Frattaroli, Arturo of East Boston and of Boston’s North End passed away on September 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Lucia (Verrocchi). Cherished son of the late Francesco Frattaroli and Immacolata (Ventresca). Loving father of Francesco and his late wife Maria Rita of Italy, Tonino and wife Elaine of Read More…
People
ABCD Center Volunteer Profile: Susan Price
Susan came to ABCD after leaving the workforce and seeking a meaningful way to fill her time. She has lived in the North End for eleven years. This is her fourth year as a volunteer of ABCD. Previous to her service she worked 25 years at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center as a Unit Coordinator. She Read More…
Obituary: Eugene Giangregorio of Geno’s Salon
Eugene “Geno” V. Giangregorio, on September 24, 2016. Former owner of Geno’s Salon in the North End. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite “Margie” Giangregorio. Loving father of John Giangregorio and his wife Ellen of Concord, Ann Lyness and her husband Paul of Woburn, Terese McLaughlin and her husband Gary of Woburn, Lisa Stagnone and Read More…
NEAA Baseball: Greatest Ever? Lopriore is in the Conversation
The 2016 21U NEAA Dodgers season has come to a close and I took my much needed vacation at Cape Cod and had lots of time to sit back and reflect on the end of another baseball season. As much as I tried to think about the huge victories, the clutch hits, the great plays and the Read More…
In Memoriam: Domenic and Mario Ventresca
In loving memory of Mario Ventresca (1st Anniversary, September 16, 2016) and Domenic Ventresca (7th Anniversary, September 30, 2016).
Obituary: Grace Caiani of Boston’s North End
CAIANI, Grace A. (Micciche) Age 89, of Boston’s North End, passed away on August 31, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Carmela (Simonelli) Micciche; Loving mother of Diane Caiani of Boston and Vincent Caiani and his wife Mary of Quincy; and dear sister of Anthony Micciche of Boston, the late Read More…
North End Governor’s Council Candidate Steve Borelli Focuses on Transparency, Elderly and Opioid Crisis
We recently caught up with Steve Borelli, a lifelong North End resident running for Governor’s Council in the 6th District against incumbent Terry Kennedy of Lynnfield and Richard DiMeo of East Boston. The Democratic Primary is scheduled for September 8, 2016. Here are some excerpts from our conversation. NEWF: Tell us about growing up in the Read More…
Obituary: Dr. Henry J. DiVaio of Boston (Former North End Dentist)
DiVAIO, Dr. Henry J. Of Boston, entered into rest August 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Barbara P. (Mulligan) DiVaio. Loving father of Richard J. DiVaio of New Hampshire, Barbara A. DiVaio Waite of West Roxbury, Robert P. DiVaio of West Roxbury, and Patricia A. DiVaio of New Hampshire. Loving grandfather to Jonathan DiVaio, Read More…
Father Gabe Troy to Receive the Cardinal Cushing Medal for Excellence in Service to Humanity
It all began fifty years ago in Kilkenny, Ireland, when Father Gabriel Troy was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Boston. His ultimate goal was to join the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle, but first he must serve one year in a parish in Boston so that he might become accustomed Read More…
Endicott Street’s Sheila Petrigno Moretti Presented Good Neighbor Award
Sheila Petrigno Moretti was recently presented with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award for her efforts in cleaning around her Endicott Street property. The award was presented by President Ford Cavallari and Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Sheila said, When I was young my Grandmother and Mother Read More…
Obituary: Emilio “Emil” Bevilacqua of Boston’s North End
BEVILACQUA, Emilio “Emil” C. Of the North End of Boston on August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Ann T. (Coppola) Bevilaacqua with whom he shared over 49 years of marriage. Loving father of Christine Bevilacqua of the North End of Boston, Michael Bevilacqua and his wife Lina of Middletown, Americo Bevilacqua and his wife Liana Read More…
Colman Shea Participates in State House Tour Guide Program
Secretary of the Commonwealth, William F. Galvin, recently hosted the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Doric Docent Book Award presentation at the Massachusetts State House. This event is an opportunity to recognize high school students for their outstanding service as volunteer State House Tour Guides this summer. Each year over 95,000 people visit the State House. Read More…












