In just 34 more school days, St. John School’s 8th Grade class will be donning their caps and gown and accepting their diplomas at Sacred Heart Church with their fellow graduates, family, friends and educators. Congratulations and best wishes to our St. John School Class of 2015. We are very proud of your accomplishments and wish you academic Read More…
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Remembering Bobby D
Five years ago today my good friend Bobby D passed away. It seems like yesterday but 5 years is a long time. The North End and Charlestown miss him very much. He did tons of good things for the youth and seniors of both neighborhoods. I was cleaning my garage yesterday and ran across the Boston Read More…
Marathon Fundraiser in Memory of Stephen J. Perez [Photos]
In what has become an annual event, North Ender Matthew Imbergamo, held a community fundraiser at Ward 8 Restaurant & Bar on Sunday afternoon to support his run in the 2015 Boston Marathon in memory of Stephen J. Perez. Dozens came out to support the event. A popular raffle featured donations from the Boston Bruins, Red Sox, Read More…
Obituary: Anthony T. Mendez of Boston’s North End and Wareham
Anthony Thomas Mendez (May 5, 1939 – April 10, 2015) of Boston’s North End and Wareham, on April 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Esta-Lee Fisher Mendez. Funeral from the Boston Harborside Home 580 Commercial St. Boston on Wednesday April 15th at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. Leonard Read More…
Obituary: Salvatore F. “Sonny” Caruso of Somerville and Boston’s North End
Salvatore F. “Sonny” Caruso passed away at home after a long illness. He was 75. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he was the son of the late Domenic and Rose (Aprile) Caruso. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his service to our nation, he worked at Ace Carbon for several Read More…
North End Resident Runs 2015 Boston Marathon for Joe Andruzzi Foundation
The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) – an organization committed to providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for cancer patients and their families by contributing financial and emotional support – is pleased to announce that Amy Pepe, a resident of Boston’s North End, will run this year’s Boston Marathon to support the organization. On Read More…
North End’s Maria Arabatzis to Run Boston Marathon for St. Francis House
Race to the Finish Line is an opportunity to cheer on and support five runners, including Maria Arabatzis of the North End of Boston, who will participate in the 2015 Boston Marathon on behalf of St. Francis House. The public is invited to this fun- and fund-raising event to help the team reach its ambitious Read More…
Obituary: Emmanuel “Manny” Manolios of Boston’s North End
Emmanuel “Manny” Manolios, longtime resident of the Boston’s North End, died of cancer on March 22, 2015. He was 81 years old. The son of the late Athena and Antonios Manolios, he was born, raised, and educated in Manchester New Hampshire. Graduating from Central H.S., he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Emerson College and a Read More…
Obituary: Vito Maniscalco of Boston’s North End
Vito Maniscalco, age 95, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean “Gina” (Matarazzo) Maniscalco. He is survived by his loving children, Josephine Maniscalco of the North End, Albert Maniscalco of Woburn, Dolores and Tonio D’Alfonso of Stoneham, and Rudy Maniscalco of the Read More…
Phil Orlandella Honored With Pioneer Award
Former North End resident, Regional Review Editor At Large, Phil Orlandella recently received the Nazzaro Center / North End Athletic Association’s first ever Pioneer Award for the many programs, he sponsored and directed over the 50 years of the non-profit agencies. The award is named in honor of the late Dom Campocchiaro who was a Read More…
Obituary: Giovanni Picariello, Owner of Modern Pastry
PICARIELLO, Giovanni of Medford on March 17, 2015. Owner of Modern Pastry in Medford and the North End. Beloved husband of Pina (Falcone) Picariello. Loving father of Toni Picariello and her wife Sia Maravelias of Jamaica Plain, Sara Picariello-McGee and her husband Cubby of Winchester, Nick Picariello and John Picariello both of Medford. Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Read More…
St. John School Science Lab Fundraiser
Please join us for an EXPLOSIVE good time to benefit the new St. John School science lab! Riccardo’s Ristorante Tuesday, March 31, 2015 175 North Street, Boston, MA 6:00 – 10:00 PM $100.00 per person for dinner with wine. We look forward to seeing everyone!












