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Auguri Filippo Frattaroli! 50th Anniversary in America

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Today is the 50th Anniversary that the North End’s own Filippo Frattaroli (Filippo’s, Lucia Ristorante) celebrates 50 years in America, immigrating from Sulmona, Italy.

His family and friends have put together this video to mark the auspicious occasion. Auguri Filippo!

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