Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante, Ducali Pizzeria and Ward 8 are holding their 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s on Causeway Street or Lucia’s on Hanover Street until December 17, 2013. See the individual toy and school wish list (pdf)

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