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VOLUME 25, NO 4 December 2009 James Carripano, Editor/Publisher + Email: [email protected] + (617) 628-2479 West End ~eunion -A night to remember! On Friday, October 2, over 300 former West Enders gathered to cele­ brate the 51st anniversary of being uprooted from the West End and scattered to the four winds. They were one in heart, one in mind and one in spirit and nothing could take that away from them. The evening began with hors d'oeuvres and cock- _ ..,...... :.:~~..::;'lli:ioi tails. Dinner was a · fan- The West End Reunion was a great event where a lot ofold tastic buffet table catered friends met and remembered. (seated, 1-r) Howie Marc./ey, by the son of former West Jimmy Limone, Little Peter Limone; (standing, 1-r) Frank Friends gathered to attend Ender, Rinaldo . Raso of· Limone, Frank Privitera, "Big" Peter Limone and Peter annual West Ender Mass Continued on page 8 Limone. (more photos on pages 4 and 7) West End Museum's President Jim Campana greets some former West Enders 2009 before the annual September West Ender Mass at St. Jo­ sephs Church. (1-r) Jim Campana, Frank Privitera, Marga­ 'VVEST ENDER October drawing ret DiMare, Francis Malara (mo~e photos on page 6) The West End Museum won by Richard Hartnett. GOLD CLUB fundraiser held their fourth and This was the last drawing of Starting in the cost of The West Ender will The following west Enders have con­ final drawing for the 2009 year the year. Next year's drawing be going up to $15 a year we haven't raised the tributed $500 to our cause in 2009, in October. has been finalized as yet. More aimed at keeping alive the spirit Here are the winners: details will be forthcoming. cost in 13 years_but pqstage, printing and typeset­ the west End. $1500 - Lorraine Alessandro The West End Museum ting costs have all gone up considerably. Frank· Privitera $300 - Dom Russo direly needs your support if it ---Jim Campano $100 - Dolores Anderson is to continue. So your support Joe DiMare $100 - Richard Hartnett in fundraising efforts by the If you haven't renewed your subscription to $100 - Emily Moran Museum are greatly appreci­ $100- John Caccia ated. m e West ~nber, now's the time- $15 Per Year The door prize of $300 was 'atbe We!St ~nber P.O. BOX 440-413 SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

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PAGE2 DECEMBER 2009 _West End Museum aonations Letter from Tony Oddo to Phil If you are a West Ender and your name is not on the West End Museum's donation · What we do in the land of and keep on going, and if we list-it should be. Fill out the donation form below and drop it in the mail. the old people (and my other wake up the next day, we as­ WEST END HERO - $30,000 or more Richard Nedd half, whether we like it or not, semble and sing "Kumbaya". Jim Noe Everyone inflates their Frank P.rivitera Anthony Pallotta we are the. old people )there is Joe Peterlarents Bernard & · envelope, but will retain all rights to publish them and to use the images Sam Bellistri her deceased parents Francesca Bettinelli Alan Berl------:------' .j DECEMBER 2009 Qebe West Qfnber PAGE3 Personal recollections of the West End Dear Jim, politician in the West End, very hard worker my father These are some personal serving on the Ward Council still tells the story of how he recollections of· the West for several terms. worked over two years dur- End that might be of some Joe and Anita Russo were ing the Depression without use to you. dose friends of my ~and- . missing a day. . I . didn't ~xactly grow up parents, and my grandmoth- The "Augustanese" in in the West End; I was bQrn er used to often babysit their the West End were very on Joy Street, number 70. It · four childfen when the Rus- close many of them formed still exists today, a yellow sos attended political events. · "clubs" where the men of- brick building. My parents, My mo_therhad a younger ten went after supper to play however; both grew up in brother, Rosario (changed to cards and chat. the West End; my mother Roy) After WWII, he moved ·. My ·parents married in on Green Street and my fa­ to California and became a 194 7. After serving as a ther on Leverett Street; but nationally kllown futurist medical officer in Europe the Passanisi family Jived and wrote several books. during WWII, my father at- . in many places, finally on -My mother, on the other tended Boston College on Santo and Josephine Aurelio, both formerly of Ashland North Anderson . Street, hand, married, became a the GI Bill and received a Street, recently enjoyed a 35-day .cruise to Alaska, Siberia, which is now part of the housewife, and took care of· Masters Degree in Educa­ and Asia to celebrate 56 years ofmarriage. The above pho­ MGH complex. her parents for ~any years. tion from Boston State Col­ to was taken in.front ofa temple within the Forbidden City, My mother's name was She passed away in 2003. lege. He taught in several B~ijing, China, during their trip .. Giuseppina (Josephine) My father's name is John .Boston elementary schools Amara-. She was born ·on Passanisi. He was born on before becoming an Assis­ Thanks for the memories December 2, 1922 (a lot June 6, 1920, and is still in tant Principal and then Prin­ Dear Jim; engulfed in all the bea'u~i- two~ fairly good health today at cipal. He retired as Princi­ of there). Her parents Enclosed please find a · ful memories! I will never were Emanuel and Domeni- the age of 99. He was the pal of the School in - ~ t'"'"' ~ .. . check. Please apply $10 to forget my roots. Best ofluck - co Amara. My grandfather oldest of six children - 4 Roslindale in 1985. my renewal subscription to in your election Ward 6 Al­ had served in the Italian boys ' and 2 girls, four of 1 was born in 1949. An the The West Ender paper the · derman. Thanks for all your Coast Guard in WWI. They whom are still alive. My only child, I lived on Joy remaining amount towards.a efforts! _, came to this country from grandfather, · Salvatore, Street and attended the Pe­ donation as you choose. Sincerely,- Augusta in Sicily in 192 1, worked for year~ at Sim- ter Faneuil Schpol for the · Very grateful and most ap.,. Carmella Scott and my grandfather worked plex Wire and Cable · Com- kindergarten and first grade. preciative to keep me and all Editor Note: Unfortunately I · for many years at Necco pany in Cambridge. Both he In 1956, my parents and I our former· "West Enders" lost, but thank you. . Candy Factory in Cam­ and my grandmother Lucia moved to Hyde Park, where bridge. They lived next to came from Augusta to Bos- I grew up. Joe Russo's Funeral Home ton in th€ first decade of the I consider myself a proud Subscription for a fr,iend (upstairs actually). Joe, of 20th century and married in product of the West End. Hi, him for his friendship and course, became .a prominent 1918. My grandfather was a Mike Passanisi Enclosed is my subsc~Jp­ years of talking about the tion to The West Ender and West End together. Renew our subscriptions... for ~he memories another for a new subscrip­ Thank you, I had mistakenly let my West Ender; Jim, tion for a friend . who has Margaret Ventre McDougall P.S. I share my paper with subscription to The West Enclosed is my renewal E~closed please. fin4 my been very interested in the West End and the paper, and him and now he can have _ Ender lapse. Pleas~ accept and a -little more. The7news check for $110 to cover the my $10 to reactivate my is always great. f· costs associated with my re­ this is my way of thanking his own. Wesi Ender and an extra $10 Remembering all the newal membership as well for a small donation towards STORROW JRS. as a Ilsting in the Memorial Thanks for keeping it going the ~eat work you do keep­ Bill Black Circle. Keep up the good Dear Jim; of your time. I hope this will · ing everyone informed. Willard St. near Gloomfs. work. We enjoy the paper I am sorry it took me so cover it for this year. One Margie (Stolman) Alberti pool room. especially articles and pho­ long to renew my subscrip­ ·df the older West Enders. Dear Jim, tographs directed toward life tion. I really look forward to Thanks again. Editor, _ Enclosed is my renewal in the good old West End. Enclosed is a little some­ seeing how everyone is do­ George Manzelli fee plus a little extra. Thanks Sincerely, ing. · Thanks for keeping it formerly of 5 Grove St. thing extra. for everything. · Joseph Interrante going ~ I know it takes a lot I Thank&., Anna Martin Lillian Kawa· I. . Qtlfl(" i-CiH1 M r,l ) •li I DECEMBER 2009 Everyone is renewing! Enclosed is my check Jim, to renew The West Ender. Time for renewal. Also I enjoy reading about the look forward to the paper wonderful people and how and the news regarding old close everyone was and how friends. everyone would help each You all due a great job! other. .· Thank you! I miss all the friends. who Marcella P. Unis have passed on. Celine MacFarland - . West End Reu_nion fun-t!me memories Santo Tringale Dear Jim, from Pitts St. Enclosed is check for my Hi Jim, Carolina then I would hope thatthose living Hi Jim, r-enewal for- the West End . Please try to use some of the pictures in Massachusetts can do the same. Come on Enclosed you will find newspaper. It's good to see from the 2009 reunion in the "West Ender." guys, we shouldn't make it so hard to spend my check arid a little extra all the wonderful photos of I truly enjoyed sharing memories with some time with other West Enders. for my subscription· of The people I grew up with. It's a of my dearest -childhood friends ·during the Thanks again Jim for all your efforts. West Ender. Keep up the· great reminder. celebration. I'm going to try to make as Pat Caparas McKeown good work and best of luck Thank you, many of these reunions in the future. - (formerly Patty-girl Doucett) in the election. Sal &·connie Athanas If I can travel all the way from South Take care, Bill Sarcia Hi Jim; Enclosed is a check for Hi Jim, my renewai subscription Enclosed is my check for and -an additional amount my subscription to The West to help with your expenses Ender 2010 plus a little ex- . which is needed to keep. this tra: "super journal going". Keep The West Ender Sincerely, commg. Julius Breslouf Happy Holidays! Edith Cohen Dear Jim, Hi Jim, Thanks for the memories. Enclosed is my rene-wal Enclosed is my renewal and for The West Ender. Thanks extra. for a great publication. Anna r-.;tay Riminiscenza Thanks again, Jim; Leo Salvato Jr. Here is my subscription renewal and ~orne more to Thanks for the reminder. help with expenses. Keep up There is something extra for the good work and memo- the paper. "Always a West nes. Ender." DomRanzo Norm Snider I IN M:tlVlORY 01' ... Dolores "Calitri" Guiliano from Marie Alexander Dear Jim; West Ender and I know she do he can have my dungarees Enclosed is a check for the will enjoy it. I am enclosing a but they will probably be too Toronto, Costanza and Comperccio Families from Phyliss Budreau renewal of my subscription little extra to be used as ado­ long for him. (HA HA) . and the cost -of a subscrip-:- nation as well. Keep up the good work. We Vincenzo and Rosario Interrante, Salvatore & Olympia . tion for Irene (Frongello) Please say Hi to Carol Z ..... look forward to receiving each . Bramant-e, Mary and John Marchesini, & Rose Interrant from Joe and Joseph Interrante (Manupelli) Bosworth. Lovey .. ~ .. Red Ferris: ... Carol· . and every issue. Irene was from Poplar St. S .... Barbara ... Armando ... Sincerely, The Sicuso Family from Josephine Polcari and doesn't presently get The and Stevie. Please tell Arman- Richard Manupelli Joe and Margaret Indelicato from Joanne Scialdone .. . . DECEMBER 2009 PAGES 0BITUARIE.S In Memory Of ..... Concetta M. Correnti ielsand Margaret Sambuco. . She was the beloved wife Here Is my renewal along Dear Mr. Campano; Concetta M. (Temul­ Burial was in Massachu- of the late Robert Sh~ugh­ with a little extra in mem­ Check enclosed ts for lo) Correnti, 82 years, of. setts National Cemetery,' nessy. Devoted sister of John ory of my father Larry Na­ dues, in_useum and lottery in Brockton, died unexpect­ Bourne. McGinty of Mashpee, Lois glin and all: his West End memory of Dolores "Calitri" edly Tuesday, September Leonarda Catizone Lacy of Ohio, and the late buddies. Keep up the good Guiliano She is missed by 22, 2009 at Tufts Medical Leonarda "Lee" (Spinale) Rita Brenner, Janet Rock­ work. her families and loved read­ Center. · Catizone, of Medford, for- ford, Russell Guertin, and Barbara Ruchames ing your paper as I do. Best She was the beloved wife merly of the West End, died Douglas McGinty; daughter wishes and good health. Joseph J. Scarlata has for 62 years of Antonio L. on June 11, 2009. of the late Edward Guertin Marie "Calitri" Alexander passed away. He always Correnti. She was the beloved wife & Rose (Poirier) McGinty. enjoyed receiving The West Mrs. Correnti was born · of the late Eugene Catizone. In memoryofYvonne, do­ Ender. Enclosed is my check for and raised in the West End Devoted . mother of John ' nations may be made to the Thank You, The West Ender subscrip­ of Boston a daughter of the Salvation Army, 147 Berk- Catizone ofDerry, NH. Lov­ Joe's Wife. tion. Also a little something late Filipe and Maria (Trin­ ley St., Boston, MA 02116. ing grandmother of 6 grand­ Micky (Loretta M.) Scarlata extra for the memory of the gale) Temullo and had been children and 9 great-grand­ ·Victor "Ritchie" Sicuso family. We lived at a resident of Brockton since children. Sister of Joseph Terranova- Hi; 17 Hale St. until 1960. 1958. She had worked for Enclosed is a little extra Spinale, Frances Celino and ,. We regret to announce the Best wishes to all! 30 years in the cafeteria of in memory of my parents Carmella DePasqua. passing of Victor "Ritchie" Josephine (Sicuso) Polcari the Brookfield School m Joe and Margaret Indelicato. ' I Burial was at Oak Grove Terranova of Golden, Colo­ Brockton. Joann Scialidone Cemetery, Medford. rado; formerly of the West Concetta enjoyed sew­ Lucia C. Petringa End.. He died October 8, ing, playing cards and was Lucia C. Petringa, of Bos­ 2009 at the UMass Memori­ tviORIAl CIRCll' an avid New England sports 2009 NII· ton, on .Sunday November al Hospital, Worcester, MA. fan. She had also been a The following West Enders have contributed $100 or 29,2009. He had been spending longtime communicant more in memory of their loved ones for 2009. Now is _ the ~ She was the loving wife of several days visiting rela­ of Our Lady of Lourdes time to send in your donation to be included in the 2009 the late Joseph A. Petringa. tives and friends in the Bos­ Church. She will always be West Enders Memorial Circle. · Loving mother of Christo­ ton area. He was the son of remembered as a devoted pher A. Petringa of Stough­ the late Jeanette Terranova Catherine LoGuidice and Mario Stancato from wife, mother and grand­ ton, MA, Joseph R. Petringa and nephew of Victor "Ter­ Charlie LaRosa mother. of Salem, MA, and Maria ry" Terranova, both former­ and Ida Sheff, Lillian Sheff Wallack, Ruth Sheff In addition to her husband A. Petringa ofParis, France. ly of the West End. He was Rosenberg and Manny Sheff from Dr. Michael Sheff she is survived by her three Dear grandmother of Han­ the father of Tanya Stocking children John Correnti and Joseph & Anita Russo, Donald & Sylvia Grey, Moe nah R. Petringa of Salem, and her husband Michael his wife Marguerite of Sag­ Guarino, Joe Solano an4 Carmen Steriti from MA~ Loving sister of Mary and grandfather of Elizabeth amore Beach; Maria Bald­ Vincent J. Russo L. Postizzi ofArlington, MA and Katherine Stocking all win of Plymouth wife of the Gaetano & Josephine Privitera from Frank Privitera and the late Rose D. Postiz­ ofDenver, CO. late George and Lisa Cor­ zi, J<;>sephine D. Lombardo, Richie was buried at the Bill Sharrio from Rita Sharrio renti and her husband James Santo, Salvatore, and Anto­ Fort Logan Cemetery, Den­ J~ck, Mirium and Frank Gropman from Alan Gropman Anas of Arlington. She was nio Postizzi. ver, CO with military hon­ Vincent Raso from Theresa Raso the grandmother ofAnthony Funeral was from the ors. He was an Air Force and Phillip Correnti, Tricia Harvey L. Fleitman from his devoted wife, Vivian (Getz) Boston Harborside Home, veteran. Mahoney, Tony and Marissa Fleitman Boston. Interment at Massa­ Ritchie was a generous Baldwin and Andrew Bar­ Frances Ruma Bellis from Pudgy Ruma & Fa~ily chusetts National Cemetery donor to many West End ter. ·She also leaves 2 ·great Anthony (Junior) Comperchio,William (Bossy) Hoar, in Bourne, MA. causes and a frequent visitor grandchildren and was the James (Gussie) Guskiewcz, Roger Jackman & Joseph to many West End get-to­ sister of Frances Danieli of M. Yvonne Lanza from Tony LoVoulo and Ralph Santoussouso gethers. Donations in Rich­ Marshfield; Josephine La­ Shaughnessy ie's memory may be made to Members of the Toronto, Costanza (cousins), and monica of Port Richie, FL; M. Yvonne (Guertin) the West End Museum. Comperchio Families from Phyliss Budreau Anna Regolino of Tewks­ Shaughnessy, of Columbus, Sincerely, . Vincenzo and Rosario Interrante, Salvatore & Olympia bury and the late Guy, John, OH, formerly of the West Victor "Terry" Terranova Bramarite, Mary & John Marchesini and Rose Dominic, Salvatore and End of Boston, died Nov. 8, & Family Interrante from Joe & Joseph Interrante Frank Temullo, Mary Dan- 2009. - ' 'Orbe West ~nber . DECEMBER 2009 ·Friends gathered at annual West Ender Mass They came from near and far. They were young and old. They were rich and poor, but they were all West Enders .... in heart, in soul and in spirit. Nostalgic tales of yesteryear were over flowing with excitement at the annual West Ender Mass · held this past September at St. Joseph's Church. Father Dan gave a super sermon laden with humor. After Mass over 200 loyal West Enders had brunch in the downstairs hall at the church. Stories of bygone days never ended. After brunch a raffie of great pri~es created greater excitement West End loyalist Margaret DiMare conversing among the attendees who hoped the day would with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morello before the Mass. never end. Jim Campano greets former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn. (1-r) Mrs and Mrs. Campano, Ray Flynn, event chairperson Theresa Raso.

Former Mayor ofBoston Ray Flynn (c) talks with Frank Privitera (r) and Silvio Maccarone (I) be­ Father Dan, pastor ofSt . Josephs Church, greets . foreMass. the West End loyalists before Mass. (1-r) Peter Limone, Eleanor Venezia, FAther Dan and Frank Privitera Frank Privitera (c) with two Peters: Peter Lim­ one (I) and Peter Privitera (r).

West Enders arrive for annual Mass. Program and event arranger Theresa Raso greets Frank Privitera before Mass. Mrs. Raso s tire­ less efforts insured a successful West Ender Mass Old friends meet before Mass: (1-r) Petet Lim­ event for 2009. one, Frank Privitera, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morello, and Maragaret DiMare

Jimmy Campano with Alfie Raso (Wall St.) and ~ ' -~~~~;;. Vinny G. before the buffet brunch which was held Peter Limone (c) greets Frank Privitera (I) and after the Mass in the lower church hall. Some of the crowd which gathered for brunch in Silvio Maccarone (r). the lower church hall at St. Josephs after Mass. t· .. . . ' ' . I; .·. .. . ' t . . t ' • DECEMBER 2009 West End Reunion -A night to remember! Continued from page 1 Wall'Street. After din~er came an endless night of danc­ ing and nostalgic story telling. It was a night to remember. A night West Enders will not forget. Let's do it again next year!

Street meets Peter Limone,_ Rinaldo Raso, Alfie Raso, Frank Privitera meet the Limone's: (seated, 1-r) Helen Limone, Lena Limone, Rosie Limone; (standing, 1-r) Mary Limone Bramante, Frank Privitera, Peter Lim­ one and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Saliba (seated, 1-r) Dave Saliba, Jimmy LoGrippo and Frank Privitera; (standing) Sal Manganaro and Peter Privitera

Eleanor Venezia greets Tony DeMarco (r) and Frank Privitera (/) ..- (seated) Frank Privitera and Gilda Saliba; Saying hello to "Big Peter": (seated, 1-r) Dave (standing, 1-r) Dave Saliba, Jimmy LoGrippo, Saliba, Peter Limone, Frank Privitera; (stand­ Barbara Intravaia, Fran Pantadosi and Paul ing) Little Peter Limone and Paul Pantadosi Pantadosi

,.,.. c~ Jimmy Campana (c) greets early arrivals Peter Old time Hale Street friends reminisce nostalgi- Limone (/) and Frank Privitera (r). Some Limone 's arrive early: (1-r) Jimmy Limone, cally: Andrew Mignosa (/) and Frank Privitera Ron Limone, Frank Limone and Michael Limone.

Hale Street girls with Jimmy LoGrippo: (1-r) Zena Mignosa Venezia, Margaret DiMare, Nancy (l~ r) Jimmy LoGrippo, Howie Marcley, Frank Old friends meet: (1-r) Tony Lavolo, Frank Privi­ Paterna and Jimmy LoGrippo Privitera, Little Peter Limone, Silvio Maccarone tera and Peter Limone

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This was in June 2009 (from Boxing Digest, August 2009). Tony might like to see this. A HUGE THANK YOU to all my wonderful friends who were able to join in the fun at my Jack Carroll birthday party. I appreciated it. We managed to get a few girls together for this picture. In June, Carmen Basilio, his professional boxing ca­ Angela Lupo, Barbara Lovuolo, _me, Carol Zucco, Lavey, Patty Lombardi, Barb_ara In- the former welterweight and reer in 1948 at the age of delicato, Brenda Toppi-Lynch, Carol Spinale and my sister Carol. Thank you dll for being middleweight champion, 21. In 1955, Basilio won the _th_e_re_. _L_o_ve_,_S_te_v_ie______.;__ __...... _ ___ · f!_nally received his high welterweight crown with a school diploma at the age stoppage of Tony DeMarco Thanks for the reminder of 82 from Canastota High and less than two years later

Dear Jim, Thanks for our West Hi guys; School. A student during the upset "Sugar" Ray Robin­ / Enclosed is my renewal Ender! Enjoy it so very Would you please start onset of World War II, Basi- son for the middleweight for The West Ender. A little much- goodjob! P.S. use St?nding a copy of The West lio was drafted into the Ma­ title. He retired in 1961 with extra to help defray the cost this donation to keep it go- Ender to a dear friend of nnes before having a chance a record of 56-16-7 (27). of mailing. mg. mine that lived on Auburn to graduate. He then started May the good Lord be- Thx, St. she is 85 and loves to ------.l-1---.----- stow upon you 'continued Jack LaSpina read, she would love it. I am Ms Kravetz Stl actzve health and strength you ·so sending a check for her, Tina Dear West Ender, sisted living in Chelsea. She richly deserve in keeping Enclosed is a check for Pazyra. Thank you so very Enclosed are my checks, loves it there and is doing The West Ender going. -A the dues for 2010 with a much. one for renewal and one for well. My brother Mendy, true and happy memory of little extra. We always enjoy EmmaFama donation. I am eighty and lives in Chestnut Hill and is the old West End. the newspaper. one half. Am still working at 84, doing well also. Sincerely, Mary Noe Gucciardi Thanks for your reminder. Metro Credit Union in Pea­ · My two brothers, Mor­ Leo S. Cipriano Enclosed is check to renew body. I love working with ris and Myer passed away. Melrose, Mass. Dear Jim, my subscription to The West the young employees I am Morris in 2001 and·Myer in Thanks for the reminder. Ender. Still enjoy letters and very active in many local 2004. · Received my West Ender Enclosed are my dues for a photos from out of the past. organizations, and march in Wishing you all a Happy, in Oregon. It was forwarded little extra for experses to Shirley (Savitsky) Sheinfeld our various parades. Healthy Year. to me a&_ I was on my yearly cover my renewa~ subscrip­ My sister, Gerty Botman Fondly, motor home trip. Thank God tion to The West Ender. I en­ is 86, and lives at Cohen, Freda ~ecf:er Kravetz Dear Jim, for a real newspaper from joy reading the paper. Keep Florence Levine Estates, as- Thank you· · for the re­ Boston. Enclosed is a small up the good work and happy minder. You do a great job Thanks for memories donation. Hello to my broth­ holidays to all. Wishing of keeping us old timers in­ er Fred and we'll be there or Sincerely, Thank you for the memo­ formal. Keep up the good Happy Holidays Thanksgiving. Rose (Noe) Matthews ries of many happy -days. I work. A little extra for post­ Great job as usual. Happy Barry Shulman enjoy the paper immensely. age. God bless. Holidays. _ formerly ~6 Alan St. Sincerely yours, Margaret Gianino Domigan Ben & Barbara Tankle Helen Fiorino Palky \" . ~ . . . ~ . ~ ...... -· . ... l . .. I .. {)flll 5: ~r.:J M ..g, i}i H DECEMBER 2009 . A look back at my life I was born at 10 Lever­ by the Charles River and see · ett St. in 1936. My grand­ who could yell the loudest in mother had a rooming house the Hatch Shell. there an_d my father had a After I was married, TV repair shop. I'd· take my kids and their My father's name was ·friends to get school clothes Lisle Bassett and my grand­ in Jordan's or Filene's base­ parents were Andrew and ment. I'd take them one ar a, Lempi Bassett. When I got time and the others stayed_ married in 1955, the West on the Common feeding · End was still there. My squirrels and pigeons. Then father bought a .house in we'd all go to lunch in Jor-·. Gloucester when my broth­ dan's restaurant. How I miss er was born in 1945. But those days. he kept his business there. My aunt~ Bassett Lie­ Their building was one that vestro met her husband in was taken by eminant do­ Scolly Square. That's where main. (My rear) Mass Gen­ all the sailors congregated eral wanted it for expansion. She had 12 children and Remember marketing days When we were young my she's still alive in a nursing Dear Jim, spots. The peddlers were not Competition was strong, sister and I went to St. Jo­ home in Ohio. Her husband Enclosed are two pictures allowed to sell before 3 p.m; for example, on 'f!lanksgiv­ seph's School and Church. died two or three years ago. relative to marketing days at Later on they would be al­ ing eve., every other cart sold . The boys were in one build­ Her kids still visit Boston Blackstone and North streets, lowed to sell both Fridays and celery for the holiday. The ing, the girls in another. We and Gloucester. She had · Ninety percent of the ped- Saturdays. carts were allowed to sell un- lived at 17 N. Anderson St. . two girl f!iends that lived on dlers were from the West End. Wagons with horses were til 11 :30 p.m. on Saturdays at : _ I bet the BRA didn't dare Leverett St.: Josie and Rosie .The pushcarts would lme tip at allowed to park back-tO-hack which time police would send touch ·McLillan St. · My sis­ Correro. Atlantic Ave. to draw position . to the pushcarts. Later the all carts home. What goods not ter and I went there in 1945, When I got married I numbers. Then came the wild horses were removed. sold were distributed to friends • 1944,1943 and 1942 I think. bought all my furiliture in ra<;:e to Blackstone and North The winter months wre an4 relatives on Sunday. I had three friends there: a store on Leverett St. I re­ streets for a . place; Upon ar- very cold and trips_to a bowl­ Very truly, Leo S. Cipriano Eleanor Snow, Carlene member. Maxie the butcher rival about 20 carts had choice ing alley kept peddlers warm. Melrose, Mass. Womack and Marie Cam­ and a lot of other people panella, We used to walk up fondly. Beacon, cross Cambridge, My father would have up another ·hill and walk been 101 this year, so I'm through the state house. guessing nobody would re­ The guard would always member him. But if anyone ask "where are you going else remembers any of these girls?" and we'd tell . him names, please write to me. Fannie Farmers, Wool­ Sincerely, worth's, Public Gardens, · - Judith Burgess frog pond; swan boats, etc. 3 Ferry St. #A Sometimes we went down Gloucester, MA 01930 Thanks for the effort Inner rage Hi Jim, Editor: Thanks for all your efforts The displacement of life­ to keep the West End aliv~. long West Enders without Here is my donation for a any provisions for those · subscription to The West forced out still fuels my last­ Ender. Thank you so mucli. mg mner rage. Emily Salamone_ J. Al~eda "Bomber" . - . ' • • · PAGE 10 DECEMBER 2009 · My grandfather married my grand- M Y G ran dfa th er mother, Phyllis Manfredi, on May 20, by Jared Sciarappa favorite subject wh~ he was a kid 1972, Chlldhood was history because he liked.dealing, Greatest Memory My grandfather Peter Bicchieri was with facts instead of figures because . My grandfather's most memorable born on, August 11, 1931 in Boston, he wasn't that good ·at math. He says moment is when he met Babe Ruth. Mass. He grew up in the West End .of that "I always thought you could learn One day in 1946 when my grandfa- Boston when life was simple with not a lot about the present from the past." ther was fifteen he was working at many complications, unlike today. He He says that today schools are much his grandfather's store when Babe came from a.. family ofsix children and different today. There are more choic- Ruth walked in. As soon as he walked - he was the second oldest. There were . es, greater variety, and J:?.Ore diversity. in people crowded around him. My six kids, s0 his parents never devoted Years ago schools were smaller physi.., grandfather says that this memory is a lot of time to any specific child. His . cally and class wise. My grandfather eight years at New England Farms, so special to him. because not many parents were pretty ~iberal. He says did not play any sports when he was but when the Korean War was loom- people got ·the chance to meet Babe "I was born post depression era, so a kid because he not have time or ing closer and closer my grandfather Ruth in the flesh. Although he met we did not have many luxuries. Also money to.buy bikes or baseballs. The decided to enter the army. Babe Ruth he did not get the chance compared to today we were poor, but neighborhood kids and him used to Because he entered the army in- to get an autograph or a picture with what we lacked in material posses- play handball or other games. stead of getting drafted he was able - him. Even though be was not able sions we made up in other ways." When my grandfather was growing to attend the Army Administrative to get an autograph or picture he has One thing that my grandfather re- up his favorite sport was baseball and School. When my grandfather was never forgotten that day. members from his childhood · is the of course his favorite team was the give!! orders to be sent to Korea to - Today 1938 hurricane. He was seven years Red Sox. His favorite player was Ted fight in the war, my grandfather did Today, my grandfather is long re­ old and the things he saw were hor- Williams, my grandfather says that not end up going to Korea because · tired fro working, but he still works rific, He says "I can remember, look- "he was the best all around baseball while on the train to California here- part time as a limo driver for Joseph's ing outside my kitchen window see- player." alized he left his orders at home. He limousine. Every night my grandfa­ ing debris flying everywhere. I think My grandfather's favorite food called back home and told his parents ther and my grandmother eat over that we were very lucky because all when he was younger and nowis Ital- · to air mail them to California. Unfor- oirr house. My grandfather still loves the houses in our neighborhood were ian food. He says that "Italian food tunately his prders did not make it in the Red Sox and he watches most <1'f made ofbrick so there was less dam- was all we ate. I grew up in an Ital- time so he was sent to Japan instead their games with my father and I. To­ age. Ifthey weren't the damage would ian neighborhood and that was all you in 1951 . He was stationed on the Is- day though, he has some new favorite have been more severe." In the neigh- could buy," land ofKyushu, the smallest island in players like Manny Ramirez and Da- borhood my grandfather, lived in there Finally my grandfather grew up in Japan, at Camp Hakata. From where vid Ortiz .. were no fatalities due to the hurricane. the Big Band Era of the 50s. He lis- he was. stationed he could actually My grandfather and I love to do My grandfather has many other mem- tened to Beruiy Goodman, Tommy see Korea on a nice day with a pair things together. We watch TV, talk ories besides this bad one of the hur- . Dorsey, and Glenn Miller. He also en- of binoculars, One specific example ·about things happening today or when ncane. joyed classical pieces. my grandfather remembers while in he was a kid and other things. Most My grandfather had a happy child- . Adulthood · the army while on R&R in Japan he days after school my grandfather - hood even though they, were poor. When my grandfather was growing . went into the crater of Mt. Aso, not picks me up and drives me home. On During WWII his father could not get up he wanted to be a big success in knowing that the volcano was· active the way home we talk about all differ­ drafted because he had six kids. So in- some type of business. Unfortunately not dormant. When he finally got baGk ent things and listen to the radio. stead he worked in the ship yard down this dream did not come true. Instead to the states he saw in the newspaper That is what my grandfather's life near Nantasket Beach. When he was his first real job was mNECCO candy · that the ,volcano had erupted killing 10 has been like from his childhood to done working they would stay at a factory. He worked inside the wafer people. · the present. cottage on Nantasket Beach.' He says room and only made $1.10 an hour. that this was really the highlight ofhis After working at the NECCO candy childhood. factory for about five years he went Really enjoy the newspaper School and Favorites to work for Western Union. After Dear Jim; Enclosed please find check for My grandfather . went to three only about a year at Western Union Enclosed is my check for The subscription renewal plus~ little ex­ different schools. He a~nded /the he went to go work at Joy Manufac­ West Ender subscription plus. Thank Winchell School until the 6th grade, turing. Joy Manufacturing was one you for keeping us informed and to­ tra. Really enjoy all the . West End after that he went .to the Blackstone _ of the biggest manufacturers of min­ gether through youi paper. I know news. School until 9th grade, and finally he ing equipment in the U.S. After three of no other neighborhood that has Happy holidays to all. attended Boston English. High School years at Joy Manufacturing he went to what we h~ve. Thank you again! Joe Zimbone and graduated in 1949. He received a work for ~ew England Farms a pack­ Jeni (Naso) Skiffington· t total of~e~ve y~~ .~f education. 'His: ~~g · comp~y. He worked a totaJ of I . ~ . I . . ~ t ~ '

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Caccia's celebrate 6 · wedding anniversary Hi Jimmy, Cafe Bar-Bistro in the North End recently Lou & Laura Caccia celebrated their for an evening of celebration, fun and a lot Giovanni Noe, Francesco Daniele, Francesco Silvestro, 60th wedding anniversary on August 28, of laughs. President Salvatore Pustizzi, recipient Philip J Privitera, 2009. Congratulations to the happy couple · Their family and extended family send Joseph Morello, and Past President Andrea_Costa and we all wish them many more .happy all their love to them!! Augusta Boston Club honors years together!! Anita Harmon Philip J. Privitera . . The family took them to the Florentine (Lou and Laura's daughter) . At it's annual anniversary and Presley. dinner dance, the Augusta His involvement with the Boston Club honored Philip Privitera Family Charitable J. Privitera with .its "High Trust has provided many stu­ ~ Achievement Award" for dents with scholarships to fur­ 2009. Philip was recognized ther their education. His sup­ as a person of Augustanese port of organizations such as · heritage who has· achieved Augusta Boston Clul? nasbeen outstanding success in his real much appreciated. estate ventures. Philip recently journeyed to -~ Upon his graduation with his grandparent's homeland, a law degree, Philip joined Augusta, Sicily. Combining Subscriptions renewed his father, Francis Privitera, in business with pleasure, he was Mr. Campano, the family business. Through able to enjoy the full meaning EnClosed is check to con­ hard work and perseverance, of his .Augustanese heritage.­ tinue . subscription, Look he was able to increase their '< The Augustanese community forward to receiving it and business holdings ten-fold. He is proud to have the Privitera reading it. God · bless you The following West Enders have contributed $100 has been very active in com­ family as a staunch supporter and your staff. . or more to our cause in 2009. We salute them! Now munity affairs. of it's ideals and traditiorts, and Lucille Fallavollita is the time to sendyour check in the amount of$1 00 Philip is a family man, mar­ wishes continued success to Please renew my sub­ ried to Toni-Ann, with two Philip and the Privitera family. scription for the coming ifyou are interested in becoming a member. . wonderful ·children, Payton year. Enclosed is a check. RobertVatalaro Nora (DeGrande) , Enjoyed Camp Gannitt picture It's always a pleasure to re­ Richie Terranova Haywood ceive The West Ender. Keep Beth and Marshall Joe DiMare up the good work. Hi Jim,. finding me .. It was so· much Arkin Nino Parisi Encl~sed · is my check fun remembering a lot of Harold Kaplan · Bruce·Guarino Evelyn Berd~ for the renewal of The West the girls. I enjoy the paper Dear Mr. Campano, Morris Breslouf Ender. · ·so much. Enclosed is my check for Frank Privitera . . I really enjoyed that pho­ I think I am a little late in the renewal of my subscrip­ Kevin McGrath L~onard Nimoy · to of us campers at Camp sending in my check, sorry. tion to The West Ender with Alan Gropman Judge Santo Ruma Gannett a long time ago. Of Keep up the good work. a little extra to use as need­ Santo Aurelio Yvonne Sannicarno course I knew where I was Take care. Stay safe. ed. Your memories bring Donald Zerendow Victor DeMarco back the good old days. in the picture but family and Frank Meucci Jack LaSpina friend had such a hard time 18 Auburn St. . Sincerely, Ralph Saya ' "' > . • • PAGE 12 ~be West ~nber DECEMBER 2009

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