BUCCIERI, Vincent J. Of Boston’s North End, June 11th. Cherished son of Anna (Manganiello) Buccieri of the North End and the late James. Beloved brother of Anthony Buccieri and his wife Patti of Medford, Angela Passacantilli and her husband Robert of Medford, Paul Buccieri and his wife Dawn of Winthrop. Loving uncle of Gianna, Anthony Read More…
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Obituary: Pasquale Pezzano of the North End
Pasquale Pezzano, age 77, of Boston’s North End, passed away on June 9, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Ruzzo) Pezzano; Loving father of Anthony P. Pezzano and his wife Diane of Revere, MA, Rocco Pezzano and his significant other, Lynn of Andover, MA, Pasquale S. Pezzano and his wife Lynn Patti of Read More…
Obituary: Jean Ann Simonelli of the North End
SIMONELLI Jean Ann, of Boston’s North End, June 8, 2011. Cherished daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Picardo) Simonelli. Beloved long-time companion of Jerry Iandoli of the North End. Loving sister of Mary Ann Foti and her husband George. Devoted aunt of Adrienne and Anna Foti. Also survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins Read More…
A Short Reunion for a North End Military Family
North End resident Olivia Scimeca is shown with her sons, Nicholas and Ricky, a soldier with the Rhode Island 182nd National Guard Infantry Battalion at Logan Airport. Ricky returned home for leave before shipping off to Afghanistan next week. (Courtesy of Phil Orlandella)
Richard G. Mintz, North End Native Posthumously Receives MBA Centennial Award
The Massachusetts Bar Association honored the late Richard G. Mintz of Mintz Levin in Boston with a posthumous Centennial Award at the MBA Centennial Ball at the Boston Sheraton Hotel on May 19. R. Robert Popeo (left), chairman of Mintz Levin, accepts the Centennial Award on behalf of Mintz from MBA Vice President Douglas Read More…
Obituary: Bryant Niedner Thayer of the North End
THAYER, Bryant Niedner 64, passed away on May 17. Mr. Thayer, a longtime resident of the North End, is survived by his beloved daughter, Emily Thayer and her mother, Constance Hennessey, of Burlington, MA; his beloved companion, Polly Scannell of W. Medford, MA; his sister, Kim Streetman of Newton, MA; his brother, Christian Barner of Read More…
One-Way Traffic Proposal for Hanover St. on Chronicle TV, Part 6
The controversial issue of making Hanover St. a one-way street and widening the sidewalks for alfresco dining is discussed in this excerpt from the recent Chronicle TV show. The Boston Globe highlighted the one-way traffic concept of the North End Chamber of Commerce on its front page last February. This video clip features neighborhood residents Read More…
Obituary: Marie Napoleone of the North End
NAPOLEONE-Marie, 94, of Boston’s North End, on Monday May 16, 2011. Marie worked at the Charlestown Naval Ship Yard and upon her retirement became receptionist at the Sacred Heart Church in the North End where she was a devoted parishioner. Cherished daughter of the late Giulia (DiBerto) and Settimio Napoleone. Loving sister of Umberto “Al” Read More…
Obituary: Maria (Maltese) Ferro of the North End
FERRO, Maria (Maltese) Of the North End of Boston April 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale Ferro and loving mother of Louis and his wife Frances Ferro of Sudbury, Maryann Ferro and Anthony Ferro both of the North End of Boston. She is also survived by 2 granddaughters; Regina and Lucia Ferro. Relatives Read More…
Obituary: Robert C. Colleameno of the North End
COLLEAMENO Robert C., 87, of Boston’s North End on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Son of Italo and Eva (Sigliano) Colleameno. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years Mary (DeLeo), daughter Eva Solimine of Revere, MA, son Robert and his wife Marie Colleameno of Medford, MA, cherished grandchildren Leah Solimine of San Diego, CA, Jason Read More…
Obituary: Richard G. Mintz, Esteemed Local Lawyer
Richard G. Mintz, a North End resident at the Prince Building, prominent legal figure and son of the founding partner of the law firm Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC passed away at the age of 89. Mintz was a lawyer for over 60 years, mostly in real estate law. Born on Sept. 26, Read More…
Neighborhood Leader, Mario Alfano, Passes Away
In a note simply titled, “We have lost Mario,” the Alfano family has informed us that our dear friend and neighbor, Mario Alfano, passed away overnight after a long battle with cancer. Mario Alfano was an active member of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and was often seen working to help the Read More…










