12th Annual Taste of the North End Charity Bocce Tournament [Photos]
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Robert Magri and Matthew Norcia beat out Natale Demarco and John Curciullo in high level bocce at the 12th “Taste of the North End” Bocce Tournament. Thirty two teams played in the charity event with an Italian-style barbecue by J. Pace & Son on Sunday, September 13th at Langone Park. The annual bocce event is organized by Donato Frattaroli of Lucia Ristorante, Chris Zizza of C&R Flooring and Pam Donnaruma of the Post-Gazzete. The weather was perfect for the traditional Italian game while raising money for North End causes. Taste of the North End raises funds for scholarships and charities in the North End community. See photos from the 2015 Taste of the North End.
First place winners in green (center) Robert Magri and Matthew Norcia with 2nd place team in pink, Natale DeMarco and John Curciullo. On the far left is TONE founder Donato Frattaroli and the Post Gazette’s Pam Donnaruma with Organzier Chris Zizza on far right.Champion Robert Magri throws in the finalsTONE Bocce Tournament in full swingSemi-final players and organizers, (L-R) Chris Zizza, Robert Sacchetti, Donato Frattaroli, Nicola Loscocco, Pam Donnaruma, Robert Sacchetti, Denis Lilla, Tony Sacchetti, Marc and Ron MacGillivrayNatale DeMarco throws in the semi-finalsTONE Founder Donato Frattaroli, Ann and Bob Lutz, President of the Mass. Restaurant Assoc. and Bocce Organizer Chris Zizza of C&R FlooringChris Zizza gives a teach-in on the bocce rulesNicola Loscocco throws in the semi-finals
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The Friends Of The North End (F0NE) ended their annual Fall Bocce season on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The championship team for the Fall 2018 season was made up of Angelo DiGirolamo, Anthony Gaeta, Richie Delliago and Gaspar Ostuni. Awards were presented to the winning team at a banquet held on Tuesday, November 6th at the Read More…
They have not played for ten years and came in fourth against the North End group. “We lost, but not bad for beginners,” says Venuti. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Read More…
