Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and members of Boston’s disabled community on City Hall Plaza to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Established by Mayor Menino in 1995, the City of Boston’s Disabilities Commission promotes complete inclusion for individuals with disabilities in Boston. Today’s Read More…
Robert “Bob” Venuti, a long time political activist who has strived all his life to make the North End a safe and better place to live, was recently sworn in this month as a Deputy Sheriff by Peter Koutoujian, the Sheriff of Middlesex County. Congratulations Bob!
Geraldo “Gerry” DiBenedetto, 44 years of age, a lifelong resident of Boston’s North End, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Cherished son of the late Maria D’Ascoli and Frank DiBenedetto. Loving brother of Frank DiBenedetto, Anna Duarte and her husband Jose, Gilda Nocera, Nancy and Emilio DiBenedetto and the late Rocco DiBenedetto. Cherished uncle Read More…
It was a “surprise” 60th birthday celebration for Carl Ameno as kids and friends gathered at the Mirabella Pool on Friday before the big day on Sunday, July 21st. Mike’s Pasty donated a special cake as did Roseann Matarazzo earlier in the day. Maria Shea had friends send in photos to make a collage while Read More…
Carita Mottola celebrated her 100th Birthday today with family and friends at the Casa Mari in Boston’s North End. Congratulating Carita were City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. (Photo courtesy of Councilor LaMattina’s office)
The Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded Filippo Frattaroli and Domenic Susi the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. The Read More…
North End resident Colleen Daly was honored as “PAL of the Year – Boston Region” for her volunteer efforts in helping homeless children on behalf of Horizons for Homeless Children. Horizons for Homeless Children’s Playspace Program ensures that children living in family homeless shelters in Massachusetts have the opportunity for developmentally appropriate play. The Playspace Read More…
Roseann Sdoia, a North End victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, continues to make strides including intense physical therapy to replace her right leg with a prosthetic limb. The Associated Press’ Bridget Murphy filed a report on Boston.com including the video embedded above. On April 15, she saw a flash of light at her feet Read More…
Bethany Wenrich of Salutation Street, a North End resident, graduated from Boston Arts Academy on Monday June 10th. Graduation ceremonies were held at the Shubert Theater. Bethany was also awarded highest honors as a senior at BAA for Math Studies. She will be attending Gordon College in Wenham this Fall & will be pursuing a Read More…
In Loving Memory of Phyllis A. Rugnetta, one year after her passing on May 29, 2012. Phyllis, I can hardly believe that it has been one year since your passing and still each day you are missed. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and when I do, tears Read More…
On May 24, 2013, North End resident Justin Amoroso graduated from Arlington Catholic High School and participated in its Commencement ceremony as part of the Class of 2013. The new ACHS graduate is shown above with his mother and grandmother. Congratulations!
This commentary by Domenic Piso was first posted in the comments of a recent Memorial Day remembrance post by Rita Pagliuca and has been moved into its own post. Thank you Rita for remembering my childhood’s closest and best friend. It is sometimes very painful and difficult for me and I know for Stephen’s family Read More…