Friends, family and local dignitaries came out this week to celebrate the 60th birthday of the North End’s Cav. Filippo Frattaroli. Guests honored Filippo’s commitment to his family, the City of Boston, charitable works and success as a restauranteur at Filippo’s Ristorante. As a first generation Italian immigrant, Filippo is strongly devoted to his heritage and promoting relations with Italy. And, as with any Frattaroli affair, there was amazing food.
Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented an Official Resolution in honor of the event offered by himself and Councilor Michelle Wu. Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, spoke of Cav. Frattaroli’s recent knighting as they he was honored as Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. Also attending where State Senator Anthony Pettrucelli, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz andgubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker.
Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina (center) presents a City Council Recognition Award to Cav. Filippo Frattaroli (right) with son Philip (left)Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli (left) speaks at Cav. Filippo Frattaroli’s 60th Birthday Party. In June 2013, Filippo was knighted and awarded one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad as Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy).Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker (2nd from left) crouches down in this photo with Frank Privitera (left), Phil Privitera (2nd from right) and Cav. Filippo Frattaroli (right).A toast in honor of Cav. Filippo Frattaroli at his 60th birthday party.The Frattaroli Family at Fillipo’s 60th birthday partyThey caught me in a photo! Standing with Cav. Filippo Frattaroli (left) and Philip Frattaroli (right). The photo in the back is of Filippo growing up in Italy as a child with the paper hat.Cav. Filippo Frattaroli with his 60th birthday cakeIn honoring his father, Philip Frattaroli said that pasta has always brought the family together. As such, he hand crafted a pasta portrait of his father in honor of his 60th birthday.
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4 Replies to “Celebrating Cav. Filippo Frattaroli’s 60th Birthday”
I thought I was seeing things, when I looked at the picture of everyone toasting Mr.Frattaroli!! Why, and who is the person lying down in the ceiling, slightly covered up, but his arm hanging down. I don’t understand why this is part of this celebration. It’s kind of offensive, and doesn’t even fit into the culture of the North Enders.
Please elaborate on how that is “kind of offensive”. If you’re gonna claim some random innocuous thing is offensive, you should probably give it some backup.
Why get upset because I didn’t know something about the restaurant??!! You’re being too judgmental, and rude about a totally innocent inquiry. I was totally enjoying the celebration and photos, and didn’t expect to see an artifact like that. It looked real!!
Seriously? It was a party celebrating Filippo’s 60th birthday. Why do you care about the decorations in their restaurant and at their party? the Fratttaroli family knows about Italian and by extension the Italian American culture in the North End. the dummy or statue or whatever it is means something to them and that is the only opinion on the subject that really matters
I thought I was seeing things, when I looked at the picture of everyone toasting Mr.Frattaroli!! Why, and who is the person lying down in the ceiling, slightly covered up, but his arm hanging down. I don’t understand why this is part of this celebration. It’s kind of offensive, and doesn’t even fit into the culture of the North Enders.
Please elaborate on how that is “kind of offensive”. If you’re gonna claim some random innocuous thing is offensive, you should probably give it some backup.
Why get upset because I didn’t know something about the restaurant??!! You’re being too judgmental, and rude about a totally innocent inquiry. I was totally enjoying the celebration and photos, and didn’t expect to see an artifact like that. It looked real!!
Seriously? It was a party celebrating Filippo’s 60th birthday. Why do you care about the decorations in their restaurant and at their party? the Fratttaroli family knows about Italian and by extension the Italian American culture in the North End. the dummy or statue or whatever it is means something to them and that is the only opinion on the subject that really matters