This past weekend, our Principal, Karen McLaughlin, our Director of Advancement, Lisa Santarpio as well as all of our teachers, hosted our annual Welcome Back to School event for all of our new and returning St. John School students with over 250 attendees coming out for the fun-filled day at the Marriott Residence Inn on Read More…
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St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Kelly Koeth, 5th & 7th Grade Teacher
Meet Ms. Kelly Koeth, she is the new 5th grade homeroom teacher at St. John School. Ms. Koeth is teaching English Language Arts and Social Studies to the 5th and 7th grades, as well as Religion to her homeroom class. Hailing from Staten Island, New York, Ms. Koeth is no stranger to cold winters. After graduating Providence Read More…
Obituary: Evelyn Capossela Harrington of Quincy and Boston’s North End
On August, 08, 2915, Evelyn Capossela Harrington, formerly of the North End and Quincy peacefully passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved so very much. She was the beloved sister of Marguerite DiMino Buonopane, Josephine Amatucci, and Domenic Capossela. Besides her loving and caring family, Evelyn also happily shared her passing Read More…
Obituary: James J. Sablone, Jr. of Winthrop and Boston’s North End
James J. Sablone, Jr of Winthrop died on Sunday, August 30. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he was the son of James J. Sablone Sr. and the late Barbara R. (Onorato) Sablone. James was the beloved husband of Susan (Weeks) Sablone, and the devoted father of Jamie, David and Zach. He was the Read More…
Wednesday Night Dinner Group Honors Frank DePasquale
Numerous members of the Thacher Street Club Wednesday Night Out dinner group got together at Il Panino Restaurant on Hanover Street to recognize local businessman Frank DePasquale for his support and contributions to the North End neighborhood. Over 40 people participated in the first special event.
North End Resident Wins Presidential Service Award
Each year, the President of the United States recognizes volunteers throughout the country with the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Benjamin Eld from Boston’s North End is among this year’s silver award honorees. Eld is being recognized for his work as a Citizen Schools Citizen Teacher, and the award is a testament to his civic leadership. Read More…
Obituary: Salvatore “Chickie” Trovato of Boston’s North End
Salvatore “Chickie” Trovato, 76, of Boston passed away on August 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Marie (Catanzaro) Trovato for 57 years. Loving father of George V. Trovato and his wife Laura of Winter Haven, FL., Joy Bonavita and her husband Joseph of Georgetown, MA and the late Joseph C. Trovato. Read More…
St. John School Summer Camp
Happy campers enjoying a day at the New England Aquarium, the Swan Boats and a picnic and story on the Boston Common. St. John School held it’s 3rd year of summer camp which ran from July 6th through August 7th. The campers enjoyed many fun activities during their five weeks. This summer, Michele DeMarco of Read More…
Jerome Smith, Chief of Civic Engagement and Neighborhood Services Speaks at NEWRA Meeting
Jerome Smith, Boston’s new Chief of Civic Engagement & Head of the Office of Neighborhood Services spoke to neighborhood residents at the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on August 13, 2015. Speaking on the role of neighborhood services in the city and his role with the community, Smith spoke in detail on Read More…
Obituary: Raffaele Verrocchi of Medford & Boston’s North End
Raffaele Verrocchi, of Medford, formerly of the North End of Boston, passed away on August 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Maria (Indiciani) Verrocchi and loving father of Mario Verrocchi and his wife Rita of Stoneham, Andrew Verrocchi and his wife Rhonda of Milford, Gabriella Palladino and her husband Gerard of Stoneham, Angela Pinette and her husband Read More…
Obituary: Leonard J. “Leo” Rizzuto of Boston’s North End
RIZZUTO, Leonard J. “Leo” 91, lifelong North End resident, died Monday, August 10th. Born to parents Nicola and Guiseppa (Costanza), Leo worked for his family’s bakery on Prince St., where he met his beautiful wife, the late Louise “Lou-Lou” (Nuzzo) Rizzuto. Leo proudly worked for Wolfer’s Lighting for many years, and loved gadgets of all shapes Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Bruins Torey Krug Gets New Tattoo in North End
Boston Bruins defenseman, Torey Krug, stopped in at Boston Barber & Tattoo Co. last week for some ink by tattoo artist, Lauchie Macdonald. Photos by Sarah Grindeland. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your awesome photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.











