In Memoriam : Robert Volpicelli
MAA was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime member Robert Volpicelli , MCA . Many of us remember Bob fondly from his attendance at meetings at Ken ’ s Steak House over the years . Below are excerpts from Bob ’ s obituary . We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends .
Robert Andrew Volpicelli , Jr . died peacefully on Sunday , June 19 , 2022 at Boston Medical Center surrounded by his loving family . He was 66 years young .
Bob was the son of the late Robert Sr . and Patricia ( Brodeur ) Volpicelli .
Bob graduated valedictorian from Wentworth Institute of Technology and also played collegiate hockey at UMASS Lowell .
He worked as a fire fighter for the Millis Fire Department alongside his father for more than a decade and was self-employed as a Civil Engineer for Maricor Construction Services ( named after his children , Corey and Marissa ) for the majority of his career . Bob was an active member of the Massachusetts Arborist Association .
He loved sitting by the pool or traveling to the Cape with Mary Ellen and spending time with his family . He enjoyed listening to his favorite Classic Rock bands such as the Eagles ,
RIP Robert Volpicelli
Bread , Aerosmith and the Carpenters . As an avid sports enthusiast , he enjoyed watching the Patriots , the Bruins and the Red Sox . He was present for every practice and game for both Corey and Marissa and helped coach for Corey ’ s baseball teams into high school .
Bob leaves behind his son Corey and daughter Marissa , his beloved Mary Ellen Blue and her children , his three sisters ; Janice Alger , her husband John and their two children , Sheila Volpicelli and Sharon Harte , her husband John and their two children and also his mother , Patricia Volpicelli .
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Bobs name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at : www . lbda . org / donate / or 800-539-9767 .
MAA Annual Meeting
November 15 , 2022
MAA ’ s Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday , November 15 , 2022 beginning at 4:30 p . m . at The German Club in Walpole , MA . Join fellow members for an overview of association activities along with the annual election of officers ( see sidebar ).
Mark Ware , Northeast Arborologist with Rainbow Ecoscience , will offer research-backed tree care protocols for managing our region ’ s newest pests and diseases including Spotted Lanternfly and Beech Leaf Diseases . Both MDAR and MCA credit will be available .
Slate of Officers 2023 The nominating committee has recommended that the following slate of officers be provided for a vote of the membership at MAA ’ s Annual Meeting on November 15 , 2022 .
President Kevin Cleveland , MCA Tree Tech , Inc . Foxboro , MA
Vice President Russell Holman , MCA Arborway Tree Care Hyde Park , MA
Secretary / Treasurer Max Ford-Diamond , MCA Boston Parks & Recreation Boston , MA
MCA Representative Steve Vernon , MCA Harrison McPhee , Inc . Millis , MA
Directors Brandon Maltby , MCA Maltby & Co ., Inc . Stoughton , MA
Kieran D . Yaple , MCA Race Mountain Tree Service Sheffield , MA
Keith Bernard , MCA Barrett Tree Service East Medford , MA
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