On Monday, July 31st, the Passacantilli family gathered for the 22nd consecutive year to serve dinner to 250 men. The annual event is in honor of the memory of Al Passacantilli Jr.’s sincere affinity for the Pine Street Inn and the services they provide to the homeless.
On Monday evening the Passacantilli family celebrated 20 consecutive years of volunteering by serving an evening meal to 246 men at Pine Street Inn. The tradition was started by Carol Passacantilli after her husband, Al passed away in 1994. Al always had a special affinity for Pine Street. For many years he donated clothing and Read More…
Post 8 Italian American War Veterans recently held a Blue Front Restaurant appreciation night at the Sons of Italy facility in Winchester. The event grew out of the reminiscing that takes place each Wednesday evening when many North Enders congregate to dine, keep their friendships vibrant and recall fond memories of a cherished Italian enclave. Read More…
On Wednesday evening October 24, 2012 the Italian American War Veterans ITAM Post 8 of Medford, whose membership is made up of mostly former and present North End men held a tribute to the former Blue Front Restaurant that was located at the lower end of Hanover street from 1933 to 1983. The restaurant was Read More…