Saturday, May 13, 2017 was the 100th anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima to three children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in Portugal. St. Leonard Church in the North End had a beautiful celebration in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. A new statue of Our Lady, pictured here, was dedicated. This celebration Read More…
The Friends Of The North End began their 11th Spring Bocce Tournament on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the North End Park outdoor courts. The first pallino was thrown by member Roger Mustone to begin the season. Six teams will compete for the next six Sundays. The first place team, at the end of this Read More…
Friends Of The North End held their annual traditional Christmas Eve dinner, the “Feast of the seven fishes – La Festa dei sette pesci”, at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester, MA, Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The meal of seven fishes was prepared by Master Chefs Vito Aluia and Joe Blazo with the assistance Read More…
Sunday, October 30, 2016, was the final day of the FONE fall bocce tournament. The tournament ended in a tie for first place between Team 4 whose players are Frank Julianello, Eric Marsh, Willie Celata and Anthony Gaeta and Team 3 whose players are Faust Freda, Joe Blazo, Anthony Cortese and Joe Ferullo. A final Read More…
On Saturday, September 24, 2016 the men of the Friends of the North End will celebrate their 44th annual reunion at the Sons of Italy Hall at 117 Swanton Street in Winchester, MA starting at 5 pm. Anyone interested in attending can send a $60 check made out to Sam Viscione and mailed to him at 20 Hillcrest Read More…
The Friends Of The North End (FONE) held their summer bocce banquet at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester, MA on July 13th. Prizes consisting of a plaque and a bottle of wine were awarded to the winning team of Angelo DiGirolamo, Richie DeSantis, Bobby Carbone and Mario Antidormi. This bocce season was very Read More…
Friends of the North End completed their Spring Bocce Tournament on June 26th at the North End Bocce Courts. Team 3 consisting of those pictured below are the 1st place champions. Check out the FONE Facebook page for more photos.
The Friends Of The North End sponsored a viewing this week of the new movie “Boston’s North End – An Italian American Story”, at the Sons Of Italy hall in Winchester, MA. The film tells the story of the Italian immigrant migration to Boston’s North End from the late 1800’s to the current time. Featured Read More…
“Friends Of The North End” began their Spring 2016 Bocce season on Sunday, May 1st. The games are played on Sunday mornings at the North End outdoor Bocce courts beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. The day was cool and overcast but the spirit of camaraderie and fair play brightened the day for all players. Competition was stiff as Read More…
The Friends Of The North End Diners Club annual Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes (Festa dei sette pesci), was held at the Sons Of Italy Hall in Winchester on Thursday, December 16, 2015. Among the guests were Santa Claus (Author Eric Marsh) and Father Christmas (Nino DiIanni). Dinner was prepared by member Chefs, Read More…
The Friends of the North End played their final tournament game at the bocce courts on Sunday, June 14th. Team 4 made up of players Paul Troisi, Anthony Antidormi, Joe Testa and alternate Sam Viscione (playing for Paul DaBene Sr.) defeated Team 7 made up of players Gus Pesaturo, Anthony Gaeta, Richie Palumbo and alternate Read More…
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL 70th Year Anniversary 1945 – 2015 Sunday, May 31, 2015 The class of 1957 will be sponsoring a Commemorative Mass at St. Leonard Church in the North End at 2:00 p.m. followed by an informal gathering after Mass in the Church hall. Coffee and Pastries will be served. We invite all Read More…