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Obituary: Anna (Romano) Ventola of Boston’s North End

Ventola, Anna (Romano) of the North End, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Ventola Sr.  Devoted mother of Rosann Giacalone (Ventola) of Revere, Ralph Ventola of the North End, Karen Vita D’Amico (Ventola) and husband John.  Dear sister of Leo Romano of Florida and the late John, Frank, Read More…

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Obituary: Frederick R. Petrigno of Boston’s North End

Frederick R. “Freddy” Petrigno, of Boston’s North End, passed away on January 23, 2020 at the age of 88. His health began to decline steadily after the passing of his loving and dedicated wife Jean (Senna) Petrigno, eleven months earlier. He was also preceded by his brothers, Joseph “Giusto,” Michael “Magee,” and Anthony “Danny.” Freddy Read More…

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Obituary: Louis O. Giudice of Belmont, Formerly of Boston’s North End

Louis Oliver “Happy” Giudice died peacefully at his home after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 22 in Belmont, Massachusetts at the age of 102. He was surrounded by his loving family. Louis is survived by his wife, Ann; his six daughters, Lucia Giudice of Chicago, Christina Gaynor of Stratham, New Hampshire, Linda Lehner of Boxborough, Read More…

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Obituary: Vincenza “Vi” Raspa of Boston’s North End

Vincenza “Vi” Raspa, age 106, of Boston’s North End passed away on December 15, 2019, one month shy of her 107th birthday.  Beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Clementina (Celia) Raspa. Loving sister of the late Nicholas Raspa and Anna Arcaro and her husband Paschel. Also survived by loving godchildren, cousins, and friends.  Visitation will be on Read More…

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Obituary: Vittorio Forcellati of Medford and Formerly Boston’s North End

Vittorio Forcellati of Medford formerly of the North End, unexpectedly passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on October 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Erminia (Picillo) Forcellati. Devoted father of Angela D’Esposito and her husband Antonio of Medford, Joseph Forcellati and his wife Cara of Read More…

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Obituary: Angelina (Solomita) Cogliani of Boston’s North End

Angelina (Solomita) Cogliani, age 90, of Boston’s North End passed away on October 13, 2019 after a courageous two years battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Morelli) Solomita. Loving wife of 52 years to the late Luigi Cogliani. Adored mother of Saverio Cogliani and his wife Christiane, Anthony Cogliani and Domenic Cogliani, Read More…

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Obituary: Carmine Martignetti

Carmine Martignetti, of Malden and formerly Boston’s North End, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 11, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Carmine was born in Boston, a son of Elena (Iantosca) and the late Beniamino Martignetti of Medford. His early years were spent in the North End Read More…

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Obituary: Arlene “Lee” Porcella of Boston’s North End

Arlene A. “Lee” Porcella, a longtime North End, Boston resident passed away October 09, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Eleanor Porcella. Devoted wife of the late Robert Linberg. Dear sister of Sandra Kenney of Franklin, and the late Paul Porcella of Billerica. Cherished aunt of Jennifer and her wife Nathalie Balch-Kenney of Read More…

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Obituary: Thomas P. Kimball of the North End / Waterfront

Thomas P Kimball of Boston’s North End / Waterfront and Lewis Wharf passed away on September 23, 2019 in Boston from natural causes at the age of 57. He was the son of Donald and Marie (Hickey) Kimball of Stonington. Tom grew up in Bloomfield, CT and Vermillion, OH and earned his BS at Bentley College Read More…