The North End celebrates two 100th birthdays this week for Antonetta Bonaffine and Theresa Deliago. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented official commemorations to the birthday ladies on Wednesday at Casa Maria. Photo by Kathy Carangelo-D’Amore.
Phil Orlandella, longtime reporter, editor and former owner of the North End Regional Review, celebrates his 70th birthday this week on April 27th. Over the years, now spanning decades, Phil has dedicated himself to covering the North End and keeping the Regional Review going strong as the neighborhood’s paper. In addition to his work at the Regional, Read More…
(One can try to escape birthday festivities by crossing an ocean — only to find fate waiting on the far shore.) It’s that time of the year again when I mark my original arrival on the planet with sincere thanks, of course, to my mother. But, I prefer not to make a big deal about Read More…
A Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Leonard Church was held on July 26th with a reception to honor Fr. Claude Scrima on his 80th birthday. “Let me take this occasion to congratulate him and to express my deep gratitude for the considerable amount of work that he still performs on behalf of our parish,” said Read More…
It is our pleasure to wish distinguished North End resident Nancy Caruso, a very happy 85th birthday!
Mrs. Anna Campo, a lifelong resident of the North End of Boston, will celebrate her 90th birthday on June 5th with family and friends. A devoted member of the Madonna del Soccorso Society, Anna is the organization’s oldest living “flying angel” – an accomplishment she is incredibly proud of. In 1946, Anna married the late Read More…
North End socialites, Michelle Morgan and Rosemary McAuliffe, seen here on Hanover Street after celebrating Rosemary’s birthday! (Photo submitted by Mary McGee.) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a Read More…
Happy Birthday! NorthEndWaterfront.com is 5 years old this week! That’s right, we are leaving our toddler years and starting to grow up (just a little bit). It was May 8, 2009 when we posted our first article. The site looked a lot different back then. In fact, some would say it was barely functional. Still, we plodded Read More…
Friends, family and local dignitaries came out this week to celebrate the 60th birthday of the North End’s Cav. Filippo Frattaroli. Guests honored Filippo’s commitment to his family, the City of Boston, charitable works and success as a restauranteur at Filippo’s Ristorante. As a first generation Italian immigrant, Filippo is strongly devoted to his heritage Read More…
“Look who is one year old already,” says proud grandmother Marie ReRe Tirella Bamonte who shares this first birthday photo of one year old North Ender Matthew Michael Bamonte, Jr. MMB Jr. turned one on October 8, 2013.
Aurora (Gatto) Langone celebrated her 90th birthday with family on September 28, 2013. She is the wife of the late Freddy Langone. Helping mark the occasion were daughters Lorraine Passacantilli (husband Daniel) and Barbara Sutera (husband Carl). Aurora is the grandmother of five: Daniel & Stephen Passacantilli, Alissa Tizzano, Mark Sutera and Lea Woodward. She Read More…
Ernesto Carpenito celebrates the beginning of his 94th year on Sunday, September 1st. Happy Birthday Ernesto! Photo and submission by Dr. Joseph Mendola.