Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I have worked for Action For Boston Community Development for the past twenty two years. After continuing my education in early childhood and becoming Lead Teacher and Director qualified, I served as the Director Read More…
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Remembering Joseph “Dom” Campochiaro of Boston’s North End
Joseph “Dom” Campochiaro, Dec. 8, 2014, of the North End of Boston. Beloved husband of Marie (Habebe) Campochiaro. Loving father of Domenic and Christopher of Boston, Mass. Brother of Annmarie Amoroso of Saugus, Mass. Also survived by his granddaughter, Brianna and his nieces, Danielle and Lisa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Read More…
Obituary: Ralph A. DeAmato
DeAmato, Ralph, of Somerville formerly of the North End, Boston December 4, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Elena and Elsie DeAmato. Loving father of Norbert DeAmato and his wife Laura of Somerville, Lorraine DeAmato of Lynn, Susan Eng DeAmato of Canton, Maria Estey and her husband Daleof Somerville. Brother of Reverend Norbert DeAmato OFM Read More…
Overflowing Toys for Tots Donations Pour in at Elite Boston Landmark Realty Annual Drive
The annual Toys for Tots drive at Elite Boston Landmark Realty in the North End is always a success, but this year’s donations set a new bar. Several neighborhood businesses joined with Toni Gilardi donating thousands of dollars in toys. Significant contributions came from Lucca, Carmelina’s, Vito’s Tavern, Caffe Paradiso, Massimino’s and Cirace Liquors, organized by George Hadaya on behalf Read More…
North End Resident, Jeff Ziegler, Receives Nursing Award
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a vital and innovative community health system that serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has honored Jeff Ziegler, a North End resident, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award, established by the national nonprofit DAISY Foundation, recognizes the extraordinary efforts nurses make in the lives of patients and Read More…
Obituary: Constance (Connie) F. Black
Constance F. Black, 81, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, and more recently of Boston’s North End passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Connie was born in Dundee, Quebec, Canada, on January 10, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Annie McPherson Benane. A resident of Cincinnatus, NY from 1962 until 1999, she was a Read More…
Obituary: Gloria (Baldassarre) Rosato of Boston’s North End
Gloria (Baldassarre) Rosato, age 91, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Nov. 28, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Rosato and the cherished daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina Baldassarre. She is survived by her loving family: 2 daughters, Barbara Marino and her husband Gus of Boynton Beach, Read More…
COPPS HILL MOMENT: Pandemics and Parent Manuals
(A father contemplates just how much or how little he can do to protect his child from dangers near and far.) The timing was perfect. Smoke from just-extinguished candles trickled off my mother’s 96th birthday cake when excited shouts erupted from the living room. Notice of an incoming communication from a foreign site lit up Read More…
North End Students Earn Boston College High School Honors
Michael Laposata ‘16 and Christian Cattaneo ’18 of the North End achieved High Honors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors an upperclassman must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. A Freshman needs a 3.6 QPA and and all grades ‘”C+” or Read More…
Downtown View: Engineering Happiness
I recently met a happy man. Why shouldn’t he be happy? He has what most men want: loving parents, a wife, Jana, who was his high school sweetheart, two cute little boys, a house, good friends, family members who live nearby, good training and a good job. He also possesses a fine sense of humor Read More…
St. John School Fall Open House
St. John School is hosting a Fall Open House on Thursday, November 20th from 9:00 – 10:00 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2015/2016 school year for Grades K3-8. We invite you to join us for an informative session to learn more about our school. You will have an opportunity to meet our faculty Read More…
Obituary: Alfredo Martignetti of Boston’s North End
Alfredo Martignetti of Boston’s North End on November 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marie Grace (Barile) Martignetti. Loving father of Anthony G. Martignetti and his wife Karen of Reading and the late Linda Martignetti. Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Anthony, Vincent and Nicholas. Dear brother of Antonia Martignetti of the North End. A Mass Read More…












