“Friends Of The North End” began their Spring 2016 Bocce season on Sunday, May 1st. The games are played on Sunday mornings at the North End outdoor Bocce courts beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. The day was cool and overcast but the spirit of camaraderie and fair play brightened the day for all players. Competition was stiff as Read More…
The “Friends of the North End” kicked off their annual Christmas Bocce Tournament on Sunday at the indoor courts of the Steriti Rink. Sixteen Friends took part in this annual event. The competition was spirited and the fun was enjoyed by all the players. The tournament will continue through the month of December and informal Read More…
The Friends of the North End Annual Bocce Tournament got under way on Sunday, September 20th at the outdoor courts in the North End. 30 members took part in the annual event. Commissioner Sam Viscione and his assistant Charlie Marino arrived early to groom the courts and set the schedule of matches. Victor Passacantilli was Read More…
Robert Magri and Matthew Norcia beat out Natale Demarco and John Curciullo in high level bocce at the 12th “Taste of the North End” Bocce Tournament. Thirty two teams played in the charity event with an Italian-style barbecue by J. Pace & Son on Sunday, September 13th at Langone Park. The annual bocce event is organized by Donato Read More…
This cute pooch found a place to wait out this weekend’s Taste of the North End bocce tournament at Langone Park. (Photo by Matt Conti) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
On Thursday, August 13, VFW Post 144 of the North End sponsored their 3rd Annual Bocce Tournament at the outdoor courts adjacent to Andrew Puopolo Park. The purpose of the tournament is to show respect to and honor the service of the residents of the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. The Friends of the North End, members Read More…
On Sunday morning THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END staged a bocce match featuring the ”Duffel Bags” against the Red Team. The Red Team made up of Gus Pesaturo, Vito Aluia, Sam Viscione Joe Testa and Victor Passacantilli soundly defeated The ”Duffel Bags and claimed the championship for this summer’s day tournament. The consolation prize Read More…
The Alvaro “John” Paolo Bocce Court at Langone Park was dedicated on Saturday, August 1st by Mayor Marty Walsh and local officials. The late Johnny Paolo was a committed bocce player and involved in the North End community before his June 2012 death in an accident on Commercial Street. The Paolo family was on hand including daughter Linda LoPriore who Read More…
Capital projects in the North End area have been announced as part of the City’s FY16 budget, recently approved by the Boston City Council and the Mayor. In the North End specifically, the following projects are in different phases within the Capital Plan process: New Projects included in the FY16 Plan: Christopher Columbus Park: $260,000 to address Read More…
The Friends of the North End played their final tournament game at the bocce courts on Sunday, June 14th. Team 4 made up of players Paul Troisi, Anthony Antidormi, Joe Testa and alternate Sam Viscione (playing for Paul DaBene Sr.) defeated Team 7 made up of players Gus Pesaturo, Anthony Gaeta, Richie Palumbo and alternate Read More…
On Thursday, March 5th Lucille Giganti and Victor Passacantilli represented the West End and the North End respectively in the annual Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Bocce Tournament. Players from as far away as Colorado and Michigan to as near as New York and Canada competed in the tournament. Lucille and Victor finished in 2nd place Read More…
The Friends of the North End held a special bocce match at the indoor courts in the Stephen Steriti Rink on Sunday, December 21, 2014. The match was once again close with the team of Angelo Di Girolamo, Vito Aluia, Richie Delliago and Frank Julianello taking first place. Chefs Vito Aluia, Pat Reppucci, Joe Blazo, Read More…