Volume 20, Issue 4, 2004
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Volume 20, Issue 4, 2004
Printed in the Spirit ofthe.Mjd-Town Journal .and Dedicated to Being the Collective Conscience ofUrban Renewal and Eminent Domain in the City of Bos~on. VOLUME 20, NO. 4 December 2004 James Campano, Editor/Publisher . 0 .Email: [email protected] 0 (617) 628-2479 Jerome Rappaport Jr. named co-chair of Afforda·b le Housing Task Force This letter was sent to the panelists on an affordable housing task force discussion at the Kennedy School of Government. I find it quite sad that whoever and asked why he exempted Charles penny back to our neighborhood. picked Jerome Rappaport Jr. as co- River Parle he said the only way the The Rappaports are only altruistic if chair for the Task Force for Afford- ordinance could pa8s was if he ex~ · they see there is a payback. . able Housing did not look to the empted Rappaport. Rappaport in .The Rappaport Institute is notalRappaport's history on affordable those days was called the 14th city truistic, it is buying influence, just housing. · councilor and was powerful because as Rappaport did in the 80s when he The Rappaports have a 50 year of the money he gave to the city was called the 14th city councilor. I would say· the Rappaport Institute The West End Reunion which wa$ recently held at the Hilltop was a history of destroying affordable council. housing not advocating for it. · . Just a couple of years ago he was a noble cause if the Rappaports huge success. (l-r) Mary Venditti, Joe Ascolese, Marie Ascolese, Joan The Rappaports changed the changed the designationoftheAmy retired from the development field Paolene, TonY. Palleane, Jeff Palleane, Amy Venditti. More photos on original plan for the redevelopme~t Lowell House from all subsidized and the donation of money was free pages6 & 7. of the West End from a mixed use housing to half market value so he .and clear, but that is not the case. The real tragedy is that everyone p\an, with renovation of some bUild- could sell it for a lot more money. In the near furture we are planning at the West End Museum a wall ings and an affordable housing com- These are just a few incidents iQ is selling their soul.to this man. This dedicated to.our loved ones. This section of the museuni will indepen'" ponent, to all luxury apartments. In Rappaports long and storied ca- is a case of the fox guarding the dently contain names of former West Enders. The names will be enchicken coop. the 80s Councilor Scondras passed reer-there are many more. . graved on gold plaques. The dimensions will be determined later. · · · Jim Campano, Publisher a hou~ing prdinance that exempted The Rappapw:ts..enriched. themThis idea is presently at its-infant stage and' we lookipg for your Charles River Parlefrom its enforce- selves by destroying the West End The West Ender Newsletter input. If you folks are interested, please write in so we can determine the ment. When I called him (Scondras) but they never gave as much as a amount and sizes of plaques needed. Again, this idea is at a beginning Jerome Rappaport Jr. said in a "Herald" article that the West End was considered a derelict neighborhood. stage and we on the committee feel it will be tribute to our loved ones. Thank you and God bless all! I immediately sent a letter to the editor which they printed. Here is that letter. · Al Venditti, WE Housing Committee The Rappaports are at it again ly- Hynes administration before he de- paports are only altruistic if they see PO Box 8996, Boston, MA 02114 ing about the old West End. (Fri., veloped the West End and that he a payback. Nov: 12). In Friday's article they benefited from insider connections. They gave millions to the Ken- . · called the old West End a derelict The elder Rappaport was called the nedy School of Government but not · Come join us for a Valentine 2005. This is also an opportunity neighborhood, and !hat they turned 14th City Councilor because he do- a penny to the neighborhood they get-together at our museum. for those of you to see our museum • the city of Boston around financially. nated massive amounts of money to destroyed. The Rappaports changed We are planning a Valentine and perhaps express your opinion Any objective source will tell you the council. the original plan for the West End party on the 13th of February at of the museum. , that the West End was a vibrant but The Rappaports have siil.ce form- project from a mixed use plan to all 150 Staniford St. from 6 until To order your tickets, call Paul low income neighborhood, and that ed the Rappaport Institute at the luxury apartments. midnight. A buffet, soft drinks and Joltki at 781-322-4230 the price is the Rappaports built Charles River Kennedy School of Govemm~nt The real tragedy is that the music, plus lots of good friends to only $10. Parle in 1958, which was right across which is now buying influence for Rappaports continue to spread these reminisce with. See you there! from North Station, and it (North theirdevelopmentcompany.ltmight lies even after most urban planners This is the first of several --Arthur J. Venditti StatioQ) never rebounded financially have been a noble deed if they gave . and historians have discredited those functions that are scheduled for O.W.E.H.C.ffhe West End Museum · up their interest in development, but falsehoods. until the 90s. Upcoming Events They also forgot to mention that instead it helps them get projects like ·--Jim Campano Publisher ' Dance to benefit the West End Museum The West Ender Newsletter Jerome Sr. was a member of Mayor Mattapan State Hospital. The Rap' Memorial plaque planned for Museum are A Valentine Social at the Museum . If fonner West Enders would like to use the Museum as a meeting or gathering place, call and let us know. - · If you haven't renewed your subscription to ~bt ~nbtr, now's the time- $10 Per Year ~ P~O. MtUt Uttgt .Cfnbtr BOX 440-413 SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 (617) 628-2479 April 30, 2005 To be held at the Elks club in Malden Tickets are $25 a person . Light Buffet and D_isc Jockey More information in the March Westfnder For information call: Paul Joltki 781-322-4230 -. '•, '';.. '' ' .. ~bt mlt~t ~nbtr PAGE2 DECEMBER2004 West End·Museum donations / lf.you are a West Ender and your name is not on the West End Museum's donation list-it should be. Fill out the donation form below and drop it in the mail. PHILANTHROPHIST" $1,000 Frank Privitera Sean Jackman-In honor of his Mother and Father Jim And Claire Jackman BENEFACTOR - $500 John DeMarco . Paul Joltki SPONSOR - $250 Kevin McGrath Leonard Nimoy PATRON - $100 James (Jay) Almeida_ JoeAnnello Louis & Laura Caccia Al & Anna Cohen Bernard-Condelli John Cucinotta Tony DeMarco Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Franchina Arthur Geller Conrad Geller Alan Gropman John Locatelli - In memory ofhis brother . William MacAuley Dorothy Pastore · John Raso Vincent Raso · Judge Santo Ruma William Sharrio Spina & Delia Families . William Tomczyk Robert Vatalaro Malcom Zimmerman SUPPORTER - $50 S. James Alberino Lee S. James Aurelio Francis Cartolano Irene Collyer - In memory of her deceased parents Salvatore Condelli · Joe DiFazio Gloria Fernandez Elizabeth & Dick Fitzgerald Edward 'Fitzgerald Herbert Gans · Lawrence Goodman Theresa lmbornone Joe & Barbara (White) Indelicato Agneslwanow Tom MacDonald Barbara Ruchames Vincent J. Russo Vincent Saraceno · Mark Skiffington Dorothy and Leonard Sudenfield Bill & Carolyn Wood Nadine Zdanovich FRIEND - $2-5 Beth and Marshall Atkin Richard Bradford · Nino AiTia Richard 'Cassaro Salvatore (Terry) Castro Cecelia Delessio Carol Downs Mr. & Mrs. Gandolfi June M. Getchell Floren~e Gillman Agnes lwanow Theodore Kocyk · MaryLyons Josephine Maranto Virginia Melito Joan Mihach Gerry Moscaritolo Christopher Nikolla ~ose _ Parisi Anthony Sarno Carmella Scott Ms. Molly Ship Sandra Stein Carl & Betty Tedder Lois & Richard Testa Peter K. Toli Eleanor Venezia Lucy Venezia Gloria Welch Mary E Wright Corinne Zeman - Jn memory of her mother Rosalie Warren OTHER Loraine Carvalho . John Corso Catherine Flammi~ Alfred Ferrara George MacNeil Cheryl Marcorelle Anna Minichiello Gail P. Minichello Angelo Noe _ James 0' Keeffe Dino Papadakis Dino Papas Myer Sherman Lillian Spero Michelle Turner William Hume Vance John Vatalaro The West End Museum will open on a limited part time basis on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 to 6 P.M. It will be open only for drop~in, research and for scheduled lectures. ~bt ~t Cfnbtr P.O. BOX 440-413 • SOMERVILLE, MA02144 TEL 617-628-2479 Staff Editor,......................................... JAMES ·CAMPANO Co-Founder .........................·...... RA.YMOND J. PAPA All letters, artic\es and photos submitted to this publication becom6 the property of The West Ender. Jim·Campano is the only person authorized to accept memorabilia forThe West Ender. ·. The West Ender will return pictures if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, but will retain all rights to publisl:t them and to use the images The West Ender is a quarterly publication. Memories from the past r Dear :West Ender; Enclosed is my subscription. I am an old West Ender and all of my family has expired and I am the last of the eight of us. We were the Cohen family, they were Ira, Harry, Rita, Joe-Joe, Tootsie, Phyllis and Richie. My brother Richie passed away last year and my sister Rita passed away June 16th, 04. 1 am 85 and so far doing great. I'm still frien4ly with Irene Hughes Smith and Mollie Bomstein Pearlman. My sister-inlaw Mae Wiseman Cohen was married to my brother Richie, she still lives in wes! Palm Beach, FL. · When you first started the paper years agol wrote a story and the Boston Globe came and interviewed my husband Tony and myself and we also had our pictures taken and put in the Globe. Enclosed find a copy of it, if you wantto print it O.K. Keep the paper coming I still enjoy it very much. Thanks, Frances Cohen Paone Dear Sir:. Recently I heard of thi& fantaStic . paper that was being published and through an old West Ender (Helen Fallon) I was fo~te enq~ to______ receive two copies, Volume #1-issue #4 and also Volume #2-issue #2. 1 would like to say I never e!}joyed · reading anything as much as I did them. I would like, as many others are doing, to make a small donation and receive whatever copies I missed and future copies. I was born on Myrtle Street, Dec. 26, 1918. My maiden name was France Cohen. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that remem-· JJer the Cohen kids. The~ were eight of us in all. My mother also had the Lying-in doctors deliver all of us, they were on McLean street at that time. My oldest brother was Ira, I believe he was born 1901. then came Harry - born 1904; He just turned 82last May. I'm sure there are a lot Continued on page 4 ------~---, I wish to donate to The West End Museum to hasten its progress so.the story of the West End will not be forgotten. Send donations to: PO Box 8996, Basion, MA 02114 Philanthrophist . $1,000 Benefactor Sponsor Patron Supporter Friend Other · $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 Name Address City State/Zip .... Donations to The West End Museum do not support or in any way go to the West Ender Newsletter. L---------------------~----------~ DECEMBER 2004 PAGE3 LETTERS 4& Enjoyed West End Mass Dear West ,Ender: I look forward to reading The West Ender news. My husband Joe really enjoys every bit of what's happening at the West End. We enjoyed seeing all our friends at Saint Joseph's Church Sept. 26th in Boston. Hoping to see every one in the near future. As Always, Joe & Connie Sorviano West Enders dance the night away Hi Jim: Maybe you can use the following: Numbers soar for New England Singles Dances, as nearly 500 singles and couples dance the night away at Moseley's on the Charles in Dedham, MA. Dances are also held at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading, and the American Legion Hall in Bedford. Admission to all dances is $8 which includes a free buffet, door prizes and New England's top Disc Jockeys. Among the many former West Enders in attendance, pictured above and below are Gerry Moscaritolo (Chambers St.), Anne (Spina) Rameior, (Staniford St.), Bob Catalano, president. (Chambers St.), Al Izzo, (Chambers St.), Ben Grillo, (Levereft St.). Bob Catalano Thanks for donating papers 4!& Resp()nse to Janet Goldberg and Murry Breaslouf Dear Jim, In answer to my Beacon Hill neighbors. I reread the letters from Janet Goldberg and Murry Breaslouf. Janet, I too went to the Sharp School. Came from the Peter Faneuil to the Sharp back to e Peter Faneuil and then on to the Wendell Phillips School. 1939 was the last year the Wendell Phillips was a public school. Later on it became an army barracks with soldiers coming up from Camp Edwards. Also, Janet, all the people you mention-! knew them all. Marjorie Grossblatt was my next door neighbor. Remember also when Charlie Abrams was court- ing her and he was going to Northeastern. (What a memoryMarjorie's father was a jeweler who used to walk to South Station to go to Worcester-! believe 6 days a week.) Murray, your letter was great! Again, I remember all those names you mentioned except for oneyou didn't mention Billy Tobin. Anna Adams babysat for me (don't forget, I'm a little younger than you). The Adams family lived above us on Myrtle St. Oh!! For the good old days. Recently visited the West End Museum. Really starting to shape up-something to be proud of. The one from the hill, Bobby Levine Passing over Boston on 20th Love keeping up-to-date Dear Jim: Thank you so much for the West Enders you sent us. We donated the extra ones to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the aged · in Boston. So many people love your paper and are sympathetic to theDear Jim, Here is my donation for 2 years. cause! Keep up the good work. The We are always looking forward in Thank You. closest I'll get to Boston this year receiving the paper. Keep up the Sincerely, is on a plan from New York to good work. We enjoy reading it all Lolly Gilfix Maine in December. If you hear the time and also keeps up up-toone passing over on the 20th, look date with all our old_friends. up. It may be me. We love it! Hi West Ender : Cordially, Sincerely, I am thrilled that the West End Eric Schouldom Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Purpura has not been forgotten. Don't ever stop. Keep up the good work. I will be 93 in November but The West Ender keeps me young. Enclosed is my subscription plus a little extra. The following West Eiu:Jers have contributed $100 or more in memory Sincerely, of their loved ones for 2004.. Now is the time to send in your donaEllis Field tion to be included in the 2004 West Enders Memorial Circle. ! -Keeps me young 2004 \>Vest Enders Memorial Circle The West End Museum needs a fundraiser who has the ability to explore all phases and avenues of fundraising. If you know of anyone with these skills please contact the museum. 2 ~0 ~04 VVest Enders Century Club The following West Enders have contributed $100 or more to our cause in 2004. We salute them! Now is the time to send your check in the amount of $100 if you are interested in becoming a member. Beth & Marshall Arkin Santo Aurelio John Cucinotta Kevin McGrath Robert Vatalaro "Donald Zerendow Frank Privitera Al & Anna Cohen Richard Vivilo Bruno Roberto Morris Breslouf Stephan Maio Leonard Nimoy Victor DeMarco Alan Gropman Look forward to paper Hi Jim, All's well here and hope the same with you. As you know, we, like many others, have enjoyed the paper for many years and look forward to a lot more of the same. Enclosed is a check for my subscription renewal for another year. As always, your old (and geting older) friend, Chuck Thanks for paper Thanks for the great newspaper. Enclosed is a check to renew my subscription. Thanks again, Leo Salvato, Jr.a j Jack, Miriam & Frank Gropman -Alan Gropman Joseph & Anita Russo, Donald & Sylvia Grey, Moe Guarino & Joe Solano- Vincent J. Russo Max & Dora Nimoy - Leonard Nimoy Joe & Angelina Noe & Frank Noe -Anna Noe Karen MacAuley - William MacAuley Henry (Frenchie) Gervais- Sally Gervais Catherine LoGuidice & Mario Stancato - Charles LaRosa Edward Kawa - Lillian Kawa & Family Gaetano & Josephine Privitera- Frank Privitera Morris & Betty Geller - Arthur Geller Barney & Ida Sgeff- Michael Sheff Vmcenzo & Rosario Interrante; Salvatore & Olympia Bramante; Rose Interrante- Joe & Joseph Interrante Anthony "Junior" Comperchio, Williani "Bossy" Hoar, James "Gussie" Guskiewicz, Rogert Jackman & Joseph Lanza - Tony LoVoulo & Ralph Santosuosso Philip Riseman - From The Riseman Family Helen V. (Korocinski ) Miller from William Corcoran ; DECEMBER2004 PAGE4 Sharing a letter received Hi, I got this great letter from a former West Ender, enclosed, and I thought you guys might like to run it All the best, Robert Campbell Globe Newspaper Co. PO Box 55819 Boston, Mass 02205-5819 Attn: Cityscapes Dear "Cityscapes": Have you ever published a picure of the last building to be torn down in Boston's West End? Here name was - "The Charlesbank Homes" and she lived on the cornerof337 Charles St. and 112 Poplar St. She stood 6 stories tall - (in her stocking feet) and a roof that looked straight into heaven! The building itself was built of red brick- she had hallway stairs and landings of cement - with black iron handrails. She was built around a large square courtyard. Kind of like a fort. She had been built to last- she didn't! I remember seeking her picture in the paper and an article that said "it took longer to take her down than the rest of the West End buildings combined." I was so proud of her!! I love it when you publish pictures of Boston - of course I prefer the "before" pictures! I do not have a computer to try and find a picture of my building perhaps there is one in your archives. Any help you can give me in my quest will be most appreciated. Yours truly, Barbara Harold Derry,NH Dear Jim, Enclosed is my renewal and a little extra. Keep up the good work. Anna May St. Joseph's Class of 1946 Kizilowsky, James Jackman. Hi Jim, 2nd row, left to right: Natale I was talking to Robert Vatal~o (from GA) the other day, and he Noe, John Connors, Charles said (or somebody said) that you lntravaia, Stanley Zwirble, Paul didn't have a photo of the St. Barbera, George Leary, Charles Joseph's Class of 1946. Well, I · Auditore, Vincent Spinale, John made a copy of it, and it's enclosed McGrath, Dominic Raso. 3rd row, left to right: Robert herein. The names of the graduates Moccia, John Ingeme, Charles and the priests are as follows: 1st row, left to right: Joseph Payser, Robert Vatalaro, Salvatore Paci, Santo Aurelio, Alfred Bonaccorso, Richard Whelpley, Beauchesne, Father Powers, Pas- Edward Antonious, Joseph tor Quinn, Raymond Zazulak, John Bartholomew, Charles Sicuso, . Enjoy seeing the pictures Here is a check for The West Ender and a donation to the museum. I hope very much that everything goes good and you can keep both the newspaper and the museum. I enjoy reading the paper and seeing pictures of the guys I knew. If you can keep up the excellent work you are doing I know we would all love it. Thank You, Frank Cartolano Memories ... Thanks for the memories!!! Joseph J. Scarlota & Family Law Offices of Thomas F. Colonna · Auto Accidents · Work Injuries · Slips and Falls · Wrongful Death · Real Estate Closings · Wills, Estates and Trusts FREE CONSULTATIONS 16 Bradlee Road Medford,MA {781) 395-2834 99 Walnut St., Suite A Saugus, MA {781) 231-4900 Frank Fisichella. Some of the spellings may look odd, but I understand that they are all correct. For your personal info, of the 26 grads, at least 6 have died and 4 are of unknown whereabouts. Of course, Jim, keep the photo for your files. I' 11 be away on vacation on Sunday, September 26, so I won't be able to attend the annual West Ender Mass. Re St. Joe's Class of '46, Vatalaro and some others will celebrate the 58 th Anniversary of our graduation at the Continental Restaurant in Saugus on September 18, but I won't be able to attend that, either. I believe that Vatalaro will write something up and submit it .to you if you have room in your paper. _ OK. Jim. Take care. Hope 2 C Usoon. Cordially, Joe How sweet the .memories Dear Jim: I am sending my yearly donation keep the paper coming. Joe and I enjoy it and keep reading it over and over remembering our old home ground. How sweet the memories but how sad to read about so many passing on. So sad to read about Rose (Bamonte) Interrante passing on. I grew up with her and also with her sister "Baby" Connie. Sad to say we are all up there in years and many of our friends are in that category. I don't read so much from the people from Hale St., South Margin and Norman St. Come on you guys, write in so we can read and enjoy that you're still with us. Good work Jim. Sincerely, Frances (Spinale) Celino P.S. Anyone whishing to call Joo-1-722-489-2336 or drop a line to: 14213 Avestruz Ct. Ft. Pierce, FL. 34951 Happy New Year! Keep up good work Small donation for your great newspaper. Wish all my buddies from the Riverside Club a healthy New Year. JimMelloni Hi Jim: How time flies. I am retired and I love it. Keep up the good work. Take Care, Don Nicolosi Always find news about friends Enclosed is my subscription renewal. It is a rare issue that I don't find news about a former patient, neighbor, or old schoolmate. Thanks for the memories. Sincerely, Morris Hyde M.D. ~bt mltst Qfnbtr DECEMBER2004 PAGE.S OBITUARIES . . Helen V. (Korocinski) Miller Dear Jim Please accept the enclosed as a memorial for Helen V. (Korocinski) Miller from her son Wi.lliam Corcoran. Helen passed away an Sept. 1, 2004. She was · born to Michael and Frances (Bielski) Korocinski, February 15, 1923. She was their last surviving child who included Zigmund (Ziggy) · who . died in WW2, Alexander (Wa,lish), Sophie, Jennie and Michael Jr. They lived at 46 Billerica St. then at 107 Leveritt St. Helen lived at 36 Auburn St. until September 1954, when she moved to Tewksbury. She is survived by her three children: William (Billy) who graduated from St. Joseph's in 1954 and is currently a professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Patricia who retired last . year as head administrator at the . County Court in Lowell, and Michael who founded and ran the TransAero trucking company operating out of Ringe, NH. She has, at last count, 20 grand- and greatgrand children. Also enclosed are two photos. One~shows Helen with her children taken about 1944. The second show In Memory In loving memory of our sister ELLA BROGNA BENNETT from Celeste Barrett, Joanne Compiano, Elaine Accolla. Lucy D. Crisafulli Harvey Fleitman Santo S. of Medford, formerly of Boston's West End, on September29J}I. - Beloved husband of the late Helen (Guila). Devoted father of Dorothy Zizza and her husband Frank, Annette Lister and her husband Jim, Donna Lanzilli and her husband Ken, all of Medford. Loving grandfather of Frankie, Kerrianne and Tyler Zizza, Jimmy and Elise Lister, Nicky, Kristi, Brittani and Kayli Lanzilli. Brother of Andrew Mignosa and Zina Venezia of Quincy, Susan Risio of Bourne and_ Beverly Mirick of Braintree. Funeral was·from Delio Russo Funeral Home, Medford. Funeral Mass was at St. Clement Church, Medford. lntermel}t was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Lucy D. of Boston's West End on September 18, 2004. Beloved daughter of the late Carmelo and Carmela "Eleanor" (Caminiti) Crisafulli. Loving sister of Joseph Crisafulli of the West End and the late Samuel Crisafulli. Dear cousin of Roy Puliatti of Middleton. Also survived by several dear cousins in Roccalumera, Messina Italy. Funeral was from The Harborside Funeral Home of Joseph A. Langone Jr., Boston followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church. · The fanuly Interment was in St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale .. Harvey L: Fleitman of Milton, retired busineass manager and financial secretary-treasurer of Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12, died November 2, 2004 at Mass. General Hospital. He was 71. Born in Boston, Mr. Fleitman grew up in the West End and graduated from Boston English High School in 1951 . He later served in the Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954. Mr. Fleitmanjoined Local12 in 1958 and served on the executive board and conference board and as benefit trustee and bu.siness agent prior to his election to the business manager and s~cretary-treasurer position in 1994. He was active in organized labor, serving as vice president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, executive ·board member of the Massachusetts State Building and Construction Trades Council and as a member of the International Foun- · dation of Employee Benefit Plans. He was also a member of the West End House of Boston. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Getz) ; two daughters, Sheryl and Beth, .both of Norwood; and one sister, Sylvia Srebnick of Malden. Funeral was from Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, Canton Burial was in Adath .Jeshurun Cemetery, West Roxbury. Rita ('llorano) Bamonte· Rocco Natarelli Rocco "Rocky the Gonner", of Revere, formerly of the West End on August 24, 2004. Dear brother of Helen Carr of San Diego, CAandArchie Natarelli of Medford. Also survived by many loving neices and nephews. Funeral was from ·Delio Russo Funeral Home, Medford. Intem1ent was in St. Michael Cemetery, Boston. Rita (Tiorano) of the North End of Boston, formerly of the West End, ~m- November 12, 2004. Beloved daughter of the· late Michael and Catherine (Thiesa) Tiorano. Devoted mother of Bernard and wife Stephanie of Boston; Matthew and wife Gina of SomerDear West Ender, ville; and Lisa Bamonte of Boston. Enclosed is an obituary for my Cherished grandmoter of Matthew brother, Myer (Peeker) Peck. He from right to left: Helen's father, M. Bamonte of Boston. Dear sis ~ passed away July 12 in Chicago Michael, her sister Jennie, Helen, ter of _the late Louis "Legs" and from a massive stroke. her brother, Alexander (Walish), James "Gigi" Tiorano. Also sur- · He was the oldest of five chilhis wife Peggy and her mother vived by many loving nieces and dren. We lived at 23 Eaton St. From Frances. The picture was taken in nephews. five of us, there are three left. My Funeral was from .The Harborfront of 107 Leveritt St., I believe, . brother Morris, passed away almost side Funeral Home of Joseph A. about 1950. three years ago from prostate canLangone Jr., Boston. Funeral Nass Finally, enclosed is a second cer, at age 75. Myer was almost 83 check for a subscription to The West was from St. Joseph Chilrch in the years oid. West End. Ender. I have my brother Mendy, my Interment was in Holy Cross Regards, sister Gertrude, and myself, Freda. Bill Corcoran Cemetery, Malden. How sad when the family starts to PS: We are in the process of trying Mary Black get smaller... · to get the web site to be, more inEnclosed is a donation for menMary Black, age 90, formerly teractive. Request you put the web of 10 Willard St. died October 25, tioning this. Many thanks to you alsite in The West Ender-http:/1 2004 after a short illness. ways. cba.unomaha.cdulbostonwestend/ Fondly, She was married to "Teddy Freda Peeker Kravetz Red" Black, a long time West End Peabody resident. She is survived by son Bill, daughter-in-law Eileen, four . Dear Editor: grandchildren, 'three great- MyerPeck This is to inform the many grandchildren. She will be sorely . Late of Chicago, IL, foermly friends of Clara Goldberg that she missed. ofBoston'q West End. Died July died on August 8th. Not only did 12. Son of the late Benjamin and Clara grow up in the West End but Richard Black Yetta (Litsky) Peeker. Brother of she made many friends there when . Richard Black, age 61 , died Mendel Peck of Chestnut Hill, she worked at The West End House · suddenly on October 23, 2004. 'Gertrude Botman of Chelsea, as secretary to Jack Burns. She also He was the son ofT<;:d and Mary Fr-eda Kravetz of Peabody a nd · taught a class in ballroom dancing Black. He leaves brother. Bill, 2 the late Morris Becker of to those "boys" who are now turn- nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great nices · Eastlake, OH. . Uncle of many ing eighty. . and nephews. He is also survived nieces and,nephews .. Janet Goldberg Lipsitz by his partner of 27 years, AI Silva.· Memories sustain us · Clara Goldberg Enclosed is my subscription and plus a little extra. Our memories sustain us and remind us of our connections to the past. That is worth remembering. J. Almeida (Bomber) Santo S. ·Mignosa . J John Anthony · Visconti John Anthony Visconti of Stoughton, formerly of the West End of Boston and South Boston, at the home of his sis'ter in Stoughton after a lengthy illness and under the care of Old Colony Hospice on November 24, 2004. Loving son of the late Anthony Visconti and Concetta (Stumiolo) Visconti. Beloved brother of his · caregivers Lucille G Noe and her husband Jim of Stoughton and Rose Marie Visconti of Chelsea. He was also a brother to the late Charlotte Sabe~la. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews. Funeral was from Sheehan Funeral Home, Stoughton. Funeral Mass was at the Immaculate Corr~ ception Church, Stoughton. J PAGE6 DECEMBER2004 WeSt End Reunion at Hilltop a huJ Good food, good music and good · friends made a great time at the Hilltop Steakhouse. Our ·fundraiser last October was a complete success thanks to the people from the West End. We exceeded our expectations and filled the hall with over 100 guests. The spirit of friendship was quite evident particularly for those who had not seen each other for quite awhi,le. The service . was -exceptional. and the · waitstaff was efficient and courteous. Our tables were set neatly With centerpieces that exemplified the fall season. We on the West End Committee can hardly thank you folks enough for your support with this function. -Arthur J. Venditti Tony LoVoulo, Frank Capone, Angela Rotondo, Eugene Cataldo, Carolyn Zucco, Lovey Rivera, Inzy LoGuidica, Nicky Catania Where "Hale Street" got together and uouLuw'""''"' nostlgi<Cally the old days; (1-r) Frank Privitera, Dom DiMarie, Petr Limone, . (1-r) Charlie Chelemi, Tony DeMarco, Doris DeMarco, Silvio Maccarone, Phil Oddo 'rr r r r r r r. r r The Hale Street table: (1-r) Margaret DeMare, Celia Condelli; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Biondo, Mary Spinale Tringale, (standing) Josephine Passanise;·George Tringale. r r Sal Ma,nganaro at the West Ender easel. r r r r r r r r r r r r r r (1-r) Eva Roberto, Ann -Merranto, Zina Mignosa Venezia, Andrew Mignosa, Sal Manganaro r ( r r r r r r r r r f ·' r rr r r (1-r) Jim Campano, Kathy Campano, Joe Peterkin, Finn, and Mary Venditti, Bill MacAuley and guest, Richard Nedd ' PAGE7 DECEMBE!R 2004 ·success! Old friends meet at the hall: (1-r) Frank Pivitera, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bionpo, (in rear) Dom DiMare (l-r) Petet Limone, Margaret Passanisi DiMarie and Frank Privitera · ]he Privitera brothers at the West End Reunion. (1-r, seated) Mr. and Mrs. · Fran~ Privi~era and brother Peter Privitera (center) (photo above) Master of ceremonies Arthur Venditti gives his opening remarks . to the West En,ders. Arthur chaired the event. (l-r) Vincent "lnzie" LoGiudice, Richie Catania, Jimmy LoGrippo .· left) Jimmy Ca.mpano welcomed the crowd of West · to its annual reunion at Frank Giuffrida s Steak (photo right, 1-r) Jim Noe and Tony DeMarco (photo left, 1-r) Peter Limone reminising with Vinny LoGrippo. Old friends meet again: (1-r) Phil Oddo, Peter Limone, Andrew Mignosa, Frank Privitera, Vincent "/nzie" LoGiudice (photo left, 'l-r) Charlie Chillem{e and Joe DeSantis (photo right, 1-r) Jim Campano, Phil Oddo, LoveyRivera, Joe & Barbara Indelicato, Stephanie Langone Gallarelli, Angela Rotondo, Barbara Lo Voulo I Wbt PAGES t:. f 'rr . To the West Ender Enclosed please find my check for subscription to your · newspaper. I am sure I will find it a wonderful " trip back in · time" such as the material I have enclosed for you. The pictures are of Peggy Adelson Saslow and myself, Joyce Spector Mekelburg. This is a friendship that has lasted a lifetime-going back to the days when our parents lived near one another on the hill. We would run up and down the · steps of the Vilna Shul where both sets of parents prayed, and it continued through our formative high school years. It continued even when our middle years saw my family sti~l living in the Boston area and Peggy's in New Jersey and it _ continued with our children and grandchildren. Four_generations of friends. Hqw often do you see that happening today? · · I am on Cape Cod at the present time but will ' be leaving for Florida shortly so have enclosed both addresses on a separate sheet of paper along with the check. Joyce ~pector IN WEST END HOUSE SHOW---'-Getting ready for the - Mekelburg llnnual West End House show held last night-at the Hotel Email: Statler to raise fUnds for needy children. Joyce Spectorlook$ ~njsm@aofcom in mirror while (left to right) Helen Peters, Shirley Savitsky, Anne Makohen, Toby Wesimali, Rivalee Klein, watch: Joyce Spector & Florence (Peg8y)Adelson in 1939 r f f ~ r· r f " r f r t· f f --·- Hello to Fred, David &Alan WEST END HOUSE REVUE--Scene at a dress rehearsal of the. 34th annual show of the ·West End House .. The show will be presented March 28 at the !fotel Statler and the proceeds donated to the junior camp fund. Left to right: Joyce Spector, Rico Ciampa, Rivolee Klein, Bernie Sagnasky, Looking for email addresses Enclosed is a small donation. Great to read about the West End. Maybe you can put in little hello to my brother Fred and my friends David ap.d Alan; Thank you, Barr)' Shulman West Ender . Enclosed is my subscription for the year, with pleasure. ·. I cannottell you how much I enjoyed the latest issue. S~ ing the pictures of Janet Goldberg and others brought back so many memories of the BlackStone School and the West End House. Once again, I make the suggestion. With so many of us on the internet, it might be a good idea to publish a listing of those who would like to reach out to our old friends. I am pleased to list mine as [email protected] and would love to get news of all -o f my friends. lfyou publish this letter, please include my e-niail address and give some consideration to~tarting a list. I ani pretty certain we would all pay a nominal amount to get on ~e pubFami~y lished list. Keep us the great work. Sincerely, Bobby Siriger The Giove family of thirteen on Grove Street on the Hill .. We were mentioned a few times in the West Ender paper. · ,Right now there are four of us left: Larry, Edmund, sisters Antoinette and Margarot, the oldest at 81 years. My two Gentlemen: "Bolto Bene" for all the I am sending my dues for sisters would like to hear from friends from the Sharp School joy and pleasure The West . and the Blackstone School. My sister Antoinett~ had a spe- The West Ender! Please keep · Ender conP,nues ·to bring to cial friend named "Audrey McDuffy" who lived on the Hill it going, Lenjoy reading all. about my past in the West also and other friends in school. - It proves the quoteEnd!!!. ~y wife, Dorothy- Locke, also i.s a West Ender. Pretty "United We Stand, Divided . well known, we shared 55 years together. She pa~sed ~way Thank You We Fall!" Sincerely, April 10, 2004. _ Thanks, Jennie (LoGrippo) Would like to hear from friends' who knew us. I am givNinta (Zizzo) Schiforie - Ferracane ing my telephone number for friends of my sisters, my wife · 33Y2 Green Street, and myself. Phone: 617-387-2957 West End Larry Grove a r r. r r r r r r r r r ( r r r r r Giove r r r r r r r ---------- r r r r r r r & Memories of old friends and great times r r r DKCEMBER2004 LETTERS r r 1mt~t - ~nbtr ·~ ~ update K;eep it going_! "Bolto Bene" Paul Smith, Richie and Kenny Nedd Looking for Girls' High grads ·. It has been some time since I've received The We~t Ender. Enclosed is my check to resume my subscription. I recently attended the 50th reunion of my graduatiOn from Girls' High School in 1954. We talked about some of the West Enders who had graduated with us and others who did not and we wondering where they are now. Some of the names were: Gloria Esposito, Frances Ruma, Palma Papa, Joy Andrews, Janice Charney, Mary Campagna, Rozemary Christopher, Josephine Morello and Helen Wishnivski. It would be nice to heai from some of those mentioned above and others who attended the William Blackstone School. ... A big 'thank you" to those- who have worked so hard to keep the West End alive through the West Ender. Josephine Martyiliak Mulvihill, Lynn, MA are .Hung out at Latinsky's West Ender, 'Enclosed is some loot for next year's great coverage .... From the kid from Charles St. who hung out at Latinsky's and the Peal:>ody House! Fond regards to all West Enders. ' Harvey Ross, Santa Monica, CA DECEMBER2004 St. Joseph's Minstral Show Dear Jim. I thought you might like to publish this photo in The West Ender and also use it for the museum. The people I recognize in the back are; Charles Intravia, John Ingemi, Edie Simms, Charlie Noe, John Sylvestro, Dom Russo, and at the end of the last row Jimmy Sicari In the front row: (left side) Anna Lopez Lynch, Eleanora Intravia Noe; (right side) Mary Noe Gucciardi, Catherine Curtis Hope others respond if they recognize anyone in the picture. This was a minstrel show put on by St. Joseph's Parish around 1946 or so, maybe 1947. Hope your _readers will enjoy and remember this time. · Mary Noe Gucciardi Remembering Ninni was unable to make it to the funeral. I hope it was the biggest that the city of Boston ever saw because he deserved it. My late cousin Phil used to say that when Ninnie went they would have to use the Boston Garden for his funeral. - I searched my old memory bank a moment ago and could not think W.E.H. Camp Dear Jimmy: I've enclosed 2 photo's from the W.E.H. camp taken sometime in the 90's (1990-1995). One is of Paul Skiffmgton (my father) and Danny Hoar. The other is of Roger Jackman -and -brother Jimmy Jackman (I think it's Jimmy). I've. also sent my subscription. Thanks for the memories. Mark Skiffmgton W. Lebanon, N.H. Great paper Enjoy paper I am sending my subscription and a little more for our great newspaper. It is always a pleasure to receive it and read the interesting memories of the GOOD OLD WEST END. Thank you for the effort you make in producing The West Ender. (Happy Holidays)!! Ralph (Fred) & Mary Mele Winthrop, Ma. Dear West Ender: I am sending my dues for year 2005 and would be very disappointed if I didn't receive my West Ender paper. I look forward to reading the paper every 3 months. I'm going to be 94 yrs. old the 29th of November so I'll be looking forward to receiving the paper. Sincerely, Domenica Rosati Norman St. resident checking in Here is a little something for the subscription to The West Ender. I lived on 54 Norman St. with the Petruzzelli' s, Ficuciello's, Saia's, Bora's and the Re Family. My mother was Rose, my father was called Spud and I had two brothers, George and Anthony. I was heart broken when I heard that Ralph (Fitzy) Fitzpatrick passed away. It's hard to believe that it was 50 years ago when we hung out at Klaman's Spa, and we are 50 years older now. Boy, how time flies. I really miss the old gang who hung out there and I will really miss Dave Tibbetts and Fitzy. They were the funniest guys on the comer. Just ask Armando. On the lighter side, I went to school with Paul Joltki and he was the terror of the Peter Fanueil School. Hal Hal You probably do not remember me. Keep the paper coming. You are doing a great job. Miss you all. Richie Manupelli of a single wake that I ever went to that Ninnie did not attend. It didn't make any difference who you were or what station you occupied in life. When you breathed your final breath, you could be sure that at least one person would be there to pay his last respects. That gentleman of gentle men Ninnie Limone. God bless you old friend! You will be missed. Anthony Oddo 51st Wedding Anniversary called me to me that Ninnie Limone had passed away. The world is a lesser place because it will never see the likes of him again. He was in every sense of the word a true gentleman. His extaordinary gift was his great sense of humor. If he wasn't busy doing someone favor, he was busy driving some one crazy with his marvelous sense of humor. ·It didn't matter who you were or what position you occupied in life. One of his favorite targets was his brother Joe (who was like an uncle to me). Joe was meticulous about everything. His car could never be dirty or untidy. One day Ninnie was riding in Joe's car, chewing on a ratty cigar, "Joe," he said," You sure keep this car clean". Joe was about to answer when Ninnie spit on the shiny dashboard just for a joke. I don't want anybody to get the impression that all Ninnie did was spit tobacco juice at people. I would like to have a dollar for every favor he did for people. He was everybody's friend. I don't know any one that didn't like Ninnie. Unfortunately I am far away and a The children of Santo and Josephine Aurelio surprised their parents with tickets for a cruise from Rome to Bangkok to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary. Some of the 10 countries visited were Egypt, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio ~specially enjoyed visiting the Egyptian pyramids. 2004 WE.ST ENDER GoLD CLuB The following ~st Enders have contributed $500 to our cause in 2004, aimed at keeping alive the spirit ofthe ~st End. Frank Privitera ~· ,_ 11teut ~nber DECEMBER2004 Memories from the past Continued from page 2 Miss Lyons 6th Grade - Winchell School ··~ Enclosed with my renewal is a picture of some of us from the class of 1951. Miss Lyons was our 6th grade teacher at the Wmchell school. We then went on to the "Blackie" and graduated in 1954. My grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins all grew up in the West End. I don't know anyone else today who had family all around them like I did. My only friend now with the past is my childhood friend Marie Cambria (she wentto St. Joe's). Our parents grew up together and we are as close today as we were way back in our childhood days. It's nice when we sit and reminisce about the old West End. One thing leads to another and as Marie says ''we could write a book" JoAnn "Ruffino" Owen sharksteethbeach @aol.com West End memories r r· r r r ~be PAGElO -·- ~- Talk about your West End memories. Today I did something that I promised myself that I would do a long time ago. I picked up the_phone and called Yoyo. We reminisced and threw names around like Frank Privetera, Sonny Rao, Peter Limone, and Phil and Chubby Oddo. Yoyo used to sell produce in front of the old registry building on Nashua St. He was the unofficial mayor of Nashua St. and had more pull than most of the Boston politicians. He was Phil's mentor and idol. Brother Phil always said that if he ever grew up, he wanted to be just like Yoyo. There was a time when Phil, Chubby and even my Aunt Celia lived in the same building as Yoyo and family. That's when Phil was dishing out heartburn and other gastrointestinal surprises at the North Station Diner.I don'tknow if any of you remember that Phil made his movie debut there when the late Robert Mitchum used his diner for a location shot when he made the movie "Friends Of Eddie Coil". No! Robert Mitchum never ate there. That's why he lived so long. After that, Phil bought Rosie Bergers Bar, which was later renamed "Magoos" It was nothing to drive down Lomasney way (Lowell St.) and see Phil basting a pig on a rotating spit right on the sidewalk. If anyone pulled up and asked who the roast pig was for, Phil would say, "It's for you. Come back about 9 o'clock tonight and we'll cut it up. Everyone who is around will get some". The man that really earned the title of Mr. West End House, Hi Escot is turning 90. God love him. Watch out for him! He's still got it, I saw him hit Stanley Freedman a shot in the thigh. You know, one of those "Iron Donut" jobs. Stanley was in pain for months. Many is the time Phil, Stanley and the gang at the West End House camp would serenade Hi with a hymn to him. The words and music escape me for now but if you really want to know, ask one of the guys and I'm sure that they will be glad to sing it for you. Stay well all you princes and princesses of the old West End! I love you all! Anthony Oddo Appreciate the hard work -~ Dear Editor, Enclosed is my subscription renewal for 2005. Thanks for all the great memories and the hard work you put into keeping The West Ender published. Looking forward to receiving the next edition. Yours truly, George Manzelli (5 Grove St.) that will remember him, he was a . permanent fixture at Bob Feeney's on Cambridge Street. Then came Rita, Joe Joe, Tootsie (Annette), Phyllis, myself and last but not least our baby brother Richie, who is living in West Palm Beach, florida. So you see we go way back, real old West Enders. We first went to the Sharp School, then the Bowdoin School (up the hill) then the boys went to the Peter Faneuil and we went to the Wells Blackstone and Washington and finally Girl's High. Our father was a cigar maker and at one time he had a store in front of the Bowdoin Square Theatre and he used to make cigars in the window and needless to say he would draw quite a crowd at times. Joe-Joe was well known for his gambling and he also drove a cab and was a fighter and went under the name of Bobby Allen. Many a gold watch he brought home and I think my father used to hock them. My kid brother also had pigeons on the roof of our house, at that time we owned the house on the comer of Parkman and No. Anderson. I don't believe many people had screens and the pigeons had a ball for themselves in and - out of windows. No one seemed to mention Kitty Fallon, who by the way expired within the last year. She sure was a legend and I don't think there were too many West Enders that didn't know her. Also the barber shop on the comer of Blossom and Cambridge streets. The owner was Joe the Barber. His last name was DeLaurentis, who by the way married our mother after our father died and inherited 8 kids, none of his own. I can remember when the lower part of the hills was called the valley of Beacon Hill. When we moved from Myrtle street, my mother found an apartment at 17 Allen Street. We lived on the top floor (some climb). · At that time I was such a skinny kid, I don't know if too many West Enders will remember this, but I was sent to a nutrition class. I believe it Enjoyed the last few West Enders Gentlemen: Enclosed is my subscription to The West Ender. I particularly enjoyed the last few editions, as there were many photos of people I remember well. Shirley (Santsky) Sheinfeld was $3.00 a week. There was a little house in between the Blackstone and Wells ~chools. We would get our lunch and then had to take a nap before we were sent back to the school for the afternoon session. I also remember taking dancing lessons from Blanche Levinson on Allen Street and when she sold the house the Chesters bought it. That's when Angie Chester was the girlfriend of Frank Reynolds and was part of our group. I believe that's why the Cohens were mentioned in the poem 'The Wmdow." Most of my friends were from the St. Joseph School and church and many times I would attend mass with them. In fact most of us Coheris married Catholics and our children were Baptized at the St. Joseph's. Also some of the names to be remembered were Barney Sheff's deli on Spring Street and also the Sheff family owned a fish and vegetable store on the comer of Allen and Spring. I can remember my mother sending us down there for 2 cents worth of soup greens and you got a bag of vegetables to make a large pot of soup. Also remember the Hughes family on Poplar Street, Irene was one of my best friends and still is, she had a brother Paul that many will remem~r. There was an alley that went the length of the two streets, Poplar and Allen, it was our short cut to visit each other. Then there was the Wiseman family, which incidentally my younger brother Richie married one of them, Mae. How about Lazur, Ubbie Baker and also the Kaplans and the Leone's on No. Anderson Street. Andy owns the BigS at Wellington in Medford. Also the Victors, I can't forget them, I lived in their apartment house on Parkman Street and then moved to No. Russell Street, which they also owned. A wonderful family. Mr. Victor was a bail commissioner at that time. I graduated form the Washington School in 1933, which I still have the graduation picture with over 300 West Enders in it. It's a treasure. I married Tony Paone on Dec. of 1937 so we are nearing our 50th anniver- Special "Hello" toWest Enders The West Ender: Thank you for the remember to renew 'The West Ender" news and looking forward to receiving my next issue and speial "Bello" to all the West Enders. Sincerely, Pauline Darrigo-Perde sary, quite a record these days. Does anyone remember the singer Betty Brooks? She lived in our apt house on the comer of Spring and Allen. Then we moved to Allen and Blossom, the Rabb's owned the building - the same that owns all the Stop and Shops. And there was a grocery store underneath, I believe it was owned by the Waxmans. Also on Allen street was the Shermans and the Gropmans, Doody (David) and Lee. A very good friend of mine also was Molly Bomstein, her father was the one that took pictures outside the public gardens. I'm sure many will remember him. I remember playing a game with Molly,' snapping nuts into the grates of the sewers and the one that got most in center, won the game. There are other names that pop into mind, like Billy English, a pretty fresh kid, but turned out to be a police officer in Needham. Been married for years to a girl named Olga, that also lived on Allen Street. Also the Elms family, I believe has all passed away except Rose, the only girl in the family. My husband Tony was also a West Ender. His.Jamily owned 29 No. Anderson Stree't'He graduated from Roxbury Memorial~ School in 1932. There were many from the West End that went to that High School. Some of his friends were the O'Hara's and then there were the Cuddy's and Antoinette and Andy Ross. I could go on and on, it brings back so many memories. I'm not trying to correct anyone but the Klaymen's deli was on No. Russell Street and also Charlie Macaroni, and not far from them lived the Escots, a well known qame. Lot of luck and hopefully I can receive the missing copies, and also future copies. Much Obliged, Anthony & Frances (Cohen) Paone Love the paper Sir, Love your paper. Enclosed is my subscription. Sincerely, Dino Papadakis Those were the days! Enclosed is my dues and a little extra donation for the quick recovery to all of my dear Breslouf relatives. Reading the newspaper is so nostalgic to me. Those certainly were the days. Florence Chess Breslouf ; I 1;;, )'. , ~ -4 1.. <. l, I, <o • • '• ~ ' ' ' PAGEll DECEMBER2004 West End's "Mercury celebrated its "Annual Reunion Bank" at Gaetano's Restaurant in Stoneham. Shown in the annual photo at the reunion: (seated on the floor) Joe D'Ambrosio. (front row, left-right, seated) Joe Noe, Jimmy LoGrippo; Philip Privitera, Frank Privitera, Peter Limone, Silvio Maccarone; (second row) Joe Leece, John Raso, Joe Spipale, Sal Sacocco, Dom Ferrag,uto, Sal Purpura; (third row) Johnny ~ates, C. Romeo Jr., M. Romeo, Billy Scalise; (top row) Vinny LoGrippo, Nat Spinale, F. Tringale, R. Tringale, Gus Aprile, Dom DiMare, Charlie Chilemi, Sam Ferraguo, J. Passinise, Charlie Romeo, Lou Caccia West Ende~-nieknames ---. · . HiJimbo, ' Here is the list of nickn~es of West Enders compiled ?Y the · people who meet at the Meadow Glen Mall, The Elks Club in Woburn, and the Alumi at the-West End House.Camp in Maine. We also used lists compiled by "The Bomber" and Joe Lopiccolo that appeared in previous West End Newsletters. We invite the readers to write in and add any niCknames we overlooked along with the actual names of the pople possessing these names. We would also like to know how these nicknames came to be. I'm looking forward to all responses. Thank: you, Steve Szewczyk Archie Beeshee Cappy Fagale Aggio Blinky Chief Fish Buddy Bata Cutie · Fuzzy Beaver Baby Rose City Blues Fillippo · Carton Bones Beanie Flatty Bossy Boney Chink Fat Mazor Baggy Blackie Charley Chase Gooky Butchie Bundy Carlo Governor Baked Beans ChiChi ' Book Bella BoBo Cowboy Haley Goldie Gaggy Boobie Bloggy Dolly Gussy Baldie Cuffie D.Z. Gent · Chibbie B.C. Deacon Gloomy Bunkie Chico Danny Imp The Hopper Barney Google Champ Duffo Roseman Ben Bolt Chef Dell Honey Bunny Chickie Dinya Hooker Brother Cookie Dottie Hank:Schnay Bingle Caney Espy Husker Bats Chubby Esky IshKabble Birdie Chaz Etch J.K.. Bomber Chuchie Fat Mazer JoJo Bootie Creeper Fitzy ~ Mowtf!lce -Ju_Iu Mangie Jmce Mella Jirnbo Milka Jerry the Roach Marooshka Jabber Mego Jay Jay Musty Junior Mash Joe tht< Greaser Moehe Joe Palooka Murphy the Barber Joe Honk Muzzi Jock:o Moe Jap Nutso Johnny Nino Kazzy Nino the Farmer Kakky Kitty' Nusheeda Nate Keetsie Nay K.K. Okie Lovey Olyfish Lefty Pizza Lenny Porky Leo the Frog Puzzi Lugamore Pineapple Lolitta Pope Lem Pip Leothe'Lion Pee'Gee Lazer Pieces Maggy Penny Moose Polo Mack Punchy Mayor Possy Meatball Pessy Mello Plug Mahat · Peterlookingglass Mungo Peanuts Messy Minnie the Moocher Pepo Russian Rocky the Gonet Ralph the Ox Ruffie Rufe Ruby Raffie Sport Snookie Skippy Sonny Scissors Shorty Sub Shadow Skinny Shep Sister Schlamy the Midget Sparky Stewy Speed Smitty ScUlly Stee Shoemaker Spongey Shoot toMe Simffy Sidio Snowy Scottie Stash Snakey Sleepy Tar Baby Twiggy Tip Top To Jo Tootsie Tut T.P. Tonko Yabashnik Tarpy Tom Mix Tarzan Woody Whitney Yanno Yo Yo YaYa Yogi Zooka Zooch Zibisco Reminiscing Dear West Ender, I wouldlike a subscription to The West Ender newspaper. In the 30's, 40's & 50's my mother (maiden name of Geracci) would visit my grandmother in the West End every week. I remember making this trip wi!}l her. At the age of72 it's nice to read the.paper and reminisce. Thank you, Dominic Caristi R a le St. pzx -·· .. ?? Enclosed is a gift subscription for The West Ender for my brother Bernie Bramante. It is from my mother Giovanni Bramanti of Cambridge. My parents originally lived on Wall St. My dad was Frank Bramante. He had a grocery store on Hale St. in the late30's early 40's. Would-you have any idea if there would be any pictures of that available somewhere. Lucill~ Cook Mike Messina says: Keep It Going! Enjoy reading Hi, . I still enjoy reading The West Ender. Keep up the good work. Thank: you, Cathy Flammia ---...,._ :.r "\ . •. '·'' \ '. ' .. 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Minichiello Frank Miscioscia Josephine Mulvihill Sidney Neudel Christopher Nikolla Don Nicolosi Leonard Nimoy Frances Paone Rose Parisi Nathan Patt Alfred Raso Reginaldo Raso James Himiniscnza Vincent Salamone . Leo Salvato Jr. Joseph Scarlata Michael Scimeca Mark Skiffington Richard Testa Judith Viera Mark Wizansky David Wizansky Anthony Zanga Joe Zimbone