The Friends of The North End, established in 1972 by a group of North End men, held a bocce banquet celebrating the end of their Fall season at Su Chang’s restaurant in Peabody on Monday, November 3, 2014. The banquet summed up their eighth year of competition. The event recognized Charlie Coppola as this season’s most Read More…
The Friends of the North End Bocce Tournament resumed play on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Charlie Marino who Commissioner Sam Viscione appointed Director of Field Services was on hand to assist caring for and grooming the courts. Charlie has for many years always had a part in helping us out and we want him to Read More…
The Friends of the North End celebrated its 42nd annual reunion on Saturday, the 20th at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester. It all began 42 years ago when about 20 boyhood friends planned an evening to get together. That dinner was the beginning of a reunion that has endured for over 4 decades Read More…
The cool brisk Fall air was welcomed by the competitors as the second week of match play got underway. Although plenty of kibitzing was in order, the North Enders did not let up on their competitive instincts fighting and measuring for every point. The new slippery bocce balls proved to be a challenge for most Read More…
The Friends of the North End 10th Annual Fall Bocce Tournament got off to a sunny and pleasant start on Sunday the 7th. Players in the tournament are North Enders, members of Italian American War Veterans Post 8 of Medford and the Sons of Italy of Winchester. The start of the competition was delayed when many tourists and Read More…