James “Jack” Sablone, Sr of Boston’s North End on October 17, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Onorato) Sablone. Loving father of Barbara Carey of Belmont, Vincent Sablone and his wife Denise of the North End, and the late James Sablone Jr. Cherished grandfather of Jamie Sablone, Regina Carey, and Jesse Sablone. Dear brother Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) features board member Victor Brogna in this month’s newsletter. As a child, Victor grew up visiting the North End, which he permanently made his home in 1993. His father had two sisters who lived at 97 Endicott Street for most of their lives. The family Read More…
SUTERA, Carl L., Jr. Of the North End, passed away at home on October 10, 2017, Devoted father of Anna and Wayne McKinnon of Easton, Tracy and James Burgio of Quincy and the late Carl L. Sutera III. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Mitchell and Mark McKinnon. Former husband of Laura (Holly) Sutera. Dear brother of Read More…
The late owner of Modern Pastry, Giovanni Picariello, was remembered at a sign unveiling on Sunday. The honorary City of Boston street sign designates “Giovanni Picariello Place” outside the landmark pastry shop. Family members joined with Mayor Marty Walsh and local officials for the dedication that took place as part of the North End Columbus Read More…
Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi and District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina were honored with the Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr. Public Service Award at this year’s Columbus Day Celebration Reception. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh took part in the presentations as did State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Sen. Joe Boncore and City Councilors who attended including President Read More…
Rowes Wharf resident Francis Selldorff, a junior at Belmont Hill School in Belmont, MA and patient at Joslin Diabetes Center, will be named Joslin’s 2018 Merritt J. Levitan Youth Ambassador at the Center’s annual High Hopes Gala on Saturday, November 4th. As the Youth Ambassador, Francis will take on the responsibility of educating the Boston community Read More…
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…
OSTIGUY David W. of the North End, formerly of South Boston, passed away Thursday September 28, 2017, at the age of 77. Longtime love of Linda A. Livingstone of the North End. Loving father of David and Kristina Ostiguy of Pembroke and Deborah A. Billotte of Abington. Loving step father of John and Leah Livingstone Read More…
On Saturday, September 16th, the Friends of the North End celebrated its 45th annual reunion. [See this post for photos.] A 50/50 drawing was held with proceeds going equally to worthy North End organizations i.e. North End Against Drugs, North End Athletic Association, Nazzaro Center, North End Music and Performing Arts Center and St. Leonard’s Read More…
Open letter to our neighbors, who made our years in the North End so incredibly happy. We are leaving our beloved neighborhood for the ‘burbs. We will miss the friendly faces, parks, restaurants, The Goose, and the dear, dear friends who have become like family. We have felt so fortunate to live here (pre and Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured neighborhood updates, friends and family events, future waterfront planning and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 166 Friends of the North End Celebrate 45th Annual Reunion On Saturday, September 16, the Friends of the North End celebrated its 45th annual Read More…
For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich immigrant history. Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night takes place on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Honoree presentations will be followed by Read More…