Richard F. “Dick” Carino

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Richard F. “Dick” Carino, Retired Chief Probation Officer, passed away peacefully, comforted by his family’s love, on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was 87. Raised in Winthrop he was the son of the late Ernest and Phyllis (Conti) Carino. Dick graduated from Boston College High School, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He then attended Suffolk Law School. It was during his years at BU that Dick embarked on a lifetime of public service. Dick enlisted in the Army ROTC program at BU and after graduation served with the Marine Corps Reserve for over three years. In his younger years, Dick worked as the day manager for his family’s famed restaurant, The Coach Grill, on Tremont St. in Boston. In May of 1966, soon after the sales tax was initiated in Massachusetts, Dick went to work for the tax department. However, with his legal training, he soon moved on to the court system and, with his earned reputation for professionalism, patience and fairness, he eventually became the Chief Probation Officer at Somerville District Court. Throughout his years in the court, he was not only known for his ability to help those on probation to move their lives in the right direction, but he initiated scholarship and intern programs for college students in criminal justice programs. His 38 year career in public service was not limited to his job but also encompassed his involvement in the Medford community. He was the long time treasurer of the Medford Sons of Italy, served on the boards of Tri City Mental Health, the Friends of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Immaculate Conception Parish Schools and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13966. He was also the vice chair of the Medford Off-Street Parking Commission.

Ever the consummate gentleman, Dick carried out all his obligations in his customary warm and kind manner. Amidst all his activities, he always held his family as his priority. He looked forward to family dinners, quiet time at home and family trips throughout New England and to Disney World in Florida. He was a loving husband, father and papa to his five grandchildren. The beloved and caring husband of Marianne E. (Capizzi) Carino, Richard was a devoted father to Chrisanne C. Webb of Melrose and Marianne C. Smith and her husband Phil of Melrose. Richard was a loving papa to Tyler, Sophia and Julia Webb, and Zoe and Sadie Smith.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD from 3

Albert D. Ragucci

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Albert D. Ragucci of Medford, passed away peacefully on Monday December 14 2020.

Albert is the loving husband of the late Mary (Cullinane) of Somerville. Beloved son of Carmello and Agnese (Covino) of Everett (formerly Avellino Italy).

Albert joined the U.S. Navy following graduation from Everett High School. He served during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He worked for several decades at the G.E. power plant in Lynn. Albert was a member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He served on the board of directors at Camp Sunshine in Casco Maine.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass Celebrating Albert’s Eternal Life on Friday December 18, 2020 in the Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant St. Malden at 10 am. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made https://www.campsunshine.org/giving/donate-today

Richard J. “Sully” Sullivan

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Richard J. Sullivan, of Medford, formerly of Somerville, November 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Rosalie (Carine) Sullivan. Loving father of Susan Sullivan and her husband Bruce Davis of Farmville, Virginia, Robin Dooling and her husband Gregg of Medford, Michael Sullivan of Medford and the late Michele Sullivan. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Colleen and Brianna and her husband Antonio. Loving great grandfather of Arabella and Serafina. Dear brother of Russell Sullivan and his wife Marilyn of Tewksbury, Ann Meehan of Worcester and the late Eleanor Riselli, Theresa Connell and John, James, Paul and Mary Sullivan. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Richard was raised and educated in Somerville. He served his country honorably as a soldier in the United States Army. For 39 years, he worked as a crane operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers, Union Local 4 in Boston. Richard was a faithful parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, as a member of Tobit

Thomas L. Monahan

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas L. Monahan of Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 6, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Light a candle in honor of Thomas L. Monahan.

When the Knights of Columbus Immaculate Parish Council 13966 was formed in 2005, the then pastor, Fr Richard Mehm, asked Tom to assume the roll of Grand Knight. He served in that position for the first two years. At the same time, he invited more men to join the council than all the rest of the members combined. He continued to do so through all 15 years since the council was chartered. He also returned as Grand Knight for 2014-2017.

As his greatest contribution, Tom established the first Saturday Fatima Rosary Hour. Every month he lead 20 to 40 parishioners in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. A priest would begin and end with Benediction, hearing confessions in between. Tom served in this role for many years before illness made it no longer possible. The practice continues in his honor.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William J. Monahan and Grace A. Monahan (Kelly). He is survived by : his wife Catherine M. Monahan (Simeone) of Malden; his daughters, Maryann Monahan of Malden and Patricia Monahan of Malden; and his friend John Young of North Reading.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Thomas’ name to the Food For The Poor Inc., 6401 Lyons Road, PO Box 979002, Coconut Creek, FL 33097-9977.

Zoom Meeting Wed Sep 23

Council 13966 went totally virtual several months ago. We’ve met multiple times and conducted our audit all over Zoom. We have eight to ten in attendance, sometimes over the phone as well as on their computers.

On last Monday, we reinstated our second monthly meeting focused entirely on faith formation. So on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm, we will meet on Zoom to view the first “Into The Breach” 12 minute video and discuss it lead by Fr Sullivan. The plan is to watch and discuss a new video every third Wednesday. Our Grand Knight will send out the URL link via email shortly. Please join us.

Fatima Rosary Postponed Until September

With great regret, the August Fatima Rosary Hour will not be held. Two families will be saying final goodbyes to loved ones that morning at funeral masses. They must have priority on the parking lot.

At the same time, the Blessed Sacrament exposition will be presented on the second floor rectory balcony as before, starting at at noon. We are all welcome to pray privately before the Eucharist. If you come, please respect the mourners.

The Fatima Rosary Hour will resume in September.

Richard (Dick) L. Loud

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Dick (Richard L.) Loud passed away on July 7th. Beloved husband of Linda (Amicone) Loud. Stepfather of Gregory Deterding, Jr. and his wife Carrie of Saugus and Michael Deterding and his wife Amy of Medford. Grandfather of Taylor, Julia, Emily, Hailey, Brian and Max. Brother of David Loud, Sr. and his wife Diane of Medford. Uncle of David Loud, Jr. and his wife Julie of Ft. Myers. FL and Mark Loud of Medford. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.

Richard was raised and educated in Somerville. For many years he worked as Shipper and Receiver at the Carr Fastener Company in Cambridge. He also worked for the Ralph Pill Company prior to his retirement. Richard was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus for several years. In particular, as Chancellor, he organized the backpack drives.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 37501. www.stjude.org

July Zoom Meeting

Nine member Knights and our District Deputy met online on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7pm. In attendance were Antoine Schettini, Jim Donahue, Mike Melendez, Pat Roberto, Kelly Jeun, Conrad Mitala, Zizhe Chen, Scott Littlejohn, Tim Meagher, and Peter Frontiera, our DD.

  1. DD Frontiera hopes to head the state wide effort to establish a KofC license plate. He urges all Council Knights to seriously consider joining the effort. When the threshold of orders has passed, plates with the Knights’ coat-of-arms will be stamped.
  2. Officer Installation will take place online on Zoom at a date to be determined.
  3. The Audit for January to June 2020 is tentatively scheduled for August 10 at 2pm online on Zoom. Worthy Treasurer Melendez and Worthy Financial Secretary Donahue are preparing their records with the help of Worthy Deputy Grand Knight Littlejohn. All Trustees should plan to attend.
  4. The drive-in Fatima Rosary Hour as led by Knights once again was well received. The prayers are now communal again. Further innovation is planned. In particular, the Worthy Grand Knight Schettini is considering buying a second small karaoke box to allow leading the responses.

Please plan to join us at the next meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020 online on Zoom. Keep your eyes open for the email invitation from the Grand Knight.


Fatima Rosary Hour

Please join us this Saturday, July 4, at noon to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. As before, we will park behind the rectory. If you do not have a car, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair and set up in front of the garages. Please maintain social distancing placing at least one parking space between you and the next car or a minimum of six feet between lawn chairs. Wear a mask should circumstances require you to pass closer to another person. Keep all car lanes free.

Fr Sullivan will start the prayers. Prayer sheets will be distributed. The lead will be broadcast using megaphone and speaker with the hopes that all may pray with one voice.