Video courtesy of Bostoniano.info. Former welterweight champion Tony DeMarco spent the afternoon on Saturday, October 8, 2011, signing his book, “Nardo,” to at Tony DeMarco way on the corner of Hanover and Fleet Streets. More on the book at TKOTony.com.
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Memorial Dedication on Prado for Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo, 1st Italian American Boston Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
On Saturday, October 8, 2011, a Memorial Dedication to late North Ender and Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo was held on the Prado, also known as the Paul Revere Mall, in Boston’s North End. The memorial plaque mounted on the brick wall is a tribute to Cuneo as the first Italian American Boston Police Officer killed Read More…
North End Stories – A New Digital Narrative Project
Jeanne Dasaro of “North End Stories” presented at both NEWNC and NEWRA meetings this month to introduce her oral history project. North End Stories is a digital narrative that aims to collect, preserve, and share the stories of Italian-Americans whose families immigrated to Boston’s North End in the late 19th and early 20th century. Answering Read More…
Obituary: Anna (Assenza) Sinagra of the North End
SINAGRA, Anna (Assenza) of Boston’s North End, September 21 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Louis Sinagra. Mother of Anthony and his wife Louise of Revere, Nancy of Boston and the late Louis Sinagra Jr. Sister of Lena Assenza, Jennie Ruotolo and the late Joseph Assenzo, Carmella Renzulli and Mary Riley. Grandmother Read More…
Obituary: Alec J. Alexander of the North End
ALEXANDER, Alec J., 91, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Alec was a USMC veteran of WWII and retired Boston Police Officer. Beloved son of the late Alessandro and Ella (Schiavone) Alexander. Loving Husband of Maria (Calitri) Alexander of the North End. Cherished father of Kenneth Alexander of the North End and Read More…
NEW Health CEO Wins National Reelection Bid
by Marianne Aiello North End Waterfront Health CEO Jim Luisi was reelected as the Speaker of the House for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) on August 28 at the organization’s annual conference in San Diego. Luisi has already served two years as Speaker and is looking forward to serving at least another Read More…
Sal DiMasi, Former House Speaker and North End Resident, Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Former Massachusetts House Speaker and North End resident, Sal DiMasi, was sentenced to eight years in prison today by a federal court judge after being convicted on corruption charges last June. In his decision, US District Court Judge Mark Wolf said DiMasi’s life had been “a great American story to a point.” The ruling also Read More…
Obituary: Louis Ficociello of the North End
FICOCIELLO Louis, 83, of Boston’s North End, on Monday, September 5, 2011. Beloved son of the late Marietta “Mary” (DeAngelis) and Benigno “Benny” Ficociello. Cherished brother of Teresa Storella and her husband Carmine of Medford, Gilda Liggiero of Medford, Evelyn Ficociello of the North End, Benny Ficociello and his wife Christine of Saugus, and the Read More…
Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association
News from The Boston Harbor Association: Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association, Joins Vivien Li in expansion of senior management team The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) announced today the hire of Julie Wormser as Executive Director of the organization. Wormser joins President Vivien Li, who was promoted to President in March Read More…
North End Resident Tapped to be Greenway Conservancy’s New Director of Development
News release from the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: North End Resident Tapped to be Greenway Conservancy’s New Director of Development The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is pleased to welcome Jodi Wolin as the organization’s new Director of Development. A seasoned fundraiser with a great deal of experience working for non-profit organizations, Wolin took Read More…
Obituary: Theresa (Guarino) D’Alelio of the North End
D’ALELIO, Theresa (Guarino) Age 99, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D’Alelio; Loving mother of Joseph D’Alelio of Boston, MA; Dear sister of the late Josephine, Joseph, and Arthur Guarino. Cherished Aunt of Lisa Wetmore and Read More…
Obituary: Dora (Federico) Giammarco of the North End
GIAMMARCO-Dora (Federico), 90, of Boston’s North End, on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Rosa (Ventresca) and Francesco Federico. Loving wife of the late Enrico Giammarco. Cherished mother of Giuseppe Giammarco and his wife Rosa and the late Giovanna DiCenso. Loving sister of Joseph Federico and Alighiera Federico. Loving grandmother of Enrico Read More…