The Friends of The North End, established in 1972 by a group of North End men, held a bocce banquet celebrating the end of their Fall season at Su Chang’s restaurant in Peabody on Monday, November 3, 2014. The banquet summed up their eighth year of competition. The event recognized Charlie Coppola as this season’s most Read More…
A petition has been started by Commercial Wharf resident, Michael Cohen, to rename Christopher Columbus Park after the late Mayor Tom Menino. As of this writing, the petition has over 1,000 signatures with a goal of 10,000. The petition starts: The residents of City Of Boston and so many others mourn the passing of Tom Menino Read More…
Anne M. Pistorio, the loving daughter of the late James and Helen Pistorio passed away peacefully on October 30th. Anne, a long time resident of Boston’s North End was raised in Mattapan and Jamaica Plain. She was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament High School and later went on to have a long career in financial Read More…
A well-attended fourth annual Girl Friends of the North End reunion was held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Knights of Columbus in Charlestown. The evening began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by moments of reflection for the girl friends who have passed on, After a prayer of thanks, the girl friends dined on Read More…
Former North End resident and restaurateur, Carla Agrippino-Gomes, has been a familiar face around Joslin Diabetes Center for the past 23 years with her son, David, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on his first birthday. Because Joslin has played such a vital role in their lives, Gomes feels a strong responsibility to give Read More…
A memorial guest book has been set up at City Hall for Mayor Tom Menino inside the west entrance. There is also purple bunting hanging outside the Mayor’s Office at Government Center. Condolence books can also be signed throughout the Boston neighborhoods, including at the Nazzaro Center front desk. Photos by Brendan O’Brien and Matt Conti.
When I started NorthEndWaterfront.com, I was amazed at how often Mayor Tom Menino was in the North End – obviously his favorite neighborhood. He was always kind and patient in taking endless photos. He did not care whether someone worked for the Globe, a blog or just wanted a cell phone picture with him. Here are a few of Read More…
At a Mass followed by a breakfast reception at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton, Cardinal Séan O’Malley of the Archdiocese of Boston inducted the fifth class of Peter Lynch (PL) Scholars. Mattea del Peschio and Maggie Gohlmann from St. John School, Boston were two of approximately 173 students from across the Greater Read More…
Ralph Angelo Ficociello, DDS, age 83, of Winchester, passed away on October 19th, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Beninati) Ficociello, and the loving father of Michael Ficociello of Winchester, David Ficociello of Somerville and Lyn Eachus of Plantation, FL. Ralph was also the dear brother of Marlene Capodilupo, Sandra Ficociello, Michael Ficociello, Read More…
Christopher Joseph Bamonte was born on October 23, 2014, 10:19AM at Massachusetts General Hospital to proud North End parents Jaclyn and Matthew Bamonte. Christopher weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 inches. All are doing great.
DiTullio, Maria of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End, on October 19. 2014. Beloved wife of Michael Doto. Devoted mother of Nicole and Joseph DiTullio-Doto, both of Medford. Cherished sister of Joe DiTullio and his companion Kathie Gerg of Wakefield, Rob DiTullio and his wife Linda of Boston. Also survived by her aunt Phyllis DiTullio and Read More…
In the third of a four-part series, The Haymarket Project moves into the Summer stories of the diverse vendors in Boston’s Haymarket. This year-long project captures the varying atmosphere of each season at the market taking viewers on a unique tour of this centuries-old market. Haymarket Project – Part III includes interviews with vendors and customers, and a few tips Read More…