The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all those businesses and individuals who contributed to a successful and enjoyable 2018 Opening Day Celebration. Over 400 players, family members, friends, and supporters attended throughout the day to celebrate spring and the beginning of another exciting year of baseball in the North End. We also honored Mr. Robert “Ted” Tomasone, who has volunteered for over 50 years supporting NEAA and the North End community.
OPENING DAY SPONSORS:
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Senator Joseph Boncore, City Councilor Lydia Edwards, The Larson Family & Larson Ventures, In Memory of Anthony Teta & Joey Buceta by Allan Doherty III , Cornerstone Properties – The Marberblatt/Huang Family, The McHugh Family, The Previte Family, The Wells Family, Post Gazette Newspaper, Chad & Nicola Wolfson, Friends of the North End
LEAGUE & TEAM SPONSORS:
Saint Anthony’s Feast Society, St. Agrippina Feast Society, Regional Review Newspaper, Tomasone Club, Boston Police Athletic League, North End Against Drugs, In Memory of Francesco Capone
OPENING DAY DONORS:
Knights of Columbus #1513 – Ausonia Council, Gary Forziati, Francine & James Gannon, Stephen Fabiano, The Prinn Family, Mike Giannasoli, Laurie D’Elia & Domenic Coppola, Kenny’s Lock Inc., Presidential Properties – Kristie Aussube, Edward Jones Financial Investments – Tom Streep, Victor Passacantilli, The Moore Family, Leslie Pearlson – OOOTIE Co., Exhale Spa, Jennifer Howard
OPENING DAY VOLUNTEERS:
Patricia Romano, Lillian Ferullo, Mary Anne Tordiglione, Kenny Lanza, Kenny Lanza Jr., Ralph Martignetti – Baseball Commissioner, Chuck Bilikas – On-Field Training & Practice Coordinator, All the Coaches, US. Coast Guard – Color Guard, and Meara Gross – NEMPAC Student who sang the National Anthem.
