Vito J. Petringa of Boston’s North End passed away on August 23, 2019. Beloved son of the late Concetto and Maria (Vasallo) Petringa. Loving husband of the late Louise (Langone) Petringa. Treasured father of Lucille Petringa and her husband David Yanolis of Somerville, and Dina Petringa and her husband Joshua Samuels of Culver City, CA. Cherished grandfather of Graham, Read More…
Michael Bonetti has embraced the Feast of Saint Anthony with his heart and soul since he was old enough to walk. His love for Saint Anthony was expressed in the blizzard of confetti that cascaded from his home on Hull Street on Sunday afternoon. With his relentless charm, he enlisted the assistance of both family Read More…
The 109th Fisherman’s Feast featured the second annual North End Meatball Contest with Strega Ristorante taking the win! The popular event crowns a new restaurant after last year’s winner, Tony and Elaine’s. Strega North End is located at 320 Hanover Street. John Romano was presented the 2019 Fisherman’s Feast Italian American of the Year award in Read More…
Mario Corsaro of Stoneham and owner of Varese Shoes of the North End, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Corsaro’s shop, Varese Shoes, once located at 285 Hanover Street (now Cassarecce Ristorante), was a staple of the North End for over 40 years. He is survived by his beloved Read More…
Erin Connors of the North End is one of five individuals appointed as a new trustee to the National Braille Press (NBP). Connors has served on the Development Committee for the last two years and, since 2012, has raise nearly $50,000 for braille literacy. She has also run the Boston Marathon three times in support Read More…
Tom Streep of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Boston’s North End recently earned the firm’s Ed Armstrong Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Streep was one of 1,961 of the firm’s more than 18,000 financial advisors to receive the Ed Armstrong award. The award is named after Ed Armstrong who built a successful branch office and contributed to Read More…
Bettina M. (Servideo) Sgarano of Holliston and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 26, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gratta) Servideo. Loving wife of the late Joseph Sgarano. Adored mother of Frank Sgarano and his wife Angela and Joseph Sgarano, both of Holliston. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Joseph Sgarano and Read More…
Angelina (Picciuto) Giuliano of Somerville and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Giuliano. Loving mother of Richard Giuliano of Weymouth, Bob Giuliano and his wife Susan of Canton and Irene McFadyen and her late husband Jim of Tewksbury. Cherished grandmother of Jay McFadyen and his wife Read More…
North End resident, Christina McGee Schiavoni has been awarded a doctoral degree magna cum laude in international development studies by the International Institute for Social Studies of Erasmus University at The Hague, Netherlands. On April 29, 2019, Ms. Schiavoni successfully defended her PH.D. thesis entitled ‘Constructing and Contesting Food Sovereignty: Food Lines, Fault Lines and Read More…
Courtesy of the Boston Post-Gazette Friends and parishioners of Father Claude Scrima, of the North End’s St. Leonard Church, honored the much loved priest last week by celebrating his 85th birthday. Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1961, he has been active in several ministries. After his early years teaching in high schools staffed by Franciscans Read More…
Alfred A. Delliago of Boston’s North End passed away on July 15, 2019. The loving son of the late Alfred and Anna (Raduazzo) Delliago. Dear brother of Richard E. Delliago of the North End. Also survived by loving cousins and friends. All services will be private. Donations in Alfred’s memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box Read More…
Earlier this month, seniors from the Nazzaro Center, ABCD Neighborhood Service Center, West End, and Chinatown came together at the coast guard base to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. Typically celebrated in October, this annual tradition had unfortunately been postponed for the Age Strong Community. Attendees were thrilled to finally get to celebrate! There was plenty Read More…