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PHOTOS: Baker, Fiorentini Welcome Tech Students Back from Break With Pep Rally

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Mayor James J. Fiorentini joined Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito attended a Whittier Tech pep rally on Wednesday, Jan. 2. (Courtesy photographs)

Students at Haverhill’s Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School got a welcome back from winter break from Beacon Hill Wednesday with a pep rally attended by Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. Joined by Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini, the state leaders greeted students and mingled with their school’s Wildcat mascot during an assembly in the school gymnasium. The visit also included a tour of Whittier’s new dental program area.

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Greater Haverhill Food Collaborative Seeks Brown Bag Volunteers

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The city’s Council on Aging seeks volunteers with time to spare on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30-10:30 a.m. to help fill brown bags for the Greater Haverhill Food Collaborative. Volunteer sessions take place at Pentucket Lake School, 252 Concord St., Haverhill. To donate your time, call Rita at 978-374-2390.

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Raymond J. Knox, 65, Carpenter

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Raymond J. Knox, 65, a longtime Haverhill resident, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 29, in Haverhill. Born in East Boston on April 17, 1953, he was the son of Doris (Rauth) Knox-Squibb and the late Raymond Knox and graduated from the Christian Academy in Lexington. Knox worked as a finish carpenter for many years and his activities included boating and fast cars. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee with family and friends.

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John A. Rosatone, 83, Owned Haverhill Accounting Firm

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John A. Rosatone, 83, of Haverhill died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at his home with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Pare) Rosatone, who predeceased him on Nov. 14, 2018. Born in Haverhill on April 23, 1935, he was the first-born child of Domenick and Clara (Gardella) Rosatone.

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William N. ‘Billy’ Mercier, 63, Jaffarian Volvo Customer Service Representative

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William N. “Billy” Mercier, 63, a resident of Haverhill for most of his life, died Dec. 30 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Norman and Marie (D’Amico) Mercier of Haverhill. He attended Saint Joseph Grammar School and Haverhill Public Schools, and was a member of Haverhill High School’s class of 1974. Mercier was employed for many years at Western Electric Co., AT&T, and Lucent Technologies and later worked as a cook at Archie’s Place, Ronnie D’s and Primo Pasta.

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Jane Libby, 84, Former Houghton-Mifflin Editor

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Jane Libby, 84, of Haverhill, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Dec. 28. She was a wonderful woman, fiercely independent, very private and dedicated to her work, family and friends. She was much loved and will be sorely missed. She was born in Foxboro, the only child of the late Carl and Esther (Holton) Libby.