10 years ago, on April 19, 2010, our dear friend Bobby D was taken away from us totally unexpectedly. It was a shock to all of us that someone so kind, so caring and so loving could be gone so young. During this crazy time of Covid-19, the world needs people like Bobby D to help us Read More…
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In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo
It has been nine years since he was taken unexpectedly from us, but we do not forget the impact he made on the youth of the North End, Charlestown and many other neighborhoods of Boston. Bobby D lived his life to help other people, especially children, teenagers and seniors. He was his happiest when he Read More…
In Loving Memory of My Good Friend Bobby D
It has been 8 years since he was taken unexpectedly from us, but we do not forget the impact he made on the youth of the North End, Charlestown and many other neighborhoods of Boston. Bobby D, you are truly missed by all you helped out along the way, all your friends and your family. Read More…
In Memory of “Bobby D”
It has been 7 years since he was taken unexpectedly from us but we do not forget the impact he made on the youth of the North End, Charlestown and many other neighborhoods of Boston. It did not matter where you were from, Bobby D always was trying to help! He gave selflessly of himself Read More…
Remembering 9-11, the Bobby D Way
I was going through some old stuff in my filing cabinet and I came across this Photo. For about 5 years starting in 2003, the late Bobby Decristoforo and North End Against Drugs hooked up with Brother David from The Franciscan Center in Wilmington Delaware – who drove up one of these awesome Bells of Read More…
Remembering Bobby D
Five years ago today my good friend Bobby D passed away. It seems like yesterday but 5 years is a long time. The North End and Charlestown miss him very much. He did tons of good things for the youth and seniors of both neighborhoods. I was cleaning my garage yesterday and ran across the Boston Read More…
23rd North End Family Pride Day Attracts a Large Neighborhood Crowd to Langone Park [Photos]
North End Family Pride Day brought out families, residents, businesses and elected officials for full day of activities, including the Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, the Nazzaro Center Kids Talent Show, music by Crosstown, Street Magic and lots of tables by community groups. The annual event was held in memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo Read More…
2nd Anniversary Mass for “Bobby D” DeCristoforo on April 14, 2012
The 2nd Anniversary Mass for ‘Bobby D’ DeCristoforo will be on Saturday April 14th at 4:00 PM at St Stephen’s Church on Hanover St.
2011 North End Family Pride Day [Video]
The rain last Sunday brought us inside to Steriti Rink, but there was still plenty of fun for all at the annual North End Family Pride Day. The event was the culmination of a week’s worth of family fun activities sponsored by North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center and NSTAR. This year’s event was in Read More…
Memorial Mass and Candlelight Procession in Honor of “Bobby D.”
In memory of Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo, a memorial service was held at St. Leonard Church, followed by a candlelight procession through the neighborhood to Bobby D’s residence on Fleet Street, where signed balloons were released. The service took place on Sunday, August 1st, in conjunction with North End Family Pride Week, organized by NEAD Read More…
NEWNC Honors Bobby DeCristoforo
In Memory of Robert J. “Bobby D.” DeCristoforo We honor the tremendous contributions that Bobby DeCristoforo made as the longest-serving member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Chairman of the NEWNC Public Safety Committee and as Founder and President of North End Against Drugs. We will deeply miss our neighbor and friend. With heartfelt sympathy Read More…
North End Leader, Bobby DeCristoforo, Dies in Cancun Mexico
North End community leader, Robert J. DeCristoforo (known as Bobby D.), died while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. He was found in his hotel room and preliminary reports point to a heart attack. He was 61 years old and is survived by a younger sister, Debra, and a brother, Joseph. DeCristoforo was a life long resident Read More…