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Mass Badge celebrates 25th Anniversary at Black-Tie Gala

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Special to The Advocate

  On Saturday, October 8, Mass Badge hosted a Black-Tie Gala at the Seaport Hotel in Boston to commemorate the organization’s 25th Anniversary. Approximately 300 invitees – including the Woburn Police Chief, various police officers, business leaders, elected officials and members of the Massachusetts State Police – were in attendance. Governor Charlie Baker, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie extended their congratulations via a televised video message. State Representative Joseph McGonagle presented the organization with a special citation for their momentous occasion.

  The evening was proudly sponsored by Members Plus Credit Union and Auto Wash @ Alton/Manager Richard D’Angelo.

  The evening featured a reception cocktail, a formal dinner, an awards ceremony and a night of dancing and was emceed by former news correspondent/adjunct professor and current Kelli from Boston LLC Founder & CEO Kelli O’Hara. Mass Badge members were presented with the Community Service award for their tireless work and commitment by the organization’s Founder and President, Raoul Goncalves. Local businesses were awarded with the Appreciation Award for their continued support.

  The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Courageous Award to Wilton Rangel., a local business owner. The award is named in memory of Eric “DJ Littles” Palmariello, a beloved Mass Badge member who passed away at the age 32 after a brief battle with cancer. Wilton’s courage, perseverance and willingness to help those in need – while faced with the devastation after losing his business to a fire – exemplifies the true meaning of this award.
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Mass Badge members are pictured with family and friends at the 25th Gala.
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Walter Rangel of Oliveria’s Restaurant is honored with the Courage Award.
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Richard D’Angelo is presented with an award from Mass Badge members.
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Mass Badge President Raoul Goncalves and Kerry with Mass Badge members Jeff and Edna Dedeo.
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Walter Rangel of Oliveria’s Restaurant accepts his award.
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Revere City Councillor Patrick Keefe was presented with an Appreciation Award by Mass Badge.
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Mistress of Ceremonies Kelli O’Hara
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Award recipient John Murphy, CEO of MembersPlus Credit Union and General Manager Janis Caines with members of Mass Badge.

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