The Friends of the North End has decided to cancel its 48th annual reunion which was to be held at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester on Saturday, September 19th. We wish all our Friends and their families a safe and healthy remainder of the year and look forward to 2021 when we will Read More…
Author: Arthur A. Lauretano
Columbus High School Reunion Oct. 17; Reserve Your Seat by Mar. 26!
The 75th Anniversary Celebration of Columbus High School Boston will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. An initial deposit of $25 to secure your seat is required. The celebration committee asks that attendees submit this deposit via check or Venmo by Thursday, March 26. More Read More…
Friends of the North End Wrap Up Fall Bocce Season
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…
Friends of the North End 46th Reunion [Photos]
On Saturday, September 15th, 152 North Enders celebrated the 46th annual reunion of the Friends of the North End at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. A wonderful and heartwarming ambiance permeated the hall as old friends convened to reminisce about a cherished boyhood and a unique neighborhood. Special thanks to Sam Viscione and Arthur Lauretano Read More…
Friends of the North End Spring / Summer Bocce Banquet
Friends Of The North End (FONE) held their bocce banquet on Tuesday, June 5th, to celebrate the end of the 2018 Spring / Summer tournament. This event was held at the Flaming Grill Buffet Restaurant in Revere, MA and attended by FONE bocce players and members. Members of the winning Team #1 – Vito Aluia, Natale DeMarco, Frank Read More…
Friends of the North End Spring Bocce Season Begins
The Friends Of The North End (FONE), began their 12th annual Spring Bocce season on Sunday, April 22. The season will continue every Sunday until May 27, followed by an award ceremony banquet where trophies will be given to the winning team. The Friends are carrying on a long time tradition of playing bocce at the Read More…
Friends of the North End “La Festa dei Sette Pesci” [Photos]
The Friends of the North End, held their annual “La Festa dei Sette Pesci”, Feast of the Seven Fishes, on Wednesday, December 13th at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. Cooking for the Festa were master chefs Vito Aluia and Joe Blazo, assisting in the kitchen were Paul LaVecchia and Sam Viscione. A fantastic Italian rum Read More…
Class of ’57 Celebrates at 60th Columbus High School Reunion [Photos]
Christopher Columbus High School, Class of 1957, held their 60th reunion on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Ristorante Filippo in the North End. The reunion was attended by eighteen classmates and their guests. Franciscan priests in attendance were, Fr. Robert Caprio O.F.M. a former Principal and Fr. Claude Scrima O.F.M, Parochial Vicar of St. Leonard Read More…
Friends of the North End Fall Bocce Season Underway
The Friends Of The North End began their 11th annual fall bocce season last Sunday, September 24th. The season will continue until Sunday, October 29th, followed by an award ceremony banquet. Friends Of The North End was established in 1972 by a few boyhood friends who grew up together in the North End. Today there Read More…
Friends of the North End Enjoy Bocce Banquet
Friends Of The North End held their Spring / Summer Bocce banquet on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. This event was held at the Flaming Grill Buffet Restaurant in Revere, MA and attended by all FONE bocce players and guests. Members of the winning Team #6 were given Championship Certificates and gifts for excellence in Bocce. Read More…
Memorial Mass for Robert “Bobby” Church on June 10th
Memorial Mass for Robert “Bobby” Church On Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, North Square, Boston. Donations in Robert’s memory can be made out to, Saint Leonard Building Restoration Fund and mailed to: Rev. Antonio Nardoianni Saint Leonard Parish 320 Hanover Street Boston, MA 02113
Passing of a Friend: Robert “Bobby” Church
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 the North End lost a long time resident and friend, Robert Church, (aka Roberto, Bobby or Chef Roberto). Bobby was known for his culinary arts, especially Italian cuisine. He was owner and chef of the former Roberto’s Restaurant on North Street. He was very active in the community preparing dinners and Read More…