FRATTAROLI, Lucia (Verrocchi) 83, of East Boston, passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Lucia is the inspiration and namesake of Lucia Ristorante in the North End and Winchester. Loving wife of Arturo Frattaroli. Cherished mother of Francesco and his late wife Maria Rita, Tonino and his wife Elaine, Filippo Read More…
Born and raised in the North End, many residents will remember Chris Russo. He is moving up in Hollywood and was recently was promoted to 2nd 2nd Assistant Director on the Disney Show, Good Luck Charlie, that airs on the Disney Channel. Chris was active at the Nazzaro Center, went to St. John School through Read More…
In his last official event as the group’s President, John Romano, hosted the North End Against Drugs Family Dinner / Family Talk on Monday night, January 7, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented a citation on behalf of the Boston City Council to recognize Romano’s 23 years of service with Read More…
John Romano is stepping down as President of North End Against Drugs (NEAD), an organization he helped start 23 years ago. Known around the North End simply as “JR,” he has decided to spend more time with his family and other community interests. A native North Ender, Romano has established a strong record of leadership Read More…
As he has done for many years, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. They brought toys for every child at the home, visited the classrooms and spent time with the kids spreading some holiday cheer. Nick Varano is the owner of Read More…
The following news release is from Boston Medical Center announcing North End resident, Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, has been named a 2012 Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Barbara Gilchrest, MD, professor and Chair Emeritus of the department of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and dermatologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Read More…
Luisa (D’Ippolito) Bruno, 91 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Luisa was the owner of Ida’s Restaurant on Mechanic St. in the North End of Boston. Loving wife of the late John P. Bruno, Sr. Cherished mother of John P. Bruno, Jr. and his wife Karen of Read More…
The North End has lost one of its most successful business owners and charitable residents. On Tuesday night, the family of Michael Mercogliano announced that owner of Mike’s Pastry has died. This message was posted on Facebook: It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of the grandfather, father, husband Read More…
The following is a documentary short, “The King of the House,” with Robert Dello Russo was created by Emerson students, Paul MacCarty and Kyle George. It includes not only a history of this well-known North End family, but a look back in time at the neighborhood and how it has changed including the opening of Read More…
Elsie (Castagneto) DeAmato of Somerville, passed away on December 4th. She was the devoted wife of former North Ender, Ralph DeAmato and the late Roy Castagneto. Loving mother of Mary Malloy and her husband Joe and Roy Castagneto. Beloved step-mother of Norbert DeAmato and his wife Laura, Lorraine and Susan DeAmato and Maria Estey and Read More…
In Memory of Phyllis Rugnetta: Phyl, this Christmas will not be the same for our family, not sure why you had to leave so soon but I guess GOD wanted another beautiful angel on his side and he chose you. To us it feels like years since you’ve been gone but it’s only months and Read More…
Luigi “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti, 97 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Cherished son of the late Agnese (Torchietti) and Angelo Visconti. Loving husband of Grace (Palazzolo) Visconti. Beloved father of Agnes Strazzullo and her husband Domenic and Maria Cronin and her husband Read More…