LANGONE, Aurora (Gatto) Of Boston’s North End on January 30, 2017. Daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Iavazzo) Gatto. Beloved wife of the late Boston City Councilor Frederick C. Langone. Loving mother of Barbara Sutera and her husband Carl of Meredith, NH formerly of N. Andover and Lorraine Passacantilli and her husband Daniel of Read More…
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Obituary: Maria “Michelina” (Savino) Abbondanza of Boston’s North End
Maria “Michelina” (Savino) Abbondanza of Boston’s North End on January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Abbondanza. Devoted mother of Angela Nogueira and William Galatis, Rosa Evans and her husband Steven, Joanna Hoey, Lisa Monteiro and the late Joseph Abbondanza and his surviving wife Annette. Loving grandmother of Frankie, Roseann, Anthony, Michela, Sean, Read More…
North End’s Ricky Scimeca of Boston Barber Company Featured on WooCutz TV [Video]
North End native, Ricky Scimeca, is interviewed by WooCutzTV’s Angelo Padin at the Boston Barber & Tattoo Company in Boston’s North End. Ambitious Angelo gets a haircut from Ricky and interviews the US Army veteran about the shop and his experiences. Owner Robert Dello Russo also takes part the video and his vision for Boston Barber Co.
NEWRA Forms By-Laws Committee, Saving Trees, New Logo Effort
Here are the latest reports from the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) meeting, held on January 12, 2017. View full video coverage and a timeline below: Video timeline: (Opening) President’s Report by Mary McGee: Citing Jason Aluia’s great success with his efforts to save the North End Nursing Home, NEWRA is forming a by-laws committee, Read More…
Obituary: Luigi Areniello of Boston’s North End
Luigi Areniello of Boston’s North End, surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2017. He was born in Lapio, Italy. Beloved husband of Anna (Ferrante) Areniello. Devoted father of Claudia Areniello of Lynn, Tizziano Areniello and his wife Rhonda of Winthrop, Crestina Perez de Alderete and Gioena Areniello both of the North End. Adored Read More…
Happy 70th Birthday to Mary (McGonagle) Orlandella
Former North End resident Mary (McGonagle) Orlandella celebrated her 70th Birthday with husband Phil, family and friends at Felecia’s Restaurant in Stoneham. Shown in photo from (l to r) are Mary’s seven grandchildren. PJ, Mary, Lily, Kaitlyn, Kristen, Jake, Rocco, Tyler and husband Phil.
Berlin Attack Hits North End As Frattaroli Family Mourns the Loss of Cousin Fabrizia Di Lorenzo
After days of waiting by the phone, the Frattaroli Family of Boston’s North End have received confirmation their cousin Fabrizia Di Lorenzo was killed in the tragic Berlin Christmas Market terror attack on December 19th. The family has issued the following statement: We are heartbroken to learn that our beloved cousin, Fabrizia Di Lorenzo, was killed in the Read More…
Obituary: Concetta “Connie” (Manganaro) Bruno of the North End and Ida’s Restaurant
Concetta L. “Connie” (Manganaro) Bruno, age 97 died peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2016. Connie, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her three daughters, Joanne McDermott of Plymouth, Arlene Santangelo of Bonita Springs, FL and Marilyn Caristo of Charlestown. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Jeff and Joseph McDermott and Read More…
North End’s Frattaroli Family Relative Missing After Berlin Christmas Market Attack
December 22, 2016 update: Fabrizia Lorenzo has been confirmed killed in the attack by Berlin authorities. Please see this updated post. Relatives of Fabrizia Lorenzo in Boston’s North End are praying for their missing cousin following the attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany. The Frattaroli family have released the following statement: Our cousin, Fabrizia Read More…
NEMPAC’s Sherri Snow Wins 2016 SPARK Impact Award
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and SPARK Boston announced the five 2016 SPARK Impact Award winners, including Sherri Snow, Executive Director of North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Snow won in the category of Community Building and Neighborhood Improvement. Sherri Snow said she looks to “inspire community members, especially youth, to experiment with artistic programming in Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Elect DiMasi Sign Posted
A classic “Elect DiMasi Representative” sign was posted on this Prince Street office to recognize Sal DiMasi’s return to Massachusetts and his longtime representation of the neighborhood. Back in the day, the signs used to blanket the North End store windows. The old sign was recovered and posted by Philip Frattaroli. Photo by Michael Dello Russo. “Neighborhood Photo” Read More…
Obituary: Peter A. Raduazzo of Boston’s North End
Peter A.Raduazzo, age 85, of Boston’s North End, passed away on November 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Marion (Toscano) Perez Raduazzo; and the loving son of the late Michael and Dorothea Raduazzo. He is survived by his two children, Lisa Williams and Eric Raduazzo; four step-children, Patrice Bordonaro and her Read More…