Journalist and North End resident, Bob Skole, is profiled in the latest installment of the digital narrative project, North End Stories. Skole worked for The Italian News, having interviewed Tony Bennett and the Defense Secretary for the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. Check out all the entries at www.NorthEndStories.com.
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Obituary: Christine “Sandi” (Calia) Venuti of the North End
VENUTI-Christine “Sandi” (Calia), 68, of Boston’s North End on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. Loving wife of Robert Venuti and cherished daughter of the late Joseph & Lillian (Calabresi) Calia, she leaves her beloved daughters, Robyn Venuti & Leah Penney, grandsons Nicholas Venuti & Robbie Penney, great-grandchidren Joey and Lili Venuti, sister Natalie Calia, and aunt Read More…
Obituary: Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa Ret.
Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa Ret. formerly of 48 Snowhill St., Boston’s North End, died at home, surrounded by his family on Cape Cod. Joe transitioned on Jan. 7th afer a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 57 years and five children, John, Donna, Michelle, Deena and Joe Read More…
Welcoming Susan Voloshin to the North End Branch Library
Boston.com’s Jeremy C. Fox interviews Susan Voloshin, the new librarian at the North End Branch Library on Parmenter Street: Visitors to the North End Branch Library have been growing accustomed to a new face in recent months, as they’ve gotten to know the first new branch librarian in the neighborhood in more than 15 years. Read More…
Photos: North End 2011 Christmas Fund Luncheon
The annual North End 2011 Christmas Fund Luncheon brought out hundreds of neighborhood friends to Filippo’s Restaurant on December 15, 2011. The event raised over $7,000 for North End seniors, families and children. The fund sent out 232 checks this year to those in need. The committee honored two individuals for their contributions to the Read More…
Obituary: Esther (Ceci) Salerno of the North End
SALERNO-Esther (Ceci), 85, of Boston’s North End, on Friday December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard Salerno Sr. Cherished mother of Richard Salerno Jr. and his wife Maria of Medford and Constance Casale of Woburn. Loving grandmother of Richard, Michael, and Joseph Salerno and Kenny and his wife Amy, Matthew, and Kristin Casale. Read More…
Obituary: Anna (Diecidue) Benvenuto of the North End
BENVENUTO-Anna (Diecidue), 103, Of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday November 30, 2011. Cherished daughter of the late Rose (Graffeo) and Leonardo Diecidue. Loving wife of the late Vincenzo Benvenuto. Beloved mother of Mary Piazza and her husband Stephen of Peabody, Rose Ciaramitaro of Medford and her late husband Vito, Anthony Benvenuto and his loving companion Read More…
Pizzer Makers Episodes 1 and 2 with Frankie Imbergamo
An update from North End native and local actor Frankie Imbergamo: Our pizzer makers webisode series was involved in the Boston Comedy festival on November 12, 2011 at the Charles Playhouse. The event was sponsored by Carol Patton and Imagine Magazine. We came in second place out of 14 different films shown on the big Read More…
Obituary: Lena (Palomba) Buonopane of Stoneham and the North End
BUONOPANE, Lena (Palomba) Of Stoneham and the North End, November 27, 2011, at age 90. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Buonopane. Devoted mother of Suzanne Mika of the North End, Marie Doherty and her husband James of Stoneham, Stephen Buonopane and his wife Linda of Billerica and the late Anthony Buonopane of Plymouth. Cherished Read More…
Obituary: Philip J. Oteri of the North End
Philip J. Oteri, of Boston’s North End, died Tuesday at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 73. Born and raised in Boston’s North End he was the son of the late Joseph and Viola (DiRenzo) Oteri. After high School, Philip enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he was appointed to Read More…
North Bennet Street School Students Win Award for Top Furniture Making Craftsmanship
Photo: North Bennet Street School students Juan Pablo Blanco and Charles Ambriano pose with their award-winning tables inside the school’s Gallery store. The two took top honors at the 2011 Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Crafts Show. Budding custom furniture makers Charles Ambriano, 21, and Juan Pablo Blanco, 28, took top honors in two different Read More…
St. Lucy Society Sends Christmas and New Year Wishes To Our Troops in Afghanistan
Photo: St. Lucy Society with Ricky Scimeca earlier this year.Two Thumbs Up To the St. Lucy Society! On Wednesday, November 9th the St. Lucy members got together at their monthly meeting and wrote Christmas cards and made goodie bags that were mailed Saturday, November 12th to our very own North Ender Ricky Scimeca and his Read More…