Bruins honor lifelong fan who died of Covid-19
Stephen Cipolla never missed a Boston Bruins game. He even held season tickets for 42 years.
“This is the first time in 40 years that he’s not seen the game on TV or the home opener,” his stepson, Rene Quezada, told WBZ-TV.
The Bruins fan died from COVID-19 complications on January 12. His family said he was definitely at TD Garden in spirit for Opening Night.
The team made sure to honor Cipolla’s life and loyalty – dedicating the National Anthem to his family virtually.
Todd Angilly sang outside of the family’s Somerville home which was broadcast before the Bruins faced the Flyers.