MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE
(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.
"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.
"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.
"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."
"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."
Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.
"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.
Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org
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