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Obituary: Luisa (D’Ippolito) Bruno of the North End and Owner of Ida’s Restaurant

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…

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Michael Mercogliano of North End Landmark, Mike’s Pastry, Dies at 90

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…

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Obituary: Elsie (Castagneto) DeAmato

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…

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Obituary: Luigi “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti of the North End

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…

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Obituary: Pasquale Barrasso of the North End

BARRASSO, Pasquale “Pat” 97, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October, 28, 2012. Born and raised in the North End of Boston. He was the son of the late Antonio and Marianne Barrasso. The oldest of nine. He was predeceased by his wife Christine (Guarino) on April 1, 2010. They were married for 64 years. Read More…

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Obituary: Grace C. (Damiano) (Savini) DeInnocentis, Longtime North End Resident

DeINNOCENTIS, Grace C. (Damiano) (Savini) Of Malden, formerly a long-time resident of the North End. Oct. 9th. Devoted wife of the late Gaetano “Guy” Savini and Angelo DeInnocentis. Mother of Sandra Robson of Revere, Stephanie Savini of Malden, and the late Joseph Savini, Sr. Adored grandmother of Joanna Savini and Joseph Savini, Jr., and beloved Read More…

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Obituary: “Anna Gun” Coviello of the North End

“Anna Gun,” Coviello, 79 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30 2012. Cherished daughter of the late Frank & Assunta Mandarano and loving wife of Carmine Coviello, she leaves her beloved sons John Coviello & his wife Jennifer of Woburn, Michael Coviello of the North End, and the late Read More…

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Obituary: Jennie M. Tello of Boston’s North End

TELLO, Jennie M. 89, of Boston’s North End, on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Victoria (Messina) and Joseph Tello. Loving sister of the late John, Domenic, James, Anthony, Frank, and Joseph Tello, Mary Curreri, and Anne Rizzo. Also survived by countless loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. A visitation will Read More…

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Obituary: Angelo G. Virgilio “Gabe the Painter” of Boston’s North End

VIRGILIO, Angelo G. “Gabe the Painter” of Boston’s North End August 31st, 2012. Beloved husband of Lucy (DiOrio) Virgilio. Devoted father of Donna Marie Virgilio, Peter C. Virgilio, and Elizabeth, all of the North End. Dear brother of the late Anthony Virgilio. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Read More…

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Obituary: Theresa (Pennachio) Cappello

CAPPELLO, Theresa (Pennachio) Of the North End of Boston, Aug. 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Cappello, Sr. and loving mother of Matthew Cappello, Jr. and his wife Patricia C. Cappello of Boston and Terri and her husband Scott White of Cambridge. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister Read More…

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Obituary: Theresa (Pennachio) Cappello of the North End

CAPPELLO, Theresa (Pennachio) Of the North End of Boston, Aug. 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Cappello, Sr. and loving mother of Matthew Cappello, Jr. and his wife Patricia C. Cappello of Boston and Terri and her husband Scott White of Cambridge. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister Read More…