Senior/Teen Center Rest Area Dedicated in Memory of Frank R. Cina, Jr.

Special to The Advocate

Last weekend, the City of Malden Disability Commission was pleased to join Mayor Gary Christenson and the family of Frank R. Cina, Jr., to dedicate a rest area in front of the Senior/Teen Center in Frank’s memory. Frank passed away in 2022 and was an active member of the Disability Commission since its inception in 2018 and a strong advocate for making Malden accessible for all. Disability Commission Chair Marilyn Andrews spoke about Frank’s time on the Commission and the various initiatives and projects he was involved with, including securing a grant for upgrades at the Senior Center and the installation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) Boards at each school. Also speaking were Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Steve Winslow of Ward 5, and Frank’s cousin, Stephen Cina.

Frank was well-known for his gentle and kind spirit as well as his advocacy of individuals with disabilities. This area will forever serve as a place of inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact he had on the City of Malden and so many others.