Tobie V 6/28/01-4/18/12 Tobie was a totally unique and amazingly devoted dog to his caretaker and companion, DonnaMarie. He was a constant source of unrequited love to her. He squeezed a tremendous amount of joy-giving into his decade amongst both people and fellow canines and cats as well as his avian brothers – all with [...]
Obituary: Frank “Duke” J. DeLuca of the North End
Frank “Duke” J. DeLuca, 94 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Beloved son of the late Antonio DeLuca and Rosina Ciacia. Loving companion of many years of the late Sabatina “Santa” Devito. Beloved brother of Marco Lerra and the late George Lerra and James DeLuca. Loving brother-in-law [...]
Obituary: Maria (Serafina) LaCivita
Maria (Serafini) LaCivita, 80, died on Sunday April 15, 2012. Maria immigrated from Sulmona, Italy in 1967 and settled in Boston’s North End where she worked at Schraffts Candy in Charlestown for many years and later at Lucia’s Restaurant. Cherished daughter of the late Angelo & Madalena Serafini, beloved wife of the late Francesco LaCivita, [...]
Obituary: Patricia (Flaherty) Puopolo of the North End
Patricia (Flaherty) Puopolo, 86, of Boston’s North End, died on Friday April 13, 2012. Daughter of the late Edward V. & Marguerite (Harney) Flaherty, beloved wife of Arthur “Arty” Puopolo, she leaves many loving nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her brother Edward and sister Jerri Flaherty. Her funeral will be held from Boston [...]
Obituary: Patrick D. “Dan” McDevitt of the North End
McDEVITT, Patrick D. “Dan” Of the North End of Boston formerly of South Medford, and more recently a warmly, kindly cared for resident patient in the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, born to eternal life on April 7, 2012. Dear husband of Joyce Francis McDevitt, cherished father of Stephen F. of Medford and Kathryn B. of the [...]
Obituary: Carmine J. “Barney” “Cabbage” Colarusso
Carmine J. “Barney” “Cabbage” Colarusso, 85 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Monday April 2, 2012. Beloved son of the late Ardita (Pizzano) and Giuseppe Colarusso. Loving brother of the late Anthony “Tony” L. Colarusso and Sabato “Sammy” Colarusso. Cherished brother-in-law of Teresa Colarusso. Loving uncle of Joseph Colarusso, Joyce Pedi, [...]
Obituary: Anna C. (Scalfani) Zarella of the North End
Anna C. Zarella of Boston’s North End died on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She is survived by her children Paul M. Zarella & his wife Rita, Carol A. Regan, Angela Zarella & her partner Cynthia Walsh, Michael R. Karnes, five grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Mary DiNardo. Anna was predeceased by five [...]
Obituary: Edward G. Hakin of the North End
Edward G. Hakim, age 97, of Boston’s North End, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Beloved son of the late Rose (Nassin) and Thomas Hakim. Loving husband for 65 years to Madeline (Etienne) Hakim. Cherished father of Leona Morella and her husband Anthony, Simone Sudalter and her husband Melvyn, and the late Thomas Hakim. Loving [...]
Obituary: Rocco A. Balliro of the North End
BALLIRO, Rocco A. Of Boston’s North End, died Jan. 18th at age 75. Son of the late Angela (Richardi) & Rosario C. Balliro. Brother of Mary Tzannos, Francis Bent, Lucille Winship, Rosario (Billy), Bruno Balliro & the late Josephine (Novello), Florence (Monteforte), Rosalie (Foy), Joseph, Frank, Salvatore (Rudy) Balliro. Very special friend of Dan & [...]
Obituary: Christine “Sandi” (Calia) Venuti of the North End
VENUTI-Christine “Sandi” (Calia), 68, of Boston’s North End on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. Loving wife of Robert Venuti and cherished daughter of the late Joseph & Lillian (Calabresi) Calia, she leaves her beloved daughters, Robyn Venuti & Leah Penney, grandsons Nicholas Venuti & Robbie Penney, great-grandchidren Joey and Lili Venuti, sister Natalie Calia, and aunt [...]
Obituary: Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa Ret.
Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa Ret. formerly of 48 Snowhill St., Boston’s North End, died at home, surrounded by his family on Cape Cod. Joe transitioned on Jan. 7th afer a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 57 years and five children, John, Donna, Michelle, Deena and Joe [...]
Obituary: Esther (Ceci) Salerno of the North End
SALERNO-Esther (Ceci), 85, of Boston’s North End, on Friday December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard Salerno Sr. Cherished mother of Richard Salerno Jr. and his wife Maria of Medford and Constance Casale of Woburn. Loving grandmother of Richard, Michael, and Joseph Salerno and Kenny and his wife Amy, Matthew, and Kristin Casale. [...]
Obituary: Anna (Diecidue) Benvenuto of the North End
BENVENUTO-Anna (Diecidue), 103, Of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday November 30, 2011. Cherished daughter of the late Rose (Graffeo) and Leonardo Diecidue. Loving wife of the late Vincenzo Benvenuto. Beloved mother of Mary Piazza and her husband Stephen of Peabody, Rose Ciaramitaro of Medford and her late husband Vito, Anthony Benvenuto and his loving companion [...]
Obituary: Lena (Palomba) Buonopane of Stoneham and the North End
BUONOPANE, Lena (Palomba) Of Stoneham and the North End, November 27, 2011, at age 90. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Buonopane. Devoted mother of Suzanne Mika of the North End, Marie Doherty and her husband James of Stoneham, Stephen Buonopane and his wife Linda of Billerica and the late Anthony Buonopane of Plymouth. Cherished [...]
Obituary: Philip J. Oteri of the North End
Philip J. Oteri, of Boston’s North End, died Tuesday at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 73. Born and raised in Boston’s North End he was the son of the late Joseph and Viola (DiRenzo) Oteri. After high School, Philip enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he was appointed to [...]
Obituary: Anna R. Chirichiello of the North End
CHIRICHIELLO, Anna R. (Poupolo) 84, of Boston’s North End, on Nov. 7, 2011. Daughter of Angelo Poupolo & Domenica (Bucci). Beloved wife of the late Rocco J. Chirichiello. Loving mother of John Chirichiello & the late Carol Settipane-Curran. Grandmother of John Settipane & Paula Palmer, and Great-Grandmother of John, James & Alessandra. She also leaves [...]
Obituary: Rosario George Coppola of the North End
COPPOLA Rosario George “Georgie Hats” of the North End of Boston, November 2, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Louise (LuLu Manganiello) Coppola and loving father of Charles Coppola of Weymouth, Ann and her husband Emil Bevilacqua, Barbara and her husband James D’Ambrosio and Anthony and his wife Candy Coppola all of Boston. Also survived [...]
Obituary: Josephine Ciampa of the North End
CIAMPA, Josephine of Boston, on Oct. 31. Life time resident of the North End. Daughter of Guiseppi & Maria Ciampa. Sister of deceased siblings: John, Dominic, Raphael, Michael, Angelo, Teresa Lena, and Evelyn. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, & devoted neighbors. Memorial Mass @ St. Leonard’s Church, 11a.m, Sat., November 5, 2011. In lieu [...]
Obituary: Josephine A. (Pizzano) Hardin of the North End
HARDIN, Josephine A. (Pizzano) 85, Lifelong resident of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Angelina (Bravacco) and Domenic Pizzano. Cherished mother of Yolanda Hardin of Boston, Lillie Kunkel and her husband Brad of Key Largo, Florida, and the late James Hardin. Loving grandmother of Dannielle Wright of Atlanta, [...]
Obituary: Lena M. Assenza of the North End
ASSENZA Lena M. Lifelong resident of Boston’s North End on October 25, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Vincenza (Giusta) and Gaetano Assenzo. Loving sister of Jennie Ruotolo of Chelsea and the late Anna Sinagra, Joseph and Jimmy Assenzo, Camille Renzulli and Mary Riley. Cherished aunt of Anthony and Nancy Sinagra, Janice Polacco, Dennis Assenzo, [...]
Obituary: Ignazio “Jerry” Catania of the North End
Ignazio “Jerry” Catania, age 94, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully in his home on October 12, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Mirabella) Catania. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, including Nicholas Catania, Richard Catania, Patricia Smith and Nicholas Catania, Jr.. Funeral services will be held [...]
Obituary: Phyllis DeNictolis of the North End
DeNICTOLIS, Phyllis 62, of Boston’s North End on Wednesday, October 11, 2011. She leaves her loving son Vincent DeNictolis and his father Michael DeNictolis, her sister Diane Volch, Aunt Rose Tricca, Uncle Ralph Mercogliano & his wife Janice, many loving nieces and nephews, dear friend, Anthony Gambale, as well as Grand-Dog “Reggie.” She was predeceased [...]
Obituary: Anna (Assenza) Sinagra of the North End
SINAGRA, Anna (Assenza) of Boston’s North End, September 21 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Louis Sinagra. Mother of Anthony and his wife Louise of Revere, Nancy of Boston and the late Louis Sinagra Jr. Sister of Lena Assenza, Jennie Ruotolo and the late Joseph Assenzo, Carmella Renzulli and Mary Riley. Grandmother [...]
Obituary: Alec J. Alexander of the North End
ALEXANDER, Alec J., 91, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Alec was a USMC veteran of WWII and retired Boston Police Officer. Beloved son of the late Alessandro and Ella (Schiavone) Alexander. Loving Husband of Maria (Calitri) Alexander of the North End. Cherished father of Kenneth Alexander of the North End and [...]
Obituary: Louis Ficociello of the North End
FICOCIELLO Louis, 83, of Boston’s North End, on Monday, September 5, 2011. Beloved son of the late Marietta “Mary” (DeAngelis) and Benigno “Benny” Ficociello. Cherished brother of Teresa Storella and her husband Carmine of Medford, Gilda Liggiero of Medford, Evelyn Ficociello of the North End, Benny Ficociello and his wife Christine of Saugus, and the [...]
Obituary: Theresa (Guarino) D’Alelio of the North End
D’ALELIO, Theresa (Guarino) Age 99, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D’Alelio; Loving mother of Joseph D’Alelio of Boston, MA; Dear sister of the late Josephine, Joseph, and Arthur Guarino. Cherished Aunt of Lisa Wetmore and [...]
Obituary: Dora (Federico) Giammarco of the North End
GIAMMARCO-Dora (Federico), 90, of Boston’s North End, on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Rosa (Ventresca) and Francesco Federico. Loving wife of the late Enrico Giammarco. Cherished mother of Giuseppe Giammarco and his wife Rosa and the late Giovanna DiCenso. Loving sister of Joseph Federico and Alighiera Federico. Loving grandmother of Enrico [...]
Obituary: Edith (Marotta) Manni of the North End
MANNI Edith (Marotta), 87, of Boston’s North End, on Tuesday August 23, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Antonetta (Gianelli) and Anthony Marotta. Loving wife of the late Louis Manni. Cherished mother of Verna Manni, Louis Manni, Annette Creelman, Maria Festa, and Michael Manni. Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of one. Beloved sister of [...]
Obituary: Josephine (Sutera) Cantanzaro of the North End
CATANZARO Josephine (Sutera), 84, of Boston’s North End, on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Anna (Maniscalco) and Carlo Sutera. Loving wife of the late Luciano “Chuck” Catanzaro. Cherished mother of Louis Catanzaro and his wife Vivian, Maryann Saraceni and her late husband Ralph Saraceni, and Karen DiRenzo and her husband Carlo. [...]
Obituary: Jennie DiStefano of the North End
DISTEFANO, Jennie 94, of Boston’s North End, on Friday July 1, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Ignacio and Emannuella (Inderato) Bartolucci. Cherished wife of the late Salvatore DiStefano. Loving mother of Frank DiStefano and his wife Frances “Cookie” of Revere, Leonora “Dolly” Manfredonia and her late husband Joseph of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Frank [...]













