North End resident Paul Farris celebrated his 98th birthday on June 17, 2018. Paul is a longtime volunteer with The Franciscan Food Center at St. Anthony Shrine, which threw a celebration in his honor to mark the occasion. Not long ago, Paul “retired from volunteering,” but was drawn back to this ministry after seeing a Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) recently held their annual election of Officers and two Directors-at-Large. The election was uncontested. Congratulations to the elected officers: President: Joanne Hayes-RinesVice President: Ann BabbittTreasurer: Ann DeLucaClerk: Patricia ThiboutotDirectors-at-large: Susanne Lavoie and Rita Pagliuca In addition, the following FOCCP members have agreed to serve as committee chairs: Patricia Sabbey, FundraisingRobyn Reed, HorticultureFord Cavallari, InfrastructureKelsey Griggs, Read More…
The Boston Harborside Funeral Home sponsored the North End Seniors Tuesday Bingo games on Tuesday, June 5. Many thanks to Dino and his team: Rachel Spencer, Marsha McCarthy, and Chris Northrop for the wonderful event. Dino provided five gift baskets and five gift cards covering each of the ten games played. Through their generosity we were able to Read More…
Friends Of The North End (FONE) held their bocce banquet on Tuesday, June 5th, to celebrate the end of the 2018 Spring / Summer tournament. This event was held at the Flaming Grill Buffet Restaurant in Revere, MA and attended by FONE bocce players and members. Members of the winning Team #1 – Vito Aluia, Natale DeMarco, Frank Read More…
On May 24th, North End resident Sofia Mendoza graduated from Arlington Catholic High School (ACHS) and participated in its Commencement ceremony as part of the Class of 2018. Sofia was also named to the ACHS Honor Roll. Congratulations!
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Mother’s Day party on Friday, May 11th. Over 40 mothers and their spouses and friends turned out for a hearty, home-cooked meal of green salad, potato salad, chicken, pasta and cake, all lovingly prepared and served by NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers. The moms Read More…
Teddy Pasto of the North End completed Boston’s Run to Remember half marathon this past Sunday in memory of his grandfather, Bill Ruprecht. During his life, Bill served in the Air Force and was the Commander of the AMVETS post in Randolph, a position that he was very proud to have for many years. Sadly, he passed Read More…
By Joe Sarno Few are left who remember Joe, but those that are still around who knew him will never forget him. He was a giant of a man, both physically and intellectually. He was a willing and most capable teacher of math, Latin, Greek, history, religion, opera and current events and everything else, it Read More…
Presiding over Old North Church for the past twenty years has been Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, playing the role of Vicar and spiritual leader of the North End congregation while also managing of one of the most famous historical sites in the nation. Last fall, the Old North patrons and friends celebrated Steve’s two decades at Read More…
Thanks to the Citi Boch Center who so generously donated ten theater tickets to the Nazzaro Center! Laurie D’Elia loaded up the van full of senior citizens for an evening of excitement to a fabulous performance of The Sound of Music. A fun time was had by all and the seniors are looking forward to Read More…
Thank You Words cannot express the feelings and emotions of realizing the honor, privilege and pride of working with North End families for almost half a century has finally come to an end. To all who attended my retirement party on May 9 and to all who couldn’t make it but wanted to be there, Read More…
Boston locals and curious bystanders alike corralled into the elm tree enclosed Granary Burying Ground in Downtown Boston on May 10th to commemorate Massachusetts hero and industrialist Paul Revere, 200 years after his death on May 10, 1818. Born in the North End and renowned for his midnight ride to signal to the American militia Read More…