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Emma Ruth (Lassiter) Randolph of Boston, a retired nurse, died Thursday at Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center in the North End of Boston. She was 105. Born in Boston, Mrs. Randolph was a longtime resident of the North End. She worked as a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her friends [...]
BATTEAU-FINCHAM, Blanca Age 91, of Boston, MA, died peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband, children and grandchildren, on March 17, 2013. She leaves behind her devoted husband Chris Fincham, to whom she was married for almost 39 years. Her first husband, Wayne Batteau, Harvard Professor, died in 1967. Together they had six children: Kim, Robin, [...]
Larry J. Mustacchio, 83 years of age, lifelong North End resident and member of the Saint Agrippina Society, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Angelina (Piazza) and Nicola Mustacchio of Sciacca, Sicily. Cherished father of Nicholas Mustacchio and his wife Lisa [...]
Aurora M. (Lacrimosa) Rugnetta, 85 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Cherished daughter of the late Philomena (Lazzaro) and Ralph Lacrimosa. Beloved wife of the late Philip S. Rugnetta. Loving mother of Grace A. Rugnetta of Boston, Joseph W. Rugnetta and his wife Susan of Medfield, Philip [...]
CORTELL, Jason Merrill “Jay” Of Boston, formerly of Lexington, Jay (b. February 18, 1936 – d. February 3, 2013) passed away listening to the classical music he so loved, with his beloved wife Mary-Brenda at his bedside. His unconditional love, support and guidance will be sorely missed by his children Perry, Karen and Eric, and [...]
LIMONE, Elisa A. “Lisa” (Conte), 63 of Medford, formerly of the North End, died Wednesday after a long illness in the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, MA. Born in Boston, she lived in Medford for the past 28 years and formerly of the North End of Boston. She was the daughter of the late Anna [...]
MENDOZA, George 73, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Loving husband of the late Monica Maxwell-Mendoza. Cherished father of Jorge Mendoza and his wife Karen, Patrick Mendoza and his wife Elisa, Maria Mendoza, Juan Mendoza and his wife Julie, and Frank Mendoza and his wife Amanda. Beloved grandfather of Jorge, Sofia, Veronica, [...]
EDELSTEIN, Anna P. (Sutera) 83, of Revere, formerly of the North End, on Jan. 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Marvin Edelstein, she leaves her niece Lucy Giorgio-Pirkey and her husband Ed of Revere, and nephews Albert Giorgio II and his wife Mary Ann, and Paul Charles Sutera. She also leaves four grandnephews: Robert, Jason, Albert [...]
Video: Musical performances and photos from the January 5, 2013 candlelight vigil in Boston’s North End to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Musical tributes featured student performers at the vigil from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), featuring Nina Finocchiaro, Kristina Riccio, Alise and [...]
FRATTAROLI, Lucia (Verrocchi) 83, of East Boston, passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Lucia is the inspiration and namesake of Lucia Ristorante in the North End and Winchester. Loving wife of Arturo Frattaroli. Cherished mother of Francesco and his late wife Maria Rita, Tonino and his wife Elaine, Filippo [...]
The North End community came together in a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to remember the 26 Sandy Hook shooting victims that lost their lives in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012. Coordinated by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), the vigil included many groups from the neighborhood and was held at the Nazzaro [...]
Luisa (D’Ippolito) Bruno, 91 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Luisa was the owner of Ida’s Restaurant on Mechanic St. in the North End of Boston. Loving wife of the late John P. Bruno, Sr. Cherished mother of John P. Bruno, Jr. and his wife Karen of [...]
The North End has lost one of its most successful business owners and charitable residents. On Tuesday night, the family of Michael Mercogliano announced that owner of Mike’s Pastry has died. This message was posted on Facebook: It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of the grandfather, father, husband [...]
Elsie (Castagneto) DeAmato of Somerville, passed away on December 4th. She was the devoted wife of former North Ender, Ralph DeAmato and the late Roy Castagneto. Loving mother of Mary Malloy and her husband Joe and Roy Castagneto. Beloved step-mother of Norbert DeAmato and his wife Laura, Lorraine and Susan DeAmato and Maria Estey and [...]
Luigi “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti, 97 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Cherished son of the late Agnese (Torchietti) and Angelo Visconti. Loving husband of Grace (Palazzolo) Visconti. Beloved father of Agnes Strazzullo and her husband Domenic and Maria Cronin and her husband [...]
BARRASSO, Pasquale “Pat” 97, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October, 28, 2012. Born and raised in the North End of Boston. He was the son of the late Antonio and Marianne Barrasso. The oldest of nine. He was predeceased by his wife Christine (Guarino) on April 1, 2010. They were married for 64 years. [...]
DeINNOCENTIS, Grace C. (Damiano) (Savini) Of Malden, formerly a long-time resident of the North End. Oct. 9th. Devoted wife of the late Gaetano “Guy” Savini and Angelo DeInnocentis. Mother of Sandra Robson of Revere, Stephanie Savini of Malden, and the late Joseph Savini, Sr. Adored grandmother of Joanna Savini and Joseph Savini, Jr., and beloved [...]
“Anna Gun,” Coviello, 79 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30 2012. Cherished daughter of the late Frank & Assunta Mandarano and loving wife of Carmine Coviello, she leaves her beloved sons John Coviello & his wife Jennifer of Woburn, Michael Coviello of the North End, and the late [...]
TELLO, Jennie M. 89, of Boston’s North End, on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Victoria (Messina) and Joseph Tello. Loving sister of the late John, Domenic, James, Anthony, Frank, and Joseph Tello, Mary Curreri, and Anne Rizzo. Also survived by countless loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. A visitation will [...]
Many in the North End join in mourning the death of Glen Doherty, among the Americans killed in this week’s attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Glen’s father, Ben Doherty, was a recent resident of the Prince Building, writer for the Post Gazette and longtime companion of North Ender Anne Devlin Tagliaferro. Ben’s health [...]
VIRGILIO, Angelo G. “Gabe the Painter” of Boston’s North End August 31st, 2012. Beloved husband of Lucy (DiOrio) Virgilio. Devoted father of Donna Marie Virgilio, Peter C. Virgilio, and Elizabeth, all of the North End. Dear brother of the late Anthony Virgilio. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian [...]
CAPPELLO, Theresa (Pennachio) Of the North End of Boston, Aug. 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Cappello, Sr. and loving mother of Matthew Cappello, Jr. and his wife Patricia C. Cappello of Boston and Terri and her husband Scott White of Cambridge. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister [...]
CAPPELLO, Theresa (Pennachio) Of the North End of Boston, Aug. 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Cappello, Sr. and loving mother of Matthew Cappello, Jr. and his wife Patricia C. Cappello of Boston and Terri and her husband Scott White of Cambridge. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister [...]
Judean Elizabeth Langone of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully from a battle with cancer on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Watertown, MA. Daughter of Joseph A. Langone III, sister of Madeliene, Maria, Diane, Clementina & Joseph (Lonnie). She was a daughter, sister, auntie and beloved friend. First and foremost she was a poet. Funeral [...]
Pietro Trombetta, 86 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Monday June 25, 2012. Cherished son of the late Maria (DeSantis) and Domenico Trombetta. Loving husband of Gilda (Indiciani) Trombetta. Beloved brother of Concetta “Connie” Tarantelli, Marco Trombetta, Dora Almonte and Silvia Sanelli. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. [...]
Ferris Bishara Maloof, 86, of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully at home on June 9th surrounded by family & friends. Loving companion of Maryann Deveau, adoring father of Ferris Barry Maloof & his wife Gail of Indiana, Bernard Brud Maloof & his wife Vickie of Houson ,Tx, and Brenda G. Maloof Anderson & her [...]
GAETA, Josephine (Josie Fabiano) Of the North End of Boston at 102 years of age passed away peacefully June 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gaeta and devoted and loving mother of Anthony Gaeta and his wife Anna. She was the cherished grandmother [...]
It is with deep sadness that we pass on the news of our friend, Guild Nichols, longtime North End resident, activist and business owner as well as the founder of NorthEndBoston.com and Old Boston Tours. Guild Nichols died suddenly of a heart attack on June 7, 2012. He was 67. He was vibrant, enthusiastic and he loved [...]
PAOLO, Alvaro “Johnny”, 67, of Boston’s North End on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Cherished son of the late Pasquale and Maria Paolo, husband of Mary Jane Paolo, father of Linda LoPriore and her husband Michael, Jayme Pereira, and John Paolo, and grandfather of Michael and Vincent LoPriore and Christopher Pereira, all of Boston’s North End. [...]
Phyllis A. Rugnetta, 54 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Cherished daughter of Aurora M. (Lacrimosa) of Boston and the late Philip S. Rugnetta. Loving sister of Grace A. Rugnetta of Boston, Joseph W. Rugnetta and his wife Susan of Medfield, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]