle with a tire iron. An additional report stated Garcia was on scene threatening with a knife, and fled in a black Honda Civic. He was arrested.

A report of wildlife at 1:11 p.m. Monday at 13 Gwinnett Road. A caller reported a mangy looking fox living in the area. The caller was told that Animal Control does not trap nuisance wildlife, and he should call Mass Wildlife for further instructions on how to get rid of the animal legally. He was directed to call Animal Control if there is human exposure to the animal, or if it becomes immobile and unable to care for itself.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 10:11 p.m. Sunday on Veterans Memorial Drive. A male party was transported to Union Hospital; at 12:03 a.m. Monday at 4 Scenic Road. Class A drug overdose. A male party was transported to Union Hospital.

REVERE

Arrests

Anthony E. Flores, 25, of 160 Olive Ave., Malden, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of property damage, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license subsequent offense, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, motor vehicle operator refusing to identify self, using a motor vehicle without authority, habitual traffic offender, resisting arrest and threat to commit crime at 2:08 a.m. Saturday.

Freddrick Wayne Lee, 27, of Box 321, Centerville, was arrested and charged with using a motor vehicle without authority and on a warrant at 2:02 a.m. Friday.

Katelynn M. Surles, 23, of 61 Highland St., Apt. 3, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation over $100 and on a warrant at 11:10 a.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:13 p.m. Friday at Tackle & Bait Shop on Brown Circle; at 1:06 p.m. Friday on State Road; at 4:29 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of Augustus and Grover streets; at 9:42 p.m. Friday on Vane Street; at 2:08 a.m. Saturday at Squire Lounge on Squire Road; at 2:25 p.m. Sunday on Brown Circle; at 11:05 p.m. Sunday in the vicinity of Cooledge Street.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:41 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of VFW Parkway; at 5:16 p.m. Friday at Parkway Convenience on Revere Beach Parkway; at 5:29 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of North Shore Road and Shirley Avenue; at 11:01 a.m. Saturday at Sabella’s Ravioli on Broadway; at 9:58 p.m. Saturday on Winthrop Avenue; at 11:51 a.m. Sunday on Cooledge Street.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 1:32 p.m. Saturday on Winthrop Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 5:10 p.m. Friday on Hy-Sil Avenue; at 5:15 p.m. Friday on North Shore Road; at 11:51 p.m. Friday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Drive; at 12:26 a.m. Saturday at Moose Club on Broadway; at 4:16 a.m. Saturday on Jones Road; at 9:19 a.m. Saturday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 10:36 a.m. Saturday at Dunkin Donuts on Beach Street; at 3:41 p.m. Saturday on Homer Street; at 5:03 p.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Revere Beach Parkway and Furlong Drive; at 6:01 p.m. Saturday at Dollar Tree on Squire Road; at 10:36 p.m. Saturday on Highland Street; at 2:16 a.m. Sunday at Comfort Inn & Suites on American Legion Highway; at 2:35 a.m. Sunday on Centennial Avenue; at 6:44 a.m. Sunday at IHOP on Squire Road; at 12:07 p.m. Sunday on Dashwood Street; at 12:47 p.m. Sunday on Malden Street; at 2:26 p.m. Sunday on Hyde Street; at 3 p.m. Sunday on Cooledge Street; at 9:17 p.m. Sunday on American Legion Highway.

A report of an unwanted person at 3:16 p.m. Friday on Sumner Street; at 9:19 a.m. Saturday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 6:31 p.m. Sunday at Asalam Market on North Shore Road; at 6:34 p.m. Sunday at Seven Day Store on Winthrop Avenue; at 6:44 p.m. Sunday at Showcase Cinemas on Squire Road; at 8:50 p.m. Sunday on Cooledge Street.

A report of a missing person at 10:46 p.m. Friday on Proctor Avenue; at 8:23 p.m. Sunday at Oceanview Realty Apartments on Revere Beach Boulevard.

A report of shots fired at 2:53 a.m. Sunday in the vicinity of Essex Street.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 6:06 p.m. Friday on Adams Street; ast 7:48 p.m. Saturday on Beach Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 8:41 a.m. Friday on Sherman Street; at 12:21 p.m. Friday on Fenno Street; at 7:07 p.m. Friday at Market Basket on Squire Road; at 9:04 p.m. Friday at Check Cashing on Broadway; at 1:12 p.m. Sunday on School Street.

A report of auto theft at 9:06 a.m. Sunday on Roland Road.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 12:22 p.m. Friday at Main Street and Broadway; at 7:48 p.m. Sunday at Main and Summer streets.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:51 a.m. Friday at Continental Restaurant at 266 Broadway.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 4:54 p.m. Saturday at Noah’s Motors at 622 Broadway.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 7:10 p.m. Sunday at 12 Spring Lane. A caller reported her home was broken into.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 7:16 a.m. Friday at Verizon at 459 Main St.; at 11:28 p.m. Friday at 405 Lincoln Ave.; at 1:01 a.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Stockade Road. A caller reported multiple teenagers in the area were screaming; at 2:14 a.m. Sunday at Kelly’s Roast Beef of Saugus at 595 Broadway.

A report of suspicious activity at 7:39 p.m. Friday at 6 Anderson Way. A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle drove up in front of her home and threw a bucket at her home.

Fire

A report of a chimney fire at 10:04 p.m. Sunday at 27 Harwich St. A caller reported a chimney fire and was advised by dispatch to evacuate the building. Fire and an officer reported a minor fire, with the homeowner containing it. The fire was extinguished in about half an hour.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 8:05 a.m. Friday at Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. at 189 Central St. A caller reported it appears someone may have shot a BB through a window; at 8:37 a.m. Friday at Stop & Shop at 180 Main St. A man reported someone keyed his car the previous day; at 11:28 a.m. Friday at Tom’s Bait & Tackle at 78 Ballard St. A man reported damage to the window, which he believes was caused by a BB gun; at 2:10 p.m. Friday at J&M Italian Specialty at 340 Central St. A man reported two holes in the front window of his shop.

SWAMPSCOTT

Complaints

A report of an uninvited guest at 11:21 a.m. Sunday at 46 Stetson Ave.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 3:46 p.m. Sunday at 450 Paradise Road. A caller reported having her pocketbook taken out of her shopping cart.  

BY GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Alexander Echevarria, 20, was arrested for armed assault with intent to murder for allegedly shooting a Lynn man, according to Lynn District Court documents.

Echevarria of 48 Tudor St. was arraigned in Lynn District Court on Friday and held without bail, pending a dangerousness hearing, set for Wednesday.

A witness to the shooting, Xavier Gonzales, 22, of Lynn, said that on March 9, he returned home from college and went to pick up the eventual shooting victim, Mark Daniels, 22, of Lynn, at 56 Essex St., according to court documents. Also present at the apartment was Echevarria and a 17-year-old Lynn resident, the report said.

Gonzales told police the trio were using Xanax and smoking marijuana and that Echevarria was “messed up” and asleep. Gonzales, Daniels and the juvenile left him there to go to 9 Hutchinson Court, the site of the shooting, to smoke marijuana. The juvenile left, and Daniels and Gonzales returned to sleep, where Echevarria was asleep on the couch, according to the police report.

Gonzales told police that he was carrying a handgun. The next morning, on March 10, he told police he was confronted by Echevarria when he was leaving to drop his mother off at work. He told police he had left his gun on the couch. Upon returning home, Gonzales realized his gun was missing. He contacted Daniels and learned he was at 9 Hutchinson Court, the police report said.

There, Gonzales was informed that Echevarria awoke from his Xanax-induced sleep the previous night to find his money, marijuana and gun missing. Echevarria told Gonzales that he took his gun. Gonzales was told by Echevarria that he confronted the juvenile earlier about the missing items, choked him, pulled out the gun, stuck in his face, and fired a round through the window of the house as he left, police said.

Gonzales told police that Echevarria refused to return his gun. Later, he said Echevarria told the group of people present at the house that each owed him money, except for Gonzales. Echevarria and Daniels moved to the sidewalk in front of the house, where Echevarria challenged Daniels, asking “you think I’m playing?”

Daniels asked him to calm down and Echevarria pulled out the gun and pointed it at him, firing one round at him. Echevarria then fired two more shots at Daniels’ chest, according to the police report.  

Gonzales told police he then took Daniels to Union Hospital. He was eventually taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for life-threatening injuries, requiring surgery, according to police.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley

The Knowledge Is Power Program charter school plans to double enrollment from 121 kindergartners to 240 students by September.

Like it or not, charter schools are making an impact on Lynn just as they are influencing education across the state.

On Wheeler Street near the city’s center, the Knowledge Is Power Program charter school is building an elementary school one floor at a time in the J.B. Blood building. KIPP isn’t actually constructing a new structure. It is expanding its space needs in the Blood building one grade at a time. The charter school plans to double enrollment to 240 kindergartners, up from 121 students by September.

KIPP has an ambitious expansion plan and views space it is using in the Blood building as a temporary location for its elementary school program until a permanent school location for up to 600 kindergarten through fourth-grade students can be found.

Last year, Lynn public school educators could not convince state school officials to deny KIPP’s expansion. They argued that KIPP’s timing could not be worse when it comes to competing with local schools for a limited amount of lease or build space.

Opposition to charter schools by public school administrators is not limited to the competition for space. KIPP picks its students through a lottery, but public school educators point out they accept any and all students.

They also note that charter school students, who find their education careers at KIPP terminated for one reason or another, enter Lynn Public Schools. The lack of good will and affection between charter school and public school administrators won’t keep charter schools from expanding and trying to gain a foothold in Lynn.

Frank DeVito, a charter proponent, argued unconvincingly last December that his proposed Central Square charter school potentially provided more educational opportunities for minority students. No one in attendance at a state education hearing held in City Hall paid too much attention to DeVito’s argument. As a result, he shelved the Central Square plan.

But Phoenix Charter Academy is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The festivities will focus, in part, on how Lynn students who once considered dropping out of school are now on the verge of starting college careers, thanks to the education they received in the Chelsea school.

Before he was elected governor, Charlie Baker spent a morning at Phoenix meeting with students and talking about the positive role charter schools play in Massachusetts education. It is doubtful charter schools and public schools will find complete common ground in Lynn or any city, but the influence charter schools and their waves of graduating students will have on Lynn cannot be ignored.

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Jamie Marsh, Director of Community Development, shows what the new benches on Lynn Common will look like.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — The Small Common will be getting a new look.

Starting next week, an overhaul of a portion of the Lynn Common will begin in front of the Lynn Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club.

Upgrades to the park are part of an overall $580,000 improvement project. Brown, Richardson & Rowe Landscape Architects and Planners, a Boston-based design firm, devised plans for the renovation. A meeting will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lynn Police Department, 300 Washington St., for residents to learn more about the project and offer suggestions on what they would like to see.

The new park will include wrought iron benches, a raised walkway to combat flooding, landscaping, trash receptacles and antique lights that feature poles, which can be easily changed, saving the city time and money, said Jamie Marsh, community development director.

In addition, Marsh said he would like to install distance markers so walkers can keep track of the distance they’ve walked.

“People like to congregate there,” Marsh said. “It’s probably one of the more regularly used open spaces in the city.”

The work will be completed with a $400,000 grant from the State Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs through Park and Acquisitions and Renovations for Community Program. The remaining $180,000 is funded by federal Community Development grant money, said Marsh.

The improvements will compliment work recently completed to the Lynn Common Bandstand, which totaled approximately $1 million, Marsh said.

“The biggest amenity has already been completed, which is the bandstand,” Marsh said. “The idea is to schedule small concerts now that it’s been refurbished.”

The Small Common phase of the project is expected to be completed by summer. The city will then improve the large common and consider options to improve Barry Park in West Lynn, Marsh said.

At tonight’s meeting, the Department of Community Development and Metropolitan Area Planning Council will use the public’s comments to fine tune drafts, he said.

Several of the city’s parks have already been rehabilitated, including Fraser Field, Flax Pond

Park, Neptune Blvd. Park and Keaney Park

“It’s great to see this historical green space being rehabilitated,” said Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, in a statement. “The Common is utilized by thousands of residents as recreational space and also as one of the gateways to City Hall, the Auditorium and our central business district.”

Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @BridgetTurcotte

LYNN — Mr. Dana Bruce Mower, a longtime resident of Lynn, entered into eternal rest, on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Born in Lynn on March 29, 1944, Dana was the son of the late Harold “Bunny” Mower and of the late Geneva (Hicks) (Mower) Johnson, as well as nephew of his guardians the late Alfreda (Mower) Savicky and Alexander “Chief” Savicky.

He was the beloved and devoted husband of 52 years of Gail (Devine) Mower, the loving devoted father and best friend of his son, Sean Dana Mower and Sean’s girlfriend Angie Hughes of Exeter, N.H. He leaves three half-brothers and their wives, Don Johnson and his wife Carol and Scott Johnson of Prospect, Maine, and Craig Johnson and his wife Jane of Florida; a half-sister, Diana Henderson and her husband Darrell of Florida; and his full brother, Wayne Johnson and his wife Millie of Liberty, Maine. He also leaves one brother-in-law, Dennis James Devine of Beverly, many nieces and nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends and those he has helped throughout his entire life.

Dana grew up in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School and was a graduate of the General Electric Apprentice Program and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University.

Dana was a self-made man and received and utilized many God-given gifts and talents. To name “a few,” he was a self-learned skilled carpenter, musician, saxophone player who loved jazz, a talented artist in drawing, painting, calligraphy and writing. He achieved his Bo Dan in Tae Kwon Do, under Master Benjamin Hernando. He earned his solo pilot’s license early in his life, was a skydiver, scuba diver, a marksman with firearms and shot archery. He also was a “stargazer” in astronomy. He loved the outdoors, mountain climbing and camping, was a boy scout leader for many years and one of his favorite pastimes was riding his motorcycle.

Dana was a devout Christian who “knew his Bible well” and lived it to the letter. He was a member of St. Theresa Parish in North Reading and of St. Pius V Parish.

He worked at the General Electric River Works Plant and other plants as a manufacturing engineer and manager for the better part of 40 years. He was vice-president of Craig Systems for five years and worked at Teel Machine as a manufacturing engineer and supervisor.

Dana’s loving presence and soul will be dearly missed by thousands!

Service information: The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, Lynn, at noon. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. Contributions may be made in memory of Dana Bruce Mower to the Parish of St. Theresa, 63 Winter St., North Reading, MA 01864 or to the Parish of St. Pius V, 215 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904. For online guestbook please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Thomas “Tom” Edward Collins, 79, of Lynn, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, after a lengthy illness.

Tom was born on Sept. 7, 1936, in Lynn to Irvin Henry and Mabel (Hennessey) Collins. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1954. He joined the Army in 1958 as a helicopter crew chief and was stationed in Nelligan, Germany, during the Berlin Crisis.

After the service, he was employed as a milkman for Happy Valley Dairy in Wakefield. He worked 27 years at the Mobil Gas station at 423 Boston St. and worked a couple of years at McLaughlin’s Car & Truck Repair Center. At the age of 60 when most are thinking of retiring, he was hired by the U.S. Postal Service, working in vehicle maintenance, retiring in 2010 at the age of 75.

He was an associate member of the Hibernian Hall in Lynn and was a softball coach for their league in the 70s. He loved going out on “Grampy’s boat” most summer weekends fishing for flounder and trolling for stripers. He loved the Red Sox and Patriots. You could find him most mornings at the Little River Inn with a cup of coffee and a newspaper. He loved listening to his police radio and being outdoors and spending time with Pennie, affectionately known as his great-grand dog.

Tom is survived by his wife Gloria (Leger) Collins, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage; his five daughters, Rev. Donna Spencer Collins and her wife Audrey of Haverhill, Denise Ramsdell and her partner Paul Lahaie of Nashua, N.H., Karen Kiersey of Laconia, N.H., Janice and the late Kevin Noonan of Manteca, Calif., Kathie Collins of Revere; and his son, Thomas (Tommy) E. Collins Jr. of Lynn; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He also leaves Patricia and the late John Flaherty of Hudson and Janet Collins of Lynn, Henry Collins and his wife Catherine of Blairsville, Ga., George Collins and his wife Florence of Lynn, John “Jackie” Collins and his wife Kathleen of Nashua, N.H., and Rev. James Collins of Cranston, R.I., cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Elaine Collins CSJ.

Service information: Calling hours will be on Friday, April 1, 2016, from 4-8 p.m., in the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday followed by a collation in the church hall at First Church in Swampscott Congregational, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott, MA 01907. A private burial will take place the following week. Memorials may be made in his honor to Phoenix Rising United Church of Christ, 62 John Ward Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830.

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Father Brian Flynn, the pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn, gave up checking emails after work hours for Lent.

BY GABE MARTINEZ

LYNN — The pizza flowed like wine after Saturday’s Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Marblehead.

For Rev. Michael Steele of Our Lady of the Star and Sea in Marblehead, it marked the first time he’s bitten into a yummy pepperoni pizza since Lent began six weeks ago.

“I did very well,” said Steele about giving up his favorite comfort food. “My birthday was in March and people wanted to get pizza and I said ‘no.’ I was also at several functions where there was pizza and I avoided it.”

During Mass, children told Steele they were also struggling to give up their favorite things, and he reminded them of his own struggles, and tried to help them kick their habits for Lent.

Steele said it is a tradition of his to give up pizza each Easter season, with some years being easier than others.

“One year, three weeks into Lent, one of my priest friends sent a pizza to the rectory,” Steele recalled.

The temptation did not work, and Steele gave the pizza to the parish staff.

But Rev. Brian Flynn, pastor of St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart parishes, didn’t do as well with his promise to forfeit checking his email after work hours.

“I was moderately successful,” he said.

Flynn said he hopes to continue not checking email after work in order to help strengthen his relationship with Jesus.  

The students at St. Mary’s High School completed their Lenten sacrifices with varying degrees of success.

Sophya Fuccione, a senior,  gave up swearing and said that it was difficult at first.

“It was really hard, I didn’t know how habitual it was for me,” she said. “I had to make a conscious effort.”

When she did use an expletive, Fuccione made a pledge to donate money to the Catholic Relief Services. In total, she donated $167 to the charity.

Marlon Scott, a sophomore, gave up social media.

“It was pretty difficult,” said Scott. “Coming into school everyday it felt like the craziest events have happened this month just because I wasn’t able to hear.”

By giving up social media, he had more free time, and it allowed him to help his mother more, and read a few more books.

Matt Costanza, a senior, planned on giving up coffee and waking up early. Costanza’s coffee fix proved too much, and changed his sacrifice to soda instead.

“I found myself craving soda a lot less,” said Costanza. “It was tough at first, but I had my first soda at Easter and it didn’t even taste as good as when I had it before.”

Senior Adelina Katzounos gave up Netflix and said it was easy.

“Actually, during Lent I didn’t watch Netflix once,” Katzounos said. “I guess it was a difficult habit to break, but it made me focus on getting into a better routine when I get home.”

Rebecca Kirby, a senior, had some trouble giving up fast food for Lent.

“I just got my license in January, so I’m on the road all the time, so it’s more convenient for me to eat fast food,” said Kirby. “The first day of Lent I ate Wendy’s.”

Although she cheated a few times, Kirby said she ate less fast food overall. Even as Lent passed, Kirby said she plans to continue removing fast food from her routine.

Gabe Martinez can be reached at gmartinez@itemlive.com follow him on Twitter @gemartinez92.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Mrs. Ruth B. Robertson, age 92, of Lynn, died on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallace A. Robertson, with whom she shared 62 years.

Born in Peabody, she grew up in Lynnfield and was the daughter of the late Clyde F. Coombs and Annie B. (Costain) Coombs. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1940 and Burdett College in Lynn. She worked for Electric Mutual Liability Insurance Company and retired from the business office at Union Hospital.

Ruth was a member of Lynnfield Community Church. She is a former member of First Church of Christ in Lynn, the Y’s Menettes Club of the Lynn YMCA, the Daughters of the Nile Oppela Temple #50 and the Prime Timers group of the First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling, reading, line dancing and especially ballroom dancing with her husband every Saturday night.

Ruth is survived by her two children; her son, David A. Robertson and his wife Johnnie Ruth of Orangeburg, S.C., and her daughter, Diane E. (Robertson) Dawe and her husband Robert of Lynn. She also leaves three grandchildren, Damon Robertson and his wife Christine of Columbia, S.C., Heather (Robertson) Day and her husband Dean of Brookhaven, Miss., and Adam Robertson and his wife Julie of Fort Bragg, N.C. In addition to five great grandchildren, she is survived by many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ralph Coombs.

Service information: Funeral services will be held at the PARKER Funeral Home on Friday at 12:30 p.m., to which relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery Lynnfield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Ruth’s name may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Guest book at Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

NAHANT — Thomas A. LeVangia Jr., of Nahant, died Thursday, March 9, 2016 at his home, on his 89th birthday. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Creamer) LeVangia, and the son of the late Thomas A. and Isabel (Collins) LeVangia.

Born in Lynn, he was graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1944, and Northeastern University, where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering.  

Thomas was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. After returning from the military, he continued his career at the General Electric Riverworks plant as a draftsman, then as a mechanical engineer, for 43 years until his retirement.

Shortly after marrying Peggy, he moved to Nahant in 1954. An active communicant and choir member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant, he was a charter member of the Nahant Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was also an avid golfer and member of Kelly Greens in Nahant. He enjoyed various hobbies, including carpentry and philately.

He is survived by his three children, Timothy LeVangia and his wife Leticia of Lynn, Paula Phipps and her husband Jeffrey of Lynn, and Michael LeVangia and his wife Sherry of Lynn; three grandchildren, Kevin Phipps and his wife Natalie, Andrew Phipps and Emma LeVangia, and two great grandchildren, James and Hayden Phipps.

Service information: A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant, followed by interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant. A reception will be held at Kelly Greens Golf Club, 1 Willow Road, Nahant, following the services. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Beacon Hospice for their kind help and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Agganis Foundation, 85 Exchange St., Suite 218, Lynn, MA 01901. Arrangements are by SOLIMINE Funeral Homes, Lynn. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

BY PAUL HALLORAN

LYNN — Matt McManus has created videos to highlight a variety of students, teams and events at St. Mary’s High School, drawing praise from everyone who saw them.

As it turns out, the people at St. Mary’s aren’t the only ones to take note of McManus’ skills.

McManus is about halfway through a three-month paid internship at Hill Holliday in Boston, one of the largest advertising agencies in the U.S.

He was selected for the internship from more than 100 applicants from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston.

“I’ve been making videos for the school,” said McManus, a self-taught videographer and producer. “I find it fun.”

Grace Cotter Regan, head of school, encouraged McManus to apply for the program.

“This is a huge recognition of Matt’s talent and the portfolio he has compiled at St. Mary’s,” she said. “Getting to work with the incredible talent at Hill Holliday will help him expand his knowledge and skill sets.”

McManus lives in Lynn with his parents, Denny and Judy, and sister, Erin, a 2014 St. Mary’s graduate who is a student at Salem State University. He is working in Hill Holliday’s Innovation and Technology department to get hands-on experience in technology and digital strategy. He works a half-day on Tuesday and all day Thursday.

McManus’ work was featured at the TD Garden during a St. Mary’s girls basketball game and at the school’s Cardinal Cushing Society celebration honoring Cardinal Seán O’Malley. He has also produced videos for the cross country team, where he served as captain for the last two years, and for the Fanfest celebration at Manning Field.

A promotional video he made for St. Mary’s will run throughout April at the Warwick Cinema in Marblehead to advertise the St. Mary’s open house.

While he thinks his plans will involve a career in finance or economics, McManus will continue to pursue his avocation in college.

“I’m going to try to get a job in the media department at whatever school I go to,” said McManus, who is considering Providence, St. Michael’s, Salem State and the University of Massachusetts.

LYNN — Ruth A. (Durland) Feener, age 89, of Lynn, died Monday in Salem Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Anita (LePine) Durland. A lifelong Lynn resident, she was a graduate of St. Jean Baptiste High School in Lynn.  

Ruth worked as a social worker for the Department of Transitional Assistance for many years until her retirement. She also worked as a hostess at the former Rolly’s restaurant and enjoyed being a volunteer for the Union Hospital.

She enjoyed bowling, bingo and her scratch tickets. She also loved shopping and going for walks. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Anne Cronin and her husband Robert and Karen Martin and her husband Thomas, all of Lynn; five grandchildren, Robert Cronin Jr., Kristen Cronin, Derek Cronin, Dawn Martin and Christopher Martin, all of Lynn, three great-grandchildren, Juliesa, Karina and Athena Cronin, a niece, Carol Goodwin, and two nephews, John and Scott Card. She was the sister of the late Gloria Card and her late husband William and former wife of the late Walter Feener.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, Lynn. Burial will be in St. Jean’s Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Those who prefer may make donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Mr. Bennie B. Puzzo, of Lynn, age 97 years, died Thursday, March 24, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (Knight) Puzzo, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Farraci) Puzzo. Bennie attended Lynn schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a corporal in the 805th Base Unit during WWII.

After being discharged from the army he moved to New York and then to South Florida, before returning to Lynn in 1970 to assist his father in the operation of Joseph Puzzo and Son Moving Company. Bennie was still somewhat involved in the company at the time of his death.

He is survived by two daughters, Carole and her husband Ralph Bowlby of The Villages, Fla., Janice Puzzo of Lynn; sons, Gino Puzzo of Lynn and his wife Brenda Puzzo of Peabody, Michael and his wife Maryellen Puzzo of New Hampshire; five grandchildren, Steven and wife Olga, Brian and wife Debbie and Tammy Bowlby, Jennifer and Emily Puzzo, and great grandchild Jack Bowlby and his mother Cathy Bowlby, and many nieces and nephews.

Service information: A memorial service will be held at the PARKER Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., Lynn, on Friday at 10 a.m., to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation prior to the service starting at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Guest book at Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER
Attorney Judith Wayne reviews the social host law for the audience at Lynn English High School on Tuesday.

BY STEVE KRAUSE 

LYNN — The City of Lynn had it all covered Tuesday night on the dangers of teenage drinking at special occasions, such as proms and graduations, from the horrors of drunk driving to the legal ramifications of violating the social host law.

The first of two parent meetings for the 2016 Lynn Teens Health and Safety (Prom Safety) Initiative took place at Lynn English. And while those who coordinated it were disappointed the event wasn’t better attended, they all welcomed the opportunity to warn parents of what can happen to them, and their children, if they become too permissive in the coming months.

“Be a parent, not a pal,” said Lynn Police Chief Kevin Coppinger after showing a video of the chilling results of drunk driving that left the sizeable crowd in stunned silence afterward.

“The reaction after this video is the same every time we show it,” Coppinger said. “Silence. I can guarantee you that someone is going to get into a bad car accident because of drunk driving. We can only hope it doesn’t happen here, but it’ll happen somewhere.

“Lives can change in a split second,” he said.

Lynn School Superintendent Catherine C. Latham saw the initiative — which will be duplicated for Classical parents Tuesday, April 26 — as vital.

“I just wish there were more people here tonight,” she said. “We cannot educate your children if we can’t keep them safe.”

A large part of the night was devoted to the social host law, and the penalties parents will pay if they violate it. Attorney Judith Wayne, whose office is at Seaport Landing, reiterated Coppinger’s admonition to parents.

“When I was a child and a young adult,” she said, “parents were not competing to be their child’s best friends. The world has changed, and we see more and more parents wanting to be friends with their kids.”

The results, she said, can be disastrous.

You are a social host, she said, if you furnish or allow the consumption of alcohol by minors in an area under your control, such as your house.

“It could also be a hotel room you rented or any other area under your control,” she said.

Minors, she said, are very simply defined.

“Minors are under 21. Period,” she said. “While they can vote, or go to war at 18, they are minors until they are 21 when it comes to alcohol.”

Wayne recounted three recent Massachusetts cases, including ones in Saugus and Marblehead, where parents ended up incarcerated for violating the social host law. In the Saugus case, involving John and Josephine Penza, “teachers, no less,” the couple did not provide, or serve, alcoholic beverages to the teens. But they allowed the drinking to go on.

In the Marblehead case, a mother “wanted to be a cool mom, and let her minor children have a party in her home, where she knew they were drinking.”

Wayne went on, “she was probably the most uncool parent in town” after the case went to court.

It isn’t just the parents who pay, Wayne said, even though the price is steep. Legal fees alone in civil cases can run up to $100,000 if there’s a fatality or serious injury is involved; and findings can end up costing millions of dollars.

Teens can face the loss of scholarships, financial aid, and even rescinded acceptances if alcohol possession as minors is on their record.

“And when you’re talking about $60,000 a year,” she said, “that probably means your child is not going to college.”

Officer Robert Ferrari told parents that a portable breathalyzer called ALCO will be used at Lynn’s proms to test students before they’re allowed into their respective dances. He, too, warned of the dangers of teen drinking and driving.

“The worst thing we have to do,” he said, “is go to someone’s door because someone in the house has died. It’s even worse when it’s a child.”

Sponsors included Girls Inc., the Lynn Public Schools, Lynn Police Department, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office and The Item.

Steve Krause can be reached at skrause@itemlive.com

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Danielle Hart and Gregory Moise, and Jimmy DeLeon Matos and Lindsey Tobin, from left, will be going to the Lynn Classical prom.

BY BRIDGET TURCOTTE 

LYNN — Gregory Moise has picked out his white tuxedo and Jimmy Deleon Matos has mastered his dance moves.

The two are ready for their special night because Lynn Classical High School seniors Lindsey Tobin and Danielle Hart asked these Creating Opportunities for Autistic Children (COACH) program students to attend the school’s June 6 Senior Prom at Danversport Yacht Club.

Tobin, who felt inspired by seeing a volunteer ask a COACH student to prom a few years prior, created a poster with “will you go to prom with me?” written in large letters. The poster had several photos of Tobin and Matos, taken with Tobin’s phone.

“He likes the Snapchat filters,” said Tobin, who has volunteered as an aid for the program’s classroom during her study hall for two years.

Tobin carried the poster into the cafeteria during lunchtime to pop the big question. Matos said he was surprised but very excited to attend the prom with his friend.

“Jimmy has been talking about prom since the fourth grade,” said Jessica Ayer, a COACH classroom teacher.

Matos expressed excitement for dancing, getting dressed up and having fun with Moise, who he said is his best friend.

“Prom is a beautiful place for dancing,” Matos said.

When Hart saw how excited Moise was for Matos, she knew she wanted to ask him to be her prom date.

“I’m excited to dance and eat food,” Moise said.

Moise’s white tuxedo should compliment Hart’s mint green dress nicely. Matos and Moise said they are looking forward to being gentlemen, and plan to pick out flowers for their dates.

While Tobin has been a volunteer for the program for two years, Hart got to know Moise through a physical education class.

The COACH program provides students with a separate classroom, or an environment outside of school for children with learning needs. It provides them with smaller sized classes, a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a modified curriculum.

Depending on the student’s ability, they are sometimes able to attend inclusion classes with special and regular education students. Ayer said Moise has been involved in the school’s drama club for two to three years and is doing very well.

The high school and Pickering Middle School have two COACH classrooms, and there a dozen among the city’s elementary schools. The program has been at Classical for the past nine years, Ayer said. Students remain in the program until age 22.

If the girls had not asked, the students would not be going to prom, Ayer said.

“I just can’t wait to go to prom with (Matos),” Tobin said.

Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @BridgetTurcotte.

WEST ROXBURY — Virginia Anne “Ginny” (Savage) King, at age 75, resident of West Roxbury, daughter of the late Edmund and Eldora (Guay) Savage, passed peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Milton on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was 75.

Ginny was born in Lynn, attended St. Jean Baptiste High School, Laboure School of Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Although a nursing career is a part of her resume, Ginny’s passion for helping the needy, providing support for the sick and caring for underprivileged children was paramount in everything she did. These passions manifested in numerous impacts, including but not limited to a mission to Honduras, volunteerism at the Pine St. Inn and Rosie’s Place, hospice program support and the temporary fostering of special needs children. An active member of St. Theresa of Avila church, Ginny served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a pillar in the parish community. She was to be sure, an inspiration to all she touched, and a role model for giving in the community.

Married for over 55 years, she is survived by her husband Edward F. King, daughter, Arlene Lennon (Bernard) of Dedham, sons, Steven (Mary) of Walpole, Jeffrey (Lisa) of Pawtucket, R.I., and Brian (Anitra) of Chicago, IL, grandchildren, Steven, Daniel, Kathryn of Walpole and Joseph and Andrew of Dedham. She also leaves five siblings, John (Patricia) Savage of Providence, R.I., Richard (Sue) Savage of East Kingston, N.H., Kathleen Savage of Lynn, Paul (Carol) Savage of Ipswich and Mary (George) Doonan of Peabody. Ginny also loved her many cousins, nephews, nieces and a host of good friends.

Service information: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila church in West Roxbury at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 7. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery on Lagrange St., West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be at WILLIAM J. GORMLEY Funeral Home at 2055 Centre St., in West Roxbury from 4-8 p.m., on Wednesday, April 6. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

LYNN — Daniel Karl Killoran, 48, stepped into the arms of his Savior as a hero on March 17, 2016, giving hope to several families through organ donation.

Born in Lynn on March 23, 1967, to the late Dr. Daniel R. Killoran and to Lieselotte (Waldek) Killoran, Dan was larger-than-life. Yet, like a leprechaun, he had an impish grin and the gift of the blarney. His sister, Annaliese Killoran, predeceased him in 1988. A graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, Dan attained his bachelor’s degree in computer science, with a minor in engineering, from the University of Massachusetts.

He spent more than a decade travelling the world for different technology and security-based clients. When his industry was sent overseas, he returned to security and construction, leaving a lasting impression on anyone he met. In a Hawaiian shirt or his finest suit, Dan always had a story to tell and a smile to give. A national level marksman, he devoted time as a range officer and trainer, sharing his passion with others. He loved to talk politics. He lived the medieval life as a well-loved member of the S.C.A. He spent the last five years caring for his mother at home, going above and beyond a son’s duty.

He leaves behind his six children, Patricia Bragan and her husband, James, Amber and Gail Killoran, and John, TJ, and Eddie Ferris. He also leaves the light of his life, his grandson, Stephen Killoran. He leaves his mother, his uncle Sean Killoran, and his aunt and uncle, Hilde and Jack Moynihan, along with several cousins and many dear friends. A part of him will live on forever in those he loved best, Carolyn Fallon, Rosalie Ferris, Scott Fletcher, Al Masone, Sharon McGrath and Earl Reed. He leaves a legacy of faith, service, diligence and compassion.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway, (Route 129) Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or the Mike Rowe Works Foundation. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

LYNN — Mrs. Thelma J. “Sandy” (Brunco) Montuori, 76 years, of Lynn died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Montuori I. She was born in East Boston, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Rivers) Brunco. She was raised in East Boston and attended schools there. She has lived in Lynn the past 40 years.

She was employed as a lunch aide for the Ford School and she was the unofficial neighborhood mother. She enjoyed crafts, drawing, cooking and dancing.

She is survived by her three daughters, Rose Laura Pereira-Malone and her husband, Andrew, of Lynn, Linda Montuori of Lynn, Lisa Epsimos and her husband, Jake, of Lynn, a son, Lawrence A. Montuori II of Shapleigh, Maine, three grandchildren, Emanuel Pereira and his wife, Charlotte, of Beverly, Amanda Booth and her husband, Brad, of Lynn and Nickolas Epsimos of Lynn. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. She is the sister of the late Violet Brunco, Anthony Brunco, Joseph Brunco Jr., Gloria Black, Angelina Berg, Dot Francis, William Brunco and Richard Brunco. She is the mother-in-law of the late Emanuel Pereira.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 9 a.m., from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., (Route 1A) Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Lynn, at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Friday from 5-9 p.m. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

LYNN — Richard Ingram, 48, of Lynn, passed away the morning of Easter Sunday, March 27, after suffering a massive heart attack.

Rick was the beloved son of Lucy Mazola of Lynn and Charles Ingram of Florida. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School and a proud longtime employee of Doyle Sailmakers of Salem. Throughout his life, Rick had a knack for making everyone who knew him smile. Being a diehard sports fan, he could often be found discussing the trials and tribulations of local teams and collecting their memorabilia. Rick enjoyed playing any kind of card game, backgammon or cribbage, with his many friends. Rick’s passion for cleaning up the city of Lynn was featured in a recent Lynn article highlighting the bags of litter he picked up every morning during his neighborhood walking routine.

Rick will be dearly missed by his fiancée Rose Clements of Lynn, his three brothers, Dan Ingram and his wife, Missy, of New Hampshire, James Ingram of Lynn and Tom Ingram of Beverly, and his precious nieces, Erin and Alison Ingram. He was the stepbrother of Debbie, Donna and Johnny Ingram of Florida. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins and his godmother, Diane Mazola of Lynn. Rick will be missed by his very close friends, Kristen and Kaitlin Hawes, Bobby and Michael Rand and Steve Parsons. Rick may be gone but he will never ever be forgotten by many other friends and extended family members.

Service information: Relative and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., in the NADWORNY Funeral Home, 798 Western Ave., Lynn. Visiting hours prior to service from 9-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Ingram Fund payable to Lucy Mazola c/o Cassidy Insurance, 232 Humphrey St., Swampscott, MA 01907. For directions and guest book please visit www.nadwornyfuneralhome.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

MARBLEHEAD — Richard Carl Madden, age 69, of Marblehead, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was the husband of Sarah (Garniss) Madden, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born Oct. 29, 1946, in Lynn, he was the son of the late William F. and Lulu M. (Crocker) Madden. He was raised in Lynn, attended Lynn schools, and was a graduate of Lynn Trade School in 1965, where he was the class Valedictorian. He had lived in Marblehead for the past 40 years.

Richard Served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Seabee’s Reserve Unit that was the first unit called to active duty since World War II. He served two tours in Vietnam. Upon his return, he was employed by United Shoe Machinery Corp., in Beverly until he was apprenticed to the Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union, Local 6 in Boston, which became his life’s work.

Richard was a member of the Gerry 5, and was Treasurer of the Naugus Head Association in Marblehead. He enjoyed playing pool and was an avid boater. He loved oldies music and enjoyed dancing. He is described as the “best handyman,” who could engineer and build anything, often seen with a cup of coffee, a pencil and a pad of graph paper. Never one to sit still, he built a pier at his home in just nine weekends, and during his retirement, the whole neighborhood would call him when something needed to be built or repaired. He also loved working on cars, particularly the old Corvette he bought and refurbished. Most importantly, he was well respected and loved by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by two children, Richard W. Madden and his wife, Amy (Coulombe), of Beverly, and Susan G. Madden and her fiancé, Travis Luscomb, of Tilton, N.H., his sister, Gail L. Roberts and her husband, Ralph E., of Lynn as well as many other relatives and friends.

Service information: His visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-8 p.m., in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., (Route 1A), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 1235 South Clark St., Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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LYNN  

Arrests

Marc Grogan, 24, of 70 Granite St., was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, drug possession to distribute and failure to signal at 1:48 p.m. Wednesday.

Toree Morris, 33, of 43 Elm St., Apt. 12, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and violating the city knife ordinance at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday.

Brett Rome, 26, of 17 Chestnut St., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 5:07 p.m. Tuesday.

Kevin Simon, 21, of 20 East Highland St., was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle lights violation at 12:11 a.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday at 29 Childs St.; at 4:31 p.m. Tuesday at Carlton and Grant streets; at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday at 301 Essex St.; at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday at N Common and Whiting streets; at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday at Chestnut and Goodridge streets; at 2:53 a.m. Wednesday at 65 Chatham St.; at 7:43 a.m. Wednesday at Broadway and Conomo Avenue; at 9:36 a.m. Wednesday at Lynn Classical High School at 235 O’Callaghan Way; at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday at Breed Square and Western Avenue; at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday at Boston and Franklin streets; at 11:39 a.m. Wednesday at 246 Boston St.; at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at 127 Munroe St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:41 a.m. Wednesday on Northside Avenue; at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday at Boston and N Federal streets; at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday at Chatham and Lewis streets; at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday at 88 Lewis St.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday on Newhall Street.

A report of an assault and battery at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday on Essex Street; at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday on Washington Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday at 27 Beyer Place.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday at 16 Border St.; at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday at 20 E Highland St.; at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday at 148 Liberty St.; at 12:18 p.m. Wednesday at 65 Centre St.; at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 42 B St.

A report of a juvenile problem at 3:11 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Church at 74 South Common St.; at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday at 33 Waterford St.; at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday at 90 Commercial St.

A report of a missing person at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday at 34 Forest St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday at 300 Lynn Shore Drive; at 1:34 a.m. Wednesday at 12 Bruce Place.

A report of a gunshot at 1:57 a.m. Wednesday at 70 Granite St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday at 157 Jackson St.; at 3:39 a.m. Wednesday at 28 Hollingsworth St.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday at 283 Lynn Shore Drive.

A report of a motor vehicle theft at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday at 158 Chestnut St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 190 Lynnfield St.; at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday at 11 Cross St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a child struck by a car at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday at Smith and Pleasant streets. An officer reported the child was up and appeared to be alright.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 12:06 a.m. Wednesday on Pleasant Street.

Complaints

A report of a computer scam at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Naugus Avenue. A woman reported someone trying to scam her. She stated that person had “hijacked” her computer and told her that if she “does not wire $300 to China,” he was going to release the computer. She stated that she needs her computer to complete work and that she is willing to pay the $300 so that she can continue working. She was advised not to pay the money, as it did not guarantee that the scammer would stop, or that he would disconnect from the computer. She was advised to speak with the manufacturer of the computer or Windows to see if they could release the remote connection.

A report of threats at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday on Franklin Street. A caller reported that there is a woman accusing her that she is planning to kill her. The caller was advised to take the matter up with Lynn District Court. She wanted a log record in case she decides to start a case for defamation.

A report of a car on the lawn at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Salem Road. A caller reported a black car, possibly an Infinity, drove onto his lawn twice, parked on it and then drove off.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday on Dodge Road. A walk-in party reported that he was involved in credit card fraud against him.

NAHANT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:22 p.m. Tuesday at 57 Little Nahant Road. A report of a motor vehicle up against the wall of a garage. No injuries were reported. The operator needed to be extracted from the vehicle.

Complaints

A report of annoying phone calls at 2:34 p.m. Sunday at 49 Irving Way. A caller reported an attempted scam from the IRS, requesting a $5,000 payment.

A report of a phone complaint at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday at 11 High Extension. A caller inquired if anyone in the area had called about phone problems. She is having problems with hers and claims a neighbor on Sunset also has problems. She will call Comcast and report.

A report of a swaying pole at 1:11 p.m. Tuesday at 2 Castle Road and 1 Ward Road. A man came to the station to report that the pole was swaying in the wind and he was afraid it might come down. An officer went and checked. Verizon was contacted and sent a crew to check on the pole. Verizon claims the pole belongs to National Grid. National Grid would respond. A representative from National Grid came and looked at the pole and said it was a Verizon pole. An officer would have National Grid contact Verizon and settle the issue of whose pole it is.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Lowell Street and Danforth Road; at 10:18 a.m. Wednesday at 56 Washington St. and 5 Aborn St.

A report of a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle at 5:46 p.m. Tuesday at The Buddha’s Tavern at 144 Washington St. The person was transported to Salem Hospital by Atlantic ambulance.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday on Dooling Circle. The person was transported to Union Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 7:06 p.m. Tuesday at YMCA at 259 Lynnfield St. A caller reported his cell phone and his friend’s cell phone were stolen. The phones were left on the bench at the basketball court.

REVERE

Arrests

Cynthia M. Mackay, 27, of 418 Revere Beach Parkway, Apt. 116, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Andrew B. Restiano, 21, of 25 Stevens Ave., Saugus, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license subsequent offense and as a habitual traffic offender at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday at American Legion Highway and Revere Street; at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday at Target on Furlong Drive; at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday on Copeland Circle.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street; at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday at Los Pino’s on Revere Street; at 2:44 p.m. Tuesday on American Legion Highway; at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Mahoney Circle; at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday on Lynn Marsh Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:38 a.m. Tuesday on Beach Street; at 4:08 a.m. Tuesday on Wave Avenue; at 6:11 a.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Park Avenue and Broadway; at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday at MGH-Revere Health Association on Broadway; at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Broadway and Central Avenue; at 11:54 p.m. Tuesday on North Shore Road.

Fire

A report of a fire at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday at Olympia Sports on Squire Road.

Theft

A report of a larceny from a motor vehicle at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday on Bennington Street.

A report of a larceny at 8:28 a.m. Tuesday on Arcadia Street.

A report of auto theft at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday on Glendale Street.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 7:04 p.m. Tuesday on North Shore Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 8:09 a.m. Tuesday at Broadway Towers on Broadway.

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Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Kelly’s Roast Beef at 595 Broadway; at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday on Hamilton Street. Possible pole damage and two vehicles were towed; at 11:48 p.m. Tuesday on Salem Turnpike. A caller reported a motor vehicle turned over on its side. One person was transported by ambulance to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. DPW was notified about a guard rail hanging in the lane. The vehicle was towed.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday at 57 Howard St. and 4 Juniper Drive.

Complaints

A report of a dead cat in the middle of the roadway at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday at 68 Ballard St.

Fire

A report of an electrical fire at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday at Sally’s Beauty Supply at 641 Broadway. A caller reported an electrical burning smell inside the store. The electrical company secured the issue and the management company will be contacting an electrician to have the issue amended.

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Arrest

Ali Shah, 36, of 21 Salem St., Salem, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle at 8:18 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday at Marshall’s at 1005 Paradise Road.

A report of a motor vehicle accident (rollover) with personal injury at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday at 692 Humphrey St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 4:42 p.m. Tuesday at Banks and Walker roads.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday at 58 Farragut Road.