[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RZJnRoSf0] The Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston presented Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during the Opening Night of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End on August 15, 2013. “We are honored to be able to give this award to the mayor for everything Read More…
In recognition of his 20 years of service to the city of Boston as mayor, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston will present Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during a presentation at the society’s headquarters at 9-11 Lewis Street on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm. Read More…
Saying Yes to the Unexpected is Sunny Davidson’s first book, written over 15 1/2 years. The thirteen stories span 48 years of her life and may appeal to mountaineers, travelers and Boston aficionados. Some interesting notes from the author, including notable references to the North End: The North End appears in several places, beginning in Read More…
News from the Fisherman’s Club and Society of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca: The Fisherman’s Feast is Boston’s oldest Italian festival, which began in 1910 based on the devotion of Sciacca’s fishermen to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). These fishermen brought their traditions with them from Italy and their spirit continues for Read More…
Congratulations to North End resident Kathy Carangelo and Anthony D’Amore on their wedding this week! Officiating the marriage ceremony at Piers Park in East Boston was City Councilor Sal LaMattina. (Photo courtesy of Janet Knott)
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UHbY29FbRY] On Friday night of the 99th Saint Agrippina’s Feast, the Society and City of Boston hosted a special dedication in honor of “Uncle” Larry Mustacchio by unveiling a “Hero Street Sign” under his home at 28 Clark Street. Larry Mustacchio was not only a proud member of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Society on Read More…
“Uncle” Larry Mustacchio was not only a proud member of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Society on Hanover Street, but a dedicated father, neighbor and friend in the North End of Boston. On Friday, August 2, Mayor Menino will be joined by the Saint Agrippina Society and neighbors of the North End, to honor and cherish Read More…
Virgilio – Lucy (DiOrio) of Boston’s North End passed away on Sunday July 28th, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Angelo “Gabe the Painter” Virgilio. Devoted mother of Donna Marie Virgilio, and Peter Virgilio and his girlfriend Elizabeth Treptow, all of Boston’s North End. Dear sister of Gilda Bova of Revere, and the late Phyllis Read More…
Frederick A. (Tad) Stahl, FAIA, 82, died unexpectedly Friday, July 26, 2013. Born in Danbury, CT, he was a resident of Beacon Hill for over 50 years and an alumnus of Dartmouth College, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and MIT School of Architecture and Planning. Tad was the architect responsible for the State Street Bank Read More…
Carl J. Salvi, Jr., 69 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 28, 2013. Beloved son of the late Carl J. Sr., and Rose (Cavossa) Salvi. Loving brother of Joanne Fitzpatrick and her husband Peter of Burlington. Cherished uncle of Peter C. Fitzpatrick and his wife Victoria of Tewksbury, Christopher Fitzpatrick Read More…
Rosalie “Lucy” (Palazzolo) Schreiber, 79, on July 22,2013 of San Diego, Ca. formerly North End of Boston. Daughter of the late Benjamin Palazzolo & Mary (Frontera), wife of the late Gordon M. mother of Romano “Mano” & wife Marsha, the late Anthony, Rita Ducommun & husband Dwayne, Marcus & wife Anne, Michelangelo & Robert Smith. Read More…
Aviva, the 80th longest motor yacht in the world, docked in the North End waterfront this weekend at Boston Yacht Haven. The super-yacht is owned by Joe Lewis, a Bahamas-based British businessman and the main investor in Tavistock Group. Lewis is listed as the 308th richest person in the world (#9 in Britain) according to Read More…