The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America, honored Pamela Donnaruma with its President’s Award at the 101st State Convention held June 11-14 in Hyannis. The Presidential Award is the highest recognition presented at the annual convention. In addition, this year’s Golden Lion Award recipients were Mario Lucciola and Delia Bartucca. Pamela Donnaruma is Read More…
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NEAA to Honor Dom Campochiaro
As you know, our good friend Dom Campochiaro – affectionately known as Coach Dom to thousands of North End/Waterfront children and parents, passed away last year. We will be honoring Dom by playing this years’ NEAA All Star game in Dom’s memory. We will honor Dom’s memory in a ceremony before the game around 6:30pm on Read More…
NEMPAC’s La Bohéme Production to Feature Children’s Chorus (Tickets Available)
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Opera Project is returning to the Great Hall in Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall with the production of La Bohème. This Puccini masterpiece promises its audience an indelible experience through the majestic setting of the Great Hall, its rich musical score, and timeless love story. What is Read More…
Obituary: MaryAnn Esparo of Boston’s North End
MaryAnn Esparo, 76, resident of Boston’s North End passed away on June 11, 2015. She was born in New Haven, CT and was the daughter of the late Dr. Vincent James Grillo and the late Mary Agnes Grillo. MaryAnn was the beloved wife of Louis J. Esparo of Boston, MA for over 55 years. She was Read More…
Obituary: Grace (Regnetta) D’Amore, Former North End Restaurateur
Grace (Regnetta) D’Amore passed away peacefully with her family by her side early Tuesday morning. She was 89. Born and raised in Boston’s North End she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Grace (Taramina)Regnetta. The loving mother of Rita Whelan of Tewksbury, Grace Cavallo and her husband William of Woburn, Joann Termine of Read More…
Obituary: Francesco “Frank” Angiulo of Boston’s North End
Francesco “Frank” J. Angiulo, age 94, of Boston’s North End, passed away on May 30, 2015. Frank was a proud Veteran of WWII and served as a Naval Merchant Marine. He was the son of the late Cesare and Giovannina (Femiani) Angiulo. He was predeceased by his six siblings, Nicole, Gennaro “Jerry”, Donato, Antonio “Anco”, Read More…
North End Students Graduate From Boston College High
On Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Boston College High School’s 151st Commencement, President William Kemeza and the Board of Trustees presented diplomas to 322 members of the class of 2015. Mr. John F. McQuillan, Jr., a 1983 graduate of BC High, President, Chairman and CEO of Triumvirate Environmental, gave the address. Among the graduates were Read More…
Nina Saitta Graduates from Arlington Catholic High School
Nina Saitta of the North End is the proud graduate of Arlington Catholic High School which recently held its Commencement and celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2015. Congratulations Nina!
Life on the Corner: La Morte di Ciccio Sessa
On March 14, 1891 an angry mob of several thousand people descended on the jail in New Orleans, Louisiana intent on administering rough justice on nine inmates who had just been acquitted of murdering the chief of police. Barred from the front door, they gained entrance through the back and immediately shot the nine men. Read More…
Obituary: Angelo Indrisano of Melrose & Boston’s North End
Angelo Indrisano of Melrose and formerly of Boston’s North End on May 23, 2015. Beloved son of the late Olimpio and Anna Marie (Micarone) Indrisano. Loving husband of Jacqueline Anne (DesRoches) Indrisano. Cherished father of Michael Angelo Indrisano of Melrose. Dear brother of Ralph of Wakefield, Joseph of Worcester and the late Victor and William. Read More…
Lucic Meets His Match at North End Shop
Boston Bruin and North End resident, Milan Lucic, visited the Boston Barber and Tattoo Co. this week and had three tattoos done in one night! Enjoy these photos of Milan under the tattoo gun of artist Lauchie MacDonald. With several Boston Bruin players living in the neighborhood, they are always supporting local causes and businesses. We covered Read More…
Janine Martignetti Wins First Place in Kentucky Derby Hat Contest
Janine Martignetti took home first place in the Kentucky Derby Hat contest put on by Foxwoods Resort. Sixty women were entered and paraded by a panel of judges. The 60 women were cut down to 10 finalist and then Janine was named champion in the “most beautiful hat” category. Janine built her hat from scratch Read More…












