The 2012 annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a crowded affair on Thursday afternoon when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the charity event. Raising thousands of dollars for North End seniors and families in need, the committee chair, Robert “Ted” Tomasone said that over 200 checks of an increased amount ($40) were sent out during this Christmas season.
Receiving honors this year:
City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Uncle Fred Carangelo Humanitarian Award
SPC Richard “Ricky” Scimeca, Ernest Natale Award for his military and community service
The Christmas Fund Committee is led by Robert “Ted” Tomasone with James Luisi of North End Waterfront Health. The committee includes members from local non-profit agencies: North End Athletic Association, North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Community Center, North End Waterfront Health, North End Seniors, ABCD Head Start Program and North End / West End ABCD Service Center.
The Hard Working Committee – North End Christmas Fund Luncheon
City Councilor Sal LaMattina (left) is presented the Fred Carangelo Humanitarian Award by Robert “Ted” Tomasone and Kathy Carangelo
SPC Richard “Ricky” Scimeca (right) is presented the Community Service Award by Ted Tomasone (left) and Al Natale in memory of Private Ernest J. Natale in recognition of his Military Service and devotion to the North End community.
Mary Wright from NEW Health is recognized by Al Natale.
From the left, Debbie, George, Laurie, Olivia, Karen, Rossina and JR
From the left, sitting, Pam, Anne, Joie, Lina and Laurie. Standing, from the left, Francine, Nancy and Joyce
From the left, Stephen Passacantilli, Philip Frattaroli, City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Kathy Carangelo
Al Natale and Joanne Prevost Anzalone
Filippo and Dom
Kathy Carangelo (standing), Mrs. Carangelo and Councilor Sal LaMattina with the Ferdinand Carangelo Humanitarian Award
Ricky and Melissa
NEW Health CEO, Jim Luisi (left), Marie Cunningham and Joe Durant, President of the Mass. State Engineers and Scientists
North End Christmas Fund Luncheon – Dec 2012 at Filippo’s Ristorante
Ted Tomasone holds the Community Service Award previously presented to Donato Frattaroli. In the photo on the left, Philip Frattaroli of Ducali and on the right, NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi
Philip Frattaroli speaks at the North End Christmas Fund Luncheon
Ted Tomasone chairs the committee for the North End Christmas Fund Luncheon
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City Hall has announced the 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will come to the North End / Waterfront on Sunday, December 9th, 2:15 pm at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street. NEMPAC will also be having its annual arts and crafts fair with a bake sale from 11am-3pm. More details Read More…
The controversial issue of making Hanover St. a one-way street and widening the sidewalks for alfresco dining is discussed in this excerpt from the recent Chronicle TV show. The Boston Globe highlighted the one-way traffic concept of the North End Chamber of Commerce on its front page last February. This video clip features neighborhood residents Read More…
One Reply to “Hundreds Come Out to Support the 2012 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon [Photos]”
Hi,
The pictures of the North End Christmas Fund Luncheon looked lots of fun sorry I missed it. On another note I would like to the tne NECF for remembering the Rugnetta family two years in a row with their kindness and generosity espeically during this time of year with the passing of my sister. Your thoughtfulness is well received, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Hi,
The pictures of the North End Christmas Fund Luncheon looked lots of fun sorry I missed it. On another note I would like to the tne NECF for remembering the Rugnetta family two years in a row with their kindness and generosity espeically during this time of year with the passing of my sister. Your thoughtfulness is well received, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.