Volume 22, Issue 4, 2006
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Volume 22, Issue 4, 2006
' ,t +' ~ • • • • • .~ .. ~. ; • • ' ' •' .... . . . . . . . . ~ Printed in the Spirit·of the Mid-Town Journal and Dedicated to Being the Collective Conscience of Urban Renewal and Eminent Domain in the City of Boston• December 2006 VOLUME 22,'NO _4 · James Campano, Editor/Publisher + Email: j. campano@worldnet. att.net + (617) 628-2479 The true story of the crash that took · Buf:Idy Clark's life, a~d injured five others on the twin Cessna by Frank E. Dee Buddy Clark was a _likable, versatile singer whose career was cut short at the age of37 by an airplane crash on October 2, 1949, at · 9 p.m. PST. In November of 1946, before his untimely death, everyone was humming or singing Buddy Clark's big hit song, "Linda." It was the number one hit song in · America at that era of time. Buddy Clark and five other the way back to Los Angeles, the friends rented a small plane to plane developed a sputteriflg enattend a 'Sanford vs. Michigan' gine problem, due to lack of gas, Continued on page 3 football game. After the game on. Another West End hero honored ANNUAL WEST ENDER MASS-Conversing outside St. Josephs Church before the Mass on Sunday, September 24 were: Nancy Paterna, Josephine Spinale Silvestro, Jennie Spinale Caccia, Margaret Passanisi DiMare, .Carlo Caccia, Frank Privitera and Peter Limone. More photos on page Jim, ~_West A tiny postcard with GIGANTIC niANK YOU for all your help! I · · recently received a phone message On October 28th the fourth . from Tom Mattarazzo (Boston Vet·of the West End Museum drawing erans Affairs) just in time for Veterfundraiser was held. an' Day saying there is an individual Here are the winners: plaque honoring another WestEnder · $1500Frank Privitera on a Hero's Sq. at the comer of:New $300 Liebman Family Chardon and Hawkins streets. (The · $50 Frank's BarberShop plaque you initiated with the other piness about this happening because West Enders was all filled up.) of the· loss of your own brother. $?0 - Joe Ascolese William (Billy) Bastie died dur- THANK YOU! And bless you, Jim, $50 - Bruce Guarino $50 - Marty Figueira ing the Korean War as a teenager. I for all you do. . The West End Museum fundLove, Peace, Elise·Lockhart know you can understand my hapraiser will continue into 2007 with Look for information in .future editions of The the first drawing to be held JanuWest Ender about a 50's dance next Oct. or Nov. ary 29, 2007.' For only $60 for the yea,r, you will be eligible to win $1500 four times during the year. There will be four separate drawings, each one has prizes of $1500, $300 and four $50 prizes. There is also End Museum's 2006 fundraiser ends successfully and 2007 fundraiser seeks even more suppoxt bt P.O. BOX440-413 SOMERVILLE MA 02144 / a $200 attendance prize, but you must be present at.the time of the drawing to receive the prize. _ The West End Museum direly needs your support if it is to continue. So please support this endeavor. You could benefit by winning and· even if you lose, you benefit by supporting the museum. .._ ~ .. " ~ . ~ . . .. . . . DECEMBER 2006 PAGE2 Greb (Consolo) West End Museum·donations If you are a West Ender and your.name is not on ttie West End Museum's donation list-it should be. Fill out the donation form below and drop it in the mail. WEST END HERO- $10,000 or more Theresa lmbomone Tom MacDonald Frank Privitera Reginalcfo Raso · GOLD PHILANTHROPIST - $3,000 or more Virginia Rogalski John Rosato Bruce Guarino Barbara Ruchames . PHILANTHROPIST - $1 ,000 Mary Ann Russo -In memory of her parents Bernard & Sean Jackman-In honor of his Mother and Francesca Bettinelli Vincent J. Russo Father Jim and Claire Jackman Mr. Vincent Saraceno BENEFACTOR - $500 . Jim Campano John DeMarco Paul Joltki .Dominic Russo SPONSOR - $250 Beth & Marshall Arkin Kevin McGrath AI & Anna Cohen Leonard Nimoy John Cucinotta Dorothea (Koresky) Pastore . PATRON- $100 James (Jay) Almeida JoeAnnello Robert Bova. · Louis & Laura Caccia Kevin Clifford -In memory of his Father. John Clifford Bernard Condelli Angie _Deluca Tony DeMarco Joe DeSantis Mr. &Mrs. Joseph Franchina Herbert Gans Arthur Geller Conrad Geller Alan Gropman Agnes lwanow· Joe Leece· '·• John Locatelli -In memory pf his brother Lee · William MacAuley · Joseph J. Matara Richard Nedd JimNoe John Raso Vincent Raso Mimi (Baker) Roberto - Remembering Vinnie Roberto City Councilor Mike Ross · Judge Santo Ruma AndrewSamo Ms. Margaret Scimeca , In memory of her Husband, Michaei"Mikey Shoo" Scimeca William Sharrio Spina & Delia Families William Tomczyk Robert Vatalaro Zina Venezia Arthur Venditti Malcom Zimmerman SUPPORTER - $50 S. James Alberino Theresa Arria - In mem9ry of Isabel & Conatto Arria Santo Aurelio Louis & Bebe Aurelio Bernard & Francesca Bettinelli Mr. &Mrs. James Bramante . In Memory of Dominic J. Bruno Francis Cartolano Irene Collyer - In memory of her deceased parents Salvatore Condelli Joe Difazio Josephine Zizzo Dzygala - In loving memory of parents Rose &Joe Zizzo Mrs. Helen Feeney Gloria Fernandez Ed Fitzgerald June Getchell Laurence.Goodman ~. John 9. Sergei Mark Skiffington. Richard Settipane Jonathan Slate Dorothy and Leonard Sudenfield Richard and Lois Testa Eleanor Venezia Bill & Carolyn Wood Nadine Zdanovich FRIEND- $25 Beth and Marshall Arkin Salvatore (Terry) Castro Domenic Calabruso Cecilia Dalessio Joe Dionne . Carol Downs Joseph Edmunds Mr. &Mrs. Gandolfi Florence Gillman Agnes lwanow Joe &Patrica Jackman In Memory of "Tur Johnson Edwin Kaufman Harold Kaufman ·Cecelia A. Kelly ·Theodore Kocyk Mary Lyons Josephine Maranto Gerry Moscaritolo Christopher Nikolla Adelle Bomstein Pechet Alberta Raneri - In memory of Andrew Raneri Anthony Sarno Carmella Scott . Stanley Skeiber Frank & Margaret Spinale Sandra Stein Cart & Betty Tedder Dorothy Ventresca Gloria Welch Mary E. Wright Corinne Zeman ~ In memory of her mother Ros;Jiie Warren OTHER Peart Brodsky Gertrude Batman ' Loraine Carvalho Camille Carter - In memory of Vincent J. Nigro Leo S. Cipriano Irene Collyer Josephine Condelli Kathleen Daloisio Alfred Ferrara Barbara lanchino Lillian Kawa - In memory of her husband Edward Kawa Ann Minichiello Eileen Morrill . AngeloNoe • Dino Papadakis Myer Sherman LTC Stanley C. Skeiber USA (Ret) Lillian Spero Michelle Turner William Hume Vance Eleanor Venezia Boxer Tommy Greb (Consolo) entertaining some ofhis fans at the West End House. Shown in the front row (1-r) are Joe Ternullo, Bob Nicolosi, Ed Langone, John Consolo and Lester Freeman, his manager and traineT. Pictured.in the back row are Peter Effenchuck, Guy Consolo, James Mead and AI Lanza. The West End Museum needs a fund raiser wtlo has the ability to explore all ptlases and avenues of fu_ndraislng. If you know of anyone with-these skills please contact · the museum: PO Box 8996, Boston, MA 02114. The West End Museum is open. For museum hours please call 617-723-2125 for up-to-date information. W:be West Qfnber . P;Q. BOX 440-413 - ~_. SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 TEL 617-628-2479 Staff· Editor ••••••.••••.•.••.•.•.••.••••.•.•.•..•.•.•• JA.MES CAMP.ANO Co-Founder •••••••.•.••.••••••••.•.•••••••• RAYMOND J. PAPA All letters, articles and photos submitted to this publication become the property of The West Ender. Jim Campano is the only person authorized to accept memorabilia for The West Ender. The West Ender will return pictures if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, but will retain all rights to publish them and to use the images The West Ender is a quarteriy publication. - ~ r-------------------, West End Museum Donation I wish to donate to The West End Museum to·hasten its progress so the story of the West End will not ~e forgotten. Send donations to: ·poBox 8996, Boston, MA 02114: West End Hero $10,000+ Gold Philanthropist $3,000+ . Silver Philanthropist $2,000+ . $1,000 Philanthropist Benefactor $500 Sponsor Patron Supporter Friend Other_ _ __ $250 $100 $50 $25 Name--------------------------------------------~------------------------~ Address _____________________________________________________________________ Cizy _ _ _ _ _ _~------------ State/Zip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Donations to The West End Museum do not support or in any way go to the West Ender Newsletter. .J L..: ------------------- - ~be DECEMBER 2006 - West ~nb~r PAGE 3 Clark-was on the vergeofbecominga .top'superstar vocalist music lessons for him and started Continued from pag_e 1 One parked truck was hit by him off on a professional career as and lost altitude and crashed on a piece of the plane, but no one a band vocalist and radio star. He Beverfy Boulevard, in Califor- · was in the true~ at the time about appeared for nine years on a Bosnia. Buddy was thrown from the · 9 p.m. PST. ton radio show, sponsored by I.J. plane. He did not survive the Buddy Clark's real name Fox, the company owned by Mr. crash. At that time, he was 37 · was "Samuel Goldberg," he was years old reaching new heights born 1912 in Dorchester, Mass., -- David Lilienthal. Sam made two evening bt:oadof popularity, when tragedy a suburban city of Boston, and casts, and sang six days a week struck. grew up in the West End of Bos~ on morning. shows. Sam was The strange part of this freaky ton. As a youngster, he expressed now on his way to a new musi~ accident was that no one else on . strong interests in sports, body cal career with his own Boston the plane was reported to have building, exercising, and one of radio show, with a new name, ·died, nor was there any one on his big dreams was to become a where he was billed as Buddy Bev~rly Boulevard reported professional baseball player. Clark, ... a name that had more hurt. James L. Havter, pilot of Buddy even had plans to of a show business flair than his the chartered twin engine Cessbecome a lawyer, He attended own. It wasn't too long that the nas plane who suffered chest Northeastern Law School in Buddy Clark stylish unique bari~ Boston. injuries gave his explanatjon of tone voice was catching · on to the crash: He was attempting A strong love for music, local audiences in his own ~orne · to land the plane at suburban however, was stronger than his state of . Massachusetts. Within Burbank, Ca:, because· of a low dreams of becoming a·pro basea few years after his successful . supply of fuel . when it ran into ball player or an attorney. radio show, he was now Boston overcast. When it emerged. he As a young boy Buddy sang ready to tackle the big 'Apple' said, he didn't know where he as often as he could at gather... New York City, where singers was. "! : switched on the emer-. ings, and in_what today's times often went to seek their musical gency fuel tanlcjust before we would becalled 'joints' -- local care.ers by joining the big bands got over Los Angeles." _he said. pubs, where the floors of the local ... And Buddy was no exception. "When she started sputtering I pubs and barrooms were covered · In 1934, he made his big band thought the fuel line might have with ·sawdust. He often times singing debut career in earnest as been clogged, but later 1_figured .sll9-g just to earn enough to pay a vocalist, with the Benny Good. we were out of gas. ·I just picked ' for a square meal. Neighbors and man band on the "Let's Dance" i a spot'and set &er:down/i -- ·:: . •. ::-. ::;friendS who heard this young la4 radio show. The plane clipped branches sing were supportive, whether he Buddy was bill'ed on several from treetops and sheered off . sang on the streets or in a pub ... other top _radio shows. Includtwo power lines. Directly over he was well_liked. It wasn't long ing the "Hit Parade" from -1936 Beverly Blvd., it lost its tail as- - before Buddy was appearing to 1939. Buddy worked hard to se~bly and crashed. Four of the with local Boston bands, singing achieve his musical goals. He passengers were tossed clear· of his heart out to supportive loyal even supplemented his vocal acthe wreckage by the impact. DeBoston fans. . tivity by appearing, often times . spite the heaVy- traffic on the BevAt 17 years old the young Sam unaccredited, on the transcrip~ Goldberg was singing at a local - erly Blvd., the California police tion discs recorded with such gi~ . regarded the craSh a little short wedding in Boston when he was ants of the big band era as Fred of a miracle that the plane landed heard bv David Lilienthal, a proRich, Archie Blyer, Freddy Maron Beverly Blvd. without causprietOr of Boston's leading furriers tin, Lud Gluskin, Nat Brandying greater damage, and drivers I.J. Fox, located on Washington St below pulled · to the: curb upon . in Boston. Sam became a protege · wynne, and other popular bands seeing the plane overchead. , of Mr. Lilienthal who arranged ' Great 1 OOth anniversarJ! gala! Thank you for your reminder . that my subscription to The West Ender is about to lapse. I would not want that to happen. Enclosed please find my check to continue my receiving my newspaper which I have been enjoying so much. I also want to comment on the great 1OOth anniversary gala that my friend Peggy Saslow and I at- ery year he would return back to of the radio stations that couldn't the West End of Boston and per~ afford to have a live music pro~ form for friends, and fans alike. gram of their own. Jacob Burnes at the tinie was an In fact, Buddy Clark's renowti official o~ the West End House as a "Ghost Singer" was such on Blossom St in Boston, where that film producer Darryl F. ZaClark was an _alumnus of the fanuck hired him to do the singing mous West End House; Burnes for actor Jack Haley in "Wake recalled: "The young singer was Up And Live," a 1937 movie . about a popular radio singer who _ a good looking boy, an excellent debater and a fine athlete. He gets "Mike Fright." The Hoi~ lywood welcome -m at was now · was the catcher on the West End lfouse basebldl team and was on laid down for Buddy. He was of~. the basketball team." fered his own radio show, called, Buddy Clark put his career "Here's To Romance," and he on hold by enlisting into the even played a small cameo role U.S. Army for three years during . in the 1942 film "Seven Days World ,War II. While serving his Leave," which starred two of country, Buddy sang with many Hollywood's leading stars, Luof the military ban48 . until his cille Ball-and Victor Mature. He discharge in 1945, in which he also sang for actor Mark Stevens resumed his career. in the musical hit "I Wonder For the last ten years of his Who's Kissing Her Now." singing career as a super star in Buddy made scores of hit re~ cords, IJlany of them with Xavier - radio and a top ranking celebrity Cugat's orchestra. The baldirig . of the juke boxes, he had lived in an aura of success while earning Clark who didn't care whetb~r over a S100,000 a year, which in he lost his hair or not; earned the title of the. "Contented Crooner," . ·those days would be equivalent to millions of dollars .to popular · partly because of his radio spon~ singers of the 199Q~ ·an,_d :no;w. qf so_r.on the "Carnation Contented" · the 2000s. ~ ·- · ' - ~:. • ptogrnm;:~~r also because of his appeal to the bobby-sox fans. He ·, -::EDJ.tORs:NOTE: ,,., < I' . •'': ; i My special sincere thanks go to didn't care if his fans swooned two wonderful people: Mrs. Lorwhen he saqg. He was noted in raine Parretti, of Milford, Mass., saying: "Just so they keep buy~ and Raymond De Simone, of ing my records. I'm getting old Lexington, Mass., who helped · and bald, and I'm not the type to make them squeal and 1 have no · make this story possible. Without their assistance, this . story burning ambition to be a movie would not have been possible. hero." They both donated their time Although fame and fortune In researching ¢.~ archives of came to Buddy Clark, in the 30's Buddy Clark with me at the Bosand 40's, ·he was one who never ton Public Library, In Copley forgot where. he came from as a Square, Boston. · struggling singer of Boston. ·Ev- Remembering old friends of tbe West -E nd · Dear Jim, Enclosed is my <;heck for the renewal of The West_Ender. I also want to thank Marie Camuso for the wonderful tribute to_ Mary Cozenza Chugh. She was a great friend, we went all through high school to~ gether. ·She would · wallc all the way from Pitts Street to Auburn · Street to call me for school ev, ery morning. We would walk to North Station to take the trolley I learned that Vin Moscaritolo . to Girl's High School. (Bl~ckstone 46) recently climbed · After we graduated we -both Machu Pichu in South America. worked at John Hancock Insur~ Two years ago he climbed · Mt. ance Co. We saw each other evKilimangaro in Africa. Do you ery day. Sorry to say after I left suppose his inspiration was Miss to raise a family we lost contact. McHugh in the Blackie? I was so sorry to hear that she Larry Gilligan had passed away. tended. She drove from New Jersey and I from Cape Cod in order to do it together. It was certainly a memorable experience--a once in · a lifetime event. Also please . note my Florida address so -that I will not miss an .issue. Thank you for keeping the memories alive. Joyce Spector Mekelburg Learned about Vin Moscaritolo Jim; Enclosed is a check for my dues and a little extra to get a sandwich at Klayman's Deli. I had a great _time at the reunion in October. I met people I hadn't seen in years especially one from Quincy. I also have enclosed a photo of us Aubw:n Street kids who made ·- their confi.imation at St. Joseph's Church. I don't remember th~ year... around 1948 or 49. Back row: Helen Cucunotti, Fran (Pedulla) Meucci, Chubby . Qddo, AnnMarie PariJlo; Front row: · Phil ' Oddo, Betty Olsen, TonyOddo . Love the paper and read it from cover to cover. FranMeucci DECEMBER 2006 4& ~ LEITERS Young men of the West End The 50s Bargain ofthe century Editor, Enclosd is my subscription renewal fee for the bargain of . the century. The extra is to help toward the production and distribution of The West Ender and the cost of mailings. Our nostalgic look at the past · through the graphic photos and letters in The West Ender makes every renewal a must do. To relive the magical days of the West End era is pure nostalgia. J. Almeida (Bomber) Keep the ,West End alive Please keep the West End alive in our hearts ·and minds. It is truly a part of American history that should never be forgotten. The go9d people that came to our country and made America what it is today. The West End, North End, South Boston. It did not matter what country our grandparents came from they strived to work hard and be true Americans and they brought us up to be the same. God Bless All. Lorraine Kogos Gladstone A wonderful time in my life Dear Jim; Please renew my West Ende~: subscription. I always look forward to receiving each issue. Although I was only 14 when we were made to move, now and then I see a familiar face in a picture or a letter from someone either my family ktlew or I reThe photo in the upper left shows (1-r) Vinny Moscaritolo, Phil Oddo, Mike Imperato and Sonny Othmer. Upper right is Andy Sarno with Richie Testa in the background in 1950. /:;ower left are Don Celata, Jim Esposito and Jim Campano. Lower right shows Donato Smoot, Ricky Deagan and Chubby Oddo. · Catching up with the Caccia's Hi Jim, I've been a past subscriber to The West Ender, but when I moved to Florida and spent summers in Boston for some reason the post office had all my newspapers messed up: I've read a few of the past issues. I met you at the annual West Enders Mass on September 24th. I asked you there to put my brother, Bob and I, Carlo, in for The West Ender for 2007. · My brother · Vincent "Vin" Caccia passed away last year. He was a West Ender and served in World War II. May I also say the four Caccia boys Vin, Lou, Carlo and Bob lived on Norman Street across the street from Old Washington School. By the way, may also I say I married Jennie Spinale of Hale Street. God only -knows how many Spinales that were in the . wesLEnd. Thank you for all the work you do. Carlo P. Caccia "Unforgettable" West Enders Dear Jim, ·. Enclosed is my renewal for / The West Ender and a little more to help defray the cost to publish The West Ender. Many kudos to you for the time and effort you put into keeping the publication going. Singer Nat "King" Cole said it all in the first two lines of his famous song, "Unforgettaole." Through near or far, no truer words apply to former West Enders. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year. Sincerely, Leo S. Cipriano · Melrose,MA Looking for members of William Blackstone School - Class of 1948 Contact: Joe Salmeri i Gloria Road, Randolph, MA 02368 Message to: Barbara .Hatch Hi Jim, In answer to ,Barbara Hatch: I would love to see or speak to her. My brother Arthur is living in Florida and I'm living in West End Place. I love reading The West Ender. Enclosed is my dues and a little extra. Thank you, Elaine Hannon Reunion was great! . Hello to all West Enders. The reunion .was great! My sister Maureen (Deary) McDevitt agreeded that we should have our own name tags to wear · to help identify each other. The food was excellent! "That was some light buffet." It was so great to see the people 'that we Message to Phil Oddo In memory of Joseph Rob~nson Hi Phil (Oddo) Saw your picture in the last edition. You ·look like your father, only a -little heavier. Brought back many ~ond memories. Be well. Irene Kortright (Phoenix, Az.) Good work!! Save every issue Dear Jimmy, Enclosed is my renewal of my subscription and a· little ll}Ore. Keep up the good work!! "Anna May" Gigante Dear West Ender; It's such a welcome to receive our subscription yearly. Frank & Margaret Spinale P.S. I saved every o!le of them · from day one. Riminis~enza Likes pies & news Dear Jim, Thanks for continuing all the work you do to keep this paper. going. I look forward to seeing our friend's pictures and news in The West Ender when we receive it. Thanks again, George Manzelli member. A recent letter from Phil Pisano who I went to St. Joseph's School with was most enjoyable to read, and I have many happy memories brought back from a time of my life that was so wonderful. Keep up the good work. Maryanne Petkievich Johnson · Keep it up! Dear Sir, Enclosed you will find my subscription renewal and a little more. Keep up the good work. Peter K. Toli formerly of 73 Brighton St. Enjoy ·reading I look forward to reading The West Ender. Alice Rosenthal recognize~. Enclosed is my renewal with a little extra for whatever. Keep up the good_work. Kathy Deary Corso D' Aloisio (Brother Deary's Sister) Dear Mr. Campano; I am enclosing a check for my renewal of The West Ender and · also in memory of my husband Joseph who died this last year. Thank you for your hard work . in keeping alive the memories of our days living in the West End. Libby Hciffinan Robinson 27 Eaton St. Looking forward to more issues Hi Jim, Enclosed is for my subscription renewal plus alittle extra. All is fine with us and hope the same is true with you. Looking foward to more of the same good news in upcoming issues of The West Ender. Your 01' Pal, _ Chuchi 'QI::be West QEnber DECEMBER 2006 PAGES OBITUARIES Edward R. Fiizgerald of the hite Adele (Favilla) who. .Home, 70 _Fulton Street, .Bos- kne}V what she loved. And, boy, She was the belcived wife did she love her family! Could Edward R. Fitzgerald, Esq. of Peter and loving motlier of died in 2004. He was the de- ton, MA .02109 or to· the Joslin passed away oil July 19, 2006 Richard and his wife Andrea voted son of the late Zelinda Diabetes Center, Inc., 1 Joslin there ever be anyone who did more for her nieces and nephwas a fixture on Beacon Hill of Stoneham, and Robert of . (Martignoni) Rossi & Giuseppe · Place, Boston, ~A 02215. ews than Mary did? · She had and the West End and was Medford. Also survived by 2 Rossi. Memories of only two weeks off a year, but known by many. grandsons, Marc and Anthony. Oscar was born in Pontremoli, Italy in 1920. After WWII Mary (DiMare) during that time, . she treated He had liyed on · Anderson Stepdaughter of Mary Spagnolo .When my mother and I were many of us to Disney movies Oscar came to the United States Street for almost 60 years prior of Melrose _and daughter of the leaving the · funeral home the and settled in the West End appearing in Boston, lobster to his death on July 19th after late Emil and Grace (Arata) of Boston. In 1959 he moved other day, Fred, the Funeral meals at Dini's Restaurant, ice suffering a stroke in July 2004. Spagnolo . Sister of Charles cream sundaes at .Bailey;s and his family to Medford. Oscar Director, mentioned, "By the He was born at home in Spagnolo ofSaugus. Also sur1926 in the West End at 7 AIvived by several loving nieces was a chef and worked at the way, you'll have to select some water rides on the Swan Boats. 1200 Beacon St. Restaurant in readings and some music for Auntie Mary was always 'happy len Street to John L Fitzgerald and nephews. the mass." I turned to Franny, Brookline, Resevoir Club in to hold babies, do peek a boo and Jane (nee Shea). His father Funeral was from the Cinand asked, "Mom, what was with toddlers, play checkers was a former State Senator, cotti Funeral Home, Medford. Cambridge and the Holiday Inn, on Mass. Ave. in Cambridge. that .l ovely piece you chose for with the young ones, or discuss President of the City Council, Interment was in Oak Grove He retired in 1974 and enjoyed Aunt Rae's funeral years ago? stocks with the older ones. Mayor and Fire Commissioner. Cemetery. · He attended local schools, Contributions in her memory helping others with volunteer Something ab'out ·a woman." · She was always so pleased to work. graduatiqg from Boston Engmay be made to the Mass. GenMom thought for a second and see us, and from the moment In addition to his late wife lish High School in 1944. He eral Hospital Thoracic Oncolanswered, "A Gentle Woman," when we rang that bacisdoor enlisted in the Navy, served on ogy, c/o Rebecca Suk-Heist, and parents, Oscar is survived that was the name of the piece. · bell, smelled that coffee brewing, devoured all those goodies the USS Panamint in the Pacific Development Office, 165 Cam- by his son Joseph Rossi and his 1 looked at mom and immediately added, "Well, that's not wife Ann Louise of Newton. and left with our special treats, during World War II; attaining bridge St., Boston, MA 02114. going to work!" we all knew that we _were very Loving grandfather of Loretta the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Carmella Cancellieri Cox and her husband Tim of Our Auntie Mary would . much loved. After the war, he · enrolled at Carmella (Solimine) Cancelnever have been described as Some of my fondest memoBoston College and graduated lieri of Boston, died peacefully West Roxbury, Elizabeth Morefield and her husband Jack of a "gentle woinan. , . Mary had ries are of being at 34 Windsor i_n 1.949. . on Saturday, September 9, 2006 Brighton. Loving great grandmore moxie than any .other Road with all of the cousins on He married Elizabeth Dick at Hannah Duston Healthcare woman I've ever known. Mary Sunday afternoons. There she father of Emily, TJ,"David and of Beacon Hill in 1950 and toCenter. Alex. Brother of Anna Maria stood on her own two feet, of(and of course Auntie Josie, Until five years ago, she was gether they raised three daughand the late Adele, Aurora, Anna ten in rolled down: nylons, and who was a GENTLE WOMAN, ters (Kathleen, Maureen and a lifelong resident of Boston. Iside, Ada, Othello and Olizio. she never, let anyone push her God bless her soul) (she) would Elizabeth) and one ~on (Edward She was employed by the City around. 'My- sister C~thy often · -~UP.P!Y us ~-~th Gingt?r Al~, ViR;-, Jr.) ·on Anderson Street. - of Bo&torr and also a home- _ Funeral was from tlie De'llo He managed his family's maker..Slie was p; edeceased by Russo Funeral' liome;·Medford: ·jok:es • that -· Aunt.ie.-\ Mary : was • •ennaFingers,-custardorBostqn a feminist long before Glo- · Cream Pie, silver rhints,,semanBurial was at Oak Grove Cem.parking lots near North Station. her husband of 60 years, Joseph etery, Medford. ria Steinem!' It's true; no one za, hard ceci 's and Pistachios. while attending what is now Cancellieri, her parents, Salvatold Mary what to do, and God (By the way, which cousin was New England School of Law. tore and Paolina Sqlmine and 7 Mary DiMare help the person who tried. In it who put the pistachio up her The parking lots continued to brother~ and 3 sisters. Mary DiMare, of Medford, her later days, she would often nose causing Auntie to run for ' operate until the mid~ 1980's. Carmella is survived by her formerly of the West End, died say, "Hey, I'm 80 and I'm old the tweezers to pull it out?) loving sister, Gloria Delcore He was admitted to the MassaWednesday at the North End enough to do and say whatever There was routine at Auntie's chusetts Bar in 1962 and estab- of Everett; Daughter and sonCommunity Nursing Home. She I want.'; But we all know, Mary place; Cousin Da~ny compared lished the law firm of Mavros in-law, Priscilla and Michael was 88 .. was always old enough to say it to attending a well loved & Fitzgerald in Lynn, MassaDeLong of Bradford; Sons and Born l.n. Italy, she was the whatever she wanted. play: we knew the scenery and chusetts where he specialized daughters-in-law, John and daughter of the late Giuseppe I remember hearing stories the actors, we knew which acts in probate imd real estate matJeanne of CT, Joseph, and Gail and the late Alfia (Gianino) of how she bought her own lipwould unfold, often with the ters. He maintained an active of CT, and Ronald and Marie of DiMare. Mary worked many stick when she was a teen and exact same dialogue, and we law practice until 2004. Revere; her treasured grandchilyears as a stitcher with Silins she wore it bright and red even all knew how the performance For a number of years he dren and great-grandchildren, Manufacturing Co. in Boston, if it went against what "good would end. And boy, was that and her many nephews and making aprons. She was a dealso worked. at the Registry girls" did. I recall tales of her ending sweet! How happy Aun· of Motor Vehicles on Nashua nie({es. voted aunt to her many nieces standing up against the bosses tie could make l_lS by presenting Street supervtsmg teletype A Mass of Christian Burial and nephews. in the. sweat shop she sewed us with a piece of gum from her communications with state and was celebrated in St. Leonard's She was a devoted sister to in every day of her working stash in the bedroom bureau local law enforcement agenChurch, Hanover Street, North Frances Matara and her husband career. She played the role of and with a QUARTER from cies. He retired from the RegEnd. Interment was in WoodJoseph, Domenic DiMare and shop steward and she wasn't her purse! · Oh, that quarter! istry in 1991. lawn Cemetery, Everett. his wife Margaret (Passanesi) going. to let anyone push "the How generous we thought she Tne1 family summered in Contributions may be made all of Somerville, Joseph Digirls" around. And who here · was with those quarters; little Winthrop on Point Shirley for in Carmella's memory to the Mare and his wife Betty Ann of hasn't had the experience of • Continued to page 6 more than 50 years. · Hannah Duston Residents AcCA, the late Josephine, James, going shopping with her! Pity He was pre-de,ceased by his tivity Fund, 126 Monument John and Salvatore DiMare. She IN WhMOR1 ()} ... the pushy salesperson who tried brother, Col: John I. Fitzgerald, Street, Haverhill, MA 01832 or was a special aunt to 20 nieces to show her a shoe she wasn't Benny Pacheco from Mr. & Mrs. Jr. and his sister, Jane F. Fento Beacon Hospice·, Inc., 529 and nephews. Almeida interested in, or the man at nell. Main Street, Suite 101, Boston, Her funeral was from the Jack Mirium & Frank Gropman Roberto's who tried to get her Sally Ann (Spagnolo) MA 02129. Boston. Delio Russo Funeral Home, from Alan Gropman Medford. Burial was at Oak to buy potatoes when she only DeAngelo Oscar Rossi The Sicuso Family wanted_peppers! Yes, Mary alGrove Cemetery, Medford. Sally Arm (Spagnolo) PeAnMr. Oscar Rossi, age 86, died Savatore Purpura Memorial contributions may ways knew exactly what she Joseph Robinson gelo of Medford, formerly of Thursday, October 26, 2006 in wanted, and what she wanted be made in Auntie's name to the Hy Naglin & his buddies who are the West End of Boston, died Weston after a lengthy illness. was what she got! all-gone on November 5, 2006. Oscar was the beloved husband North End Community Nursing Likewise, Mary also always, / II. I PAGE6 DECEMBER 2006 0BITUARIE.S Memories of Mary (DiMare) Continued from page 5 did we know what she was doing with the rest of the coins on our behalf! Even today, 4 years after Mary 's estate was settled, it's hard to believe how smart Auntie was with her money. To think of how she saved so much from the little she was paid, and then earmarked it for each of us is incredible. All of us have greatly benefited from Mary 's frugal ways, and I for one will be forever grateful not only for her generosity but also for her teaching me the value of compound int~rest! Mary never married and never had kids of her own, but please let me know if you come across anyone who acted more maternally than Mary did when her mother, the lovely Alfia, needed mothering. Find me another woman who would schlep her way by foot, bus and train, through heat, snow an~ rain to be by the ~~dside o(~ l<:>ved ;~ne for ten years running. Mary was there combing Alfia's· hair, stroking her face, updating Iier on day's events, and orchestrating that Alfia was well taken care of every day, for a decade. And did Auntie ever, ever complain? Never. What she did out of love for her mother should stand as a shining example for all of us. When Alfia was gone, Mary continued to take care of others. Every Sunday morning, the brothers and often a few of the male nephews would again ring that back bell, sit . at the kitchen table, and wait for Mary to wait on them and spoil them rotten. She'd pour their coffee, cut their pieces of pie, -laugh at their jokes, and give them their space for their weekly card games. The men found refuge at Mary 's place, and she found joy in helping to keep the DiMare clan connected. Yes, our Auntie Mary was unique. She never put on a pair of pants in .her life, but we know, she really did wear the pants in the family. She never drove a car, but she certainly steered her own wheel and mapped out her own course, and although she never graduated from high school, she certainly has schooled many of us in the important lessons of life. Auntie Mary taught us that family comes first, hard work pays off, and saving for a rainy day makes a lot of cents! Auntie Mary, we bid you a fond farewell. Go and ~e _'Y.ith your mother Alfia ~.d your sister Josie, and please let those brothers of yours up there (Johnny, Sammy, and Jimmy), finally take care of you! You deserve it! Bill Stone passed away Please tell everyone who was a fiiend of my husband, Bill Stone, that he passed away on August 1st this year. Sincerely, Renata Stone 2006 vVest Enders Nlen1orial Circle The following West Enders have contributed $100 or more in memory oftheir loved ones for 2006. Now is the time to send in your donation to be included in the 2006 West Enders Memorial Circle. Joseph & Anita Russo, Sylvia Grey, Moe Guarino, Joe Solano and Carmine Steriti from Vincent J. Russo Eugene "Gino" Kawalski from Gaetana Kawalski Gaetano & Josephjne Privitera from Frank Privitera Josephine C. (Russo) Riley from Hon. Domeri.ic J. Russo, Vincent Russo, Joseph A. Russo Lillian Pallotta from Anthony -Pallotta Vmcenzo & Rosaria Interrante, Salvatore & Olympia Bramante, Mary Marchesini & Rose Interrante from Joe & Joseph Interrante William (Bill) Sharrio from Rita Sharrio Anthony (Junior) Comperchio, William (Bossy) Hoar, James (Gussie) Guskiewcz, Roger Jackman & Joseph Lanza from Tony Lo Voulo and Ralph Santoussouso Jack, Mirium & Frank Gropman from Alan Gropman Best and nicest people Enclosed please find my check and a little extra. Remember the best and nicest people in the world came from the West End. Always a West Ender. Norman Snider 34Allen St. Always a West Ender Hi Jim; Here is my subscription and little more. Keep up the good work. I love reading The West Ender. I was born and raised on Hale St. My late husband was Vitale (Val) De Marco. He was the ice and oil man. My brother, who is now deceased, was John Bucceri. He was a member of the Mercury Club. "Always a West Ender" Zena DeMarco a Fond memories Enclosed is my renewal to The West Ender. I really enjoy reading The West Ender. Brings back fond memories. Keep up the good work. . Sincerely, J. Frank Falanga Brings back . memor1es Dear Jim; Enclosed is my check. Please renew my subscription, and a little extra to cover postage. I look forward to The West Ender. It · always brings back many memories. Keep up the good work. An Allen St. resident, · Margaret Donigan In memory of Sicuso Family · Enclosed is my sub"scription for The West Ender. Also a little extra in memory of the Sicuso . family. Thank you, Fran Sicuso & Josephine Polcari Send the paper Hi Jim, How have you been? 1 am interested in getting The West Ender mailed to my house again. I haven't had it since I have moved from Stoneham. Also enclosed is my donation. Thanks, Bill Sarcia Old friends reunite· in the Carolinas-since retiring several years ago, Paul Dembicki (left) and Chuchi Mirowski (right), have both been enjoying a very active retirement. Recently, when faul and Joyce Dembicki moved/rOm NC!ples, Florida to Greenville, South Carolina, they reconnected with Stan "Chuchi" Mirowski and his wife Cleo "Cookie", who have been in Boiling Springs, North Carolina for the past 10 years. Being only 60 miles apart, they have enjoyedplaying golf regularly by meeting at various courses midway between them. Lots oflaughs combined with a good round ofgolfhave made for some great times, which is quite typical when West Enders get together. In memory of Sal Keeping up with old friends Hi Jim; Here is my donation for 2 years for The West Ender in memory of my husband Sal. Tillie Purpura I enjoy reading The West Ender and look forward for the paper to come each time. It keeps me up on all my great friends from the West End. · Tillie Purpura. Thank you for the reminder Thanks for the reminding me. I enjoy The West Ender too much to drop it. Keep it coming. Lee Schell In memory of · HyNaglin Here .is my subscription to The West Ender as well as some extra in memory of my father Hy Naglin and all his buddies from the West End. They are all gone now but we need to keep all the memories alive. Barbara Ruchames Brings back fond memories Dear West Ender; I am sending payment plus a little more. Keep on sending your wonderful news. Your newspaper brings back wonderful memorie&. Thanks, Estelle Corin Happy Holidays To All Thanks for all the good news, a little extra enclosed. Happy Holidays to all. Carol and Red Evers PAGE7 DECEMBER 2006 LEITERS Another memory of the Old West End-_ The .smells Hi Jim. Enclosed is my subscription fee plus for 2007. Now we get down to what we all enjoy, memories of our beloved West End. Most of us remember the sights and the people we see in the wonderful old picture.s in your paper. Alas, only half of my memories. The other half is the . memorable, pleasant and sometimes pungent smells of the West · End. Rose, my beautiful wife of 51 years and I thought of a few. 1. Bowdoin subway station . 2. West End House gym 3. Range oil · 4. Hot · stone ledge outside tenement window when wet with summer rain 5. Polish bakery on Leverett street 6. Fish markets on Spring Street 7. Silver Bakery 8. Cutler's linoleum store 9. Barney Sheffs 10. Bruno's barber shop 11. Minnie White's dill pickles ·; _, ...... - .•· · ,.. ·.. '-' 12. Different ethnic cooking· smells on each tenement floor 13. The gas stack when lit for hot water 14. Tangerine ski.tis aroma when placed on a hot stove 15. The crab man's·pushcart 16. Wine making 17. The Rialto Theater 18. Orzata lemonade ori Merrimac Street 19. The smell of the circus animals behind the Boston Garden 20. ScUlly's pool room and the gym above 21. Shoeshine polish under ·your fingernails 22. my father's home made root beer 23 .Klaman's nickel baloney sandwich 24; Lazzaro's sugar cones 25. and I'll never forget Joe andNemo's We are sure all of you readers . have your own favorites. Please send them in so that we can remember too and enjoy them with you. Shared memories are what we all enjoy and what this paper is abQut .Thanks to all who make it possible)'' ... ·'~ ,., · .. ·.. __, · · · · Rose and John Vatalaro Thanks to Herb Shifres for his article last issue Dear Jim; Enclosed find a little something for the West End Museum. i would like to take a moment to thank Herb Shifres for that great article he wrote in the last • issue. It brought back so many memories which I also remember very often and vividly. Sincerely, Ellis Field Checking in ·from Nevada Dear Jim; Please. find · a check for my subscription and a donation: Living so far away from home in Las Vegas, Nevada, I look for- ward to receiving the newspaper and reading about my former neighbors. Keep them coming. Louie Pokat Lucky in Love, Luckr in Friendship by Ellzabeth Matara-Flynn How long can a friendship last? Ask any member of the Lucky Ten, and you'll hear the answer, "A lifetime, or at least for 60 years!" Recently, a celebration was held for · a group ·dfwomen whose friendship has withstood the test of time. In 1947, a group of "girls" from Boston's West End decided to get together on Tuesday nights (since that was one night they WEREN'T out with their boyfriends). Every Tuesday, September through May, the "Club Girls" visited one another's homes for 3 hours of chat, support, and delightful desserts. Even w!J.en their beloved West End was demolished, the girls, who had scattered to places such as Somerville,- Medford, Concord, and Natick, continued to trek to one another's home for their weekly bonding sessions. According to Margaret Di- Mare, the long time treasurer of the group, the $.25 dues collected ip the eal'ly years allowed the women to arrange additional get togethers which included bowling, roller skating - and dining' out. (Remember Chickland, Nick's litld· MoiitiC~llo's?j Arid latei, wh~ri . dues 'were .ffi.: creased, they were able to treat their mothers to a brunch at Blinstrubs or include their husbands in the annual closing of club sessions in May. (ln. 1948, the tab at the Latin Quarter for the girls and their guys totaled $115, corsages included!) Together the w·omen celebrated many milestones, including the joys of wedding · anniversaries (some have been married close to 60 years) and births (all had at least 3 children and too many grandchildren to count), and they even cruised aboard The Oceanic together with their husbands the year the "Club" turned 25. . In September, a celebration to commemorate. the 60th Anniversary of the former West Enders; life long friendship was held in , Melrose when daughters and daughters in law .got to·gethttr 1to honor tht "The CIUb"''for t1ie1f . · : ~Y.earS' 'of~devo,~ r~q tion"io' mt:ndsnip,.motherhood, and marriage. Many stories were shared including those from the daughters who recollected those Tuesday nights when their mothers brought out the good towels, changed the toilet paper to the expensive roll, and prepped for hours because Club was coming to their house that night! :rl)e daughters of Jennie Caccia, Toni Christo, Camille Costantino, Margaret DiMare, Rose Freccero, Martha Goveia, Frances Matara, Anna Pipitone, Tillie Purpura, and Yolanda Tkaczuk saluted their mothers, "The Club," as they entered their 61 st year of their everlasting friendship. 2more subscriptions Keeping in touch So many names ... So many m~mories Paper is wonderful Dear Jim; Here i~ my subscription dues · for next year! The paper is wonderful. I'm sorry it took me so long to get it. Looking forward to the West End reunion which will be my first. . Rose Cogliano Manganaro Thanks for the memories Hi Jim: How's it going? You're doing one hell of a job. You can thank Mr. Todd from our printing class that something rubbed off on you from the old Blackstone School. Thanks for the memories. God Bless, Don Nicolosi -1 Hi, I am enclosing my subscription to The West Ender and I would appreciate it if you would send a subscription to my niece, Sharlene .Grossman also. We ·have such fond memories of our West End years . . Thank you· so much. Florence Breslouf Look forward to receiving The West Ender. I like reading all thc:t articles. It is like keeping in touch with .the old neighborhood. Thank You, JoeZimbone Another supporter Enclosed is my subscription to The West Ender. Plus a little more. Lorraine "Mercurio" Carvalho 1.., J. .J .J { .I .I .: .... • , Gentlemen, Enclosed. check . is for annual subscription and just a bit more for the quarterly publication 6fthis great journal where I continually see nam~s that conjure up so many wonderful memories of my younger years. Thanks so much, Julius Breslouf ..) ../ .J J ..1 .I .I PAGES DECEMBER 2006 Annual West Ender Mass, Once again, St. Joseph's Catholic Church hosted the annual West Ender Mass on Sunday, September 24. The current Pastor, Rev. Dan O'Connell, and all the current members of St. Joseph's Church joined former West Enders to share in the St. Joseph's community Sunday worship. It was also a great opportunity to reminisce with former classmates about St. Jo- Sept~ 24 seph 's School. As in the past, the 11:30 a.m. mass was offered for all former West Enders. A reception and light lunch was held in the church hall after _the service. Winner of the West End birdhouse. . After the luncheon in 'st. J()seph s Hall, there was a raffle drawing.Margaret DiMare displays her first prize winning "Fancy Birdhouse" to Frank Privitera, Eleanor Montini and Zina Mishosa Venezia Before Mass at St. Josephs Church, old friends get together to say "hello. " (1-r) Frank Privitera, Sal Ve11ezia, ·Peter Limone (1-r) Stevie (Langone) Gallarelli ·and Barbara (Pasqua) LoVoulo At the luncheon (Jfter the Mass (seated, 1-r) Peter Limone and Frank Privitera; (standing) Rev. Dan 0 'Connell, pastor of St. Josephs Church. Refreshments were served after the Mass in the churchs lower level. (standing) Zena Menosa Venezia; (seated) Frank Privitera and Eleanor Montini one wait to enter the church. Another winner of a West End birdhouse. '- DECEMBER 2006 Mores scenes from Annual Mass ~{Je We~t .Qfnber Songs fro.m the St. Joseph Class of 1946 reunion Dear Jim: On September 16, 2006 members of the 1946 St. Joseph graduating class met at the Hi!ltop Restaurant in Saugus to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their graquatio11. Although it was a mOdest group, people traveled from Florida, Maine and Georgia to celebrate 60 years of friendship and memories. Attending were: " _The Things We Learned at St. Joseph" (1-r) AI Raso, Kathy Campana and Jim Campana catch up at the Annual Mass at St. Josephs Church. This was written to the tune of, "The Things We Did La8t Summer." Try to remember an early September, When trees were green and nuns were youthful, Try to remember an early September, We were five or six and life was playful, Try to remember that day in September, A new first grade member with eyes so tearful, Try to remember that moment so tender, so fearful. ·Try to remember a later December, When w~r and death erased our childhood, Try to remember a colder December, When youngsters died and lost their manhood, Try to remember a wartime December, When we prayed together in brotherhood, Try to remember the coming together; so good. Old friends gather at St. Josephs before the Mass. (1-1) Frank Privitera, Alfie Raso, Jimmy Campana (publisher of "The West Ender") PAGE9 Try to remember the final September, The war an ember, of memories burning, Try to remember the final September, New Eighth grade members, young and learning, .Try to remember the work in September, That blossomed in June after months of churning, Try to rememb~r but those who remember keep yeiuning. Try to remember a Sunday so tender, With admiration for graduation, Try to remember the church and the splendor, The hymns,·the service, the final sensation, Try to remeQJ.ber the last day so tender, A day full of memories. and celebration, Try to remember the last day of tender elation. Getting together for small talk b'ejore the annual Mass. (l~r) Eleanor Spinale Venezia, Frank Privitera, Sil Macarone, Peter Limone an~ Dick Intravaia (rear) · Santo Aurelio and his wife, Josephine. Nat Noe · and his wife, Jean. Paul Barbera and his wife, Betsy. George Leary Jr. and his wife, Kathleen Charles Intravaia and fri.end. (Millie) Frank Fisichella · Bob Vatalaro P.S. I had prepared a couple of sets of lyrics for the occasion (enclosed) and thought you might be interested in printing them, if space allows. "Try To Remember'' . (St. Joseph 1938-1946) This was written with the song by Ed Ames in mind. It has four stanzas: 1. Entering the first grade at St. Joseph in 1938; 2. Pearl Harbor and World War II; 3. September 1945 ...the end of the war, the beginning of our last year. 4. Graduation Sunday at St. Joseph, June 1946 We thought that we were cool, Attending "Sister" school, How did we kn:ow the days would be so long, But the things we learned at St. Joseph, I'll remember, My whole life long We learned the Golden·Rule, In elementary school, And memorized the. Ten Commap.dments too, The things we learned at St. Joseph, ·I'll remember, · My whole life through The May Procession walk, We knew we shouldn't talk, Or even show a smile or frown, And when we reached our pew, We'd sing a hymn or two, But never while we're sitting down Exams came every year, We passed them through our fear, By learning both the words and pictures too, • The things we learned at St. Joseph, I'll remember, My whole life through. The furnace and the vents. The fall and winter scents, Fitzgibbons and his bag of tools. And in winter's frigid roar, You'd hear us praying for, A blizzard that would close the schools. · But when graduation canie, We'd never be the same, By choosing paths that could be right or wrong, But the things we learned at St. Joseph, I'll remember, My whole life long. Jim Noe and Tony DeMarco arrive at the annual Mass. Tony DeMarco and Jim Noe get together in 1974 in Winthrop. .j .J j .J ) I ) ~be PAGE 10 West Qfnber DECEMBER 2006 Judge Santo Ruma retires a·fter·24 year~ on the bench also participates in varied charitable · endeavors and serves as a trustee of the McCarthy Foundation which donates money to charities on the North Shore. Judge Ruma and his wife, Joan, reside in Wmchester, Massachu- setts. They are the parents· of one daughter, Linda Ruma Kurtz, who along with her husband, Glenn Kurtz, are attorneys in New York City. They haye one grandchild, . Kevin, age six. The Honorable Santo J. Ruma Section 40. In 1977, JudgeRuma was appointed as an Associate Juswas counsel to the Speaker of the tice of the Peabody Division of the House of Rep~tatives. Judge · District Court Department in 1983 Ruma was a member of the Suand became its Presiding Justice preme Judicial Court Committee on on August 16, 1984. From 1984 to Gender Equality where he worked· 1989, he was also an Associate Jus- · to address findings of gender bias tice of the Appellate Division of the iti the judiciary. He also served on District Court Department the Supreme Judicial Court's Task Force on Judicial Education. In A p~ of the Medford public school system, Judge Ruma readdition, he sat as a Moot Court ceived his bachelor's degree from Judge at Boston University Law School and volunteers as a mentor Boston University in 1962. A 1965 .graduate ofBoston Univ,~i):y .ytw .,for ~y~~~·,.Judge.~~ ,,..__ . ..., J.... • "school,' Judg~ R~ma)eg~ his legal cil.reer iii"1966, concentrating in the areas of real estate, business law and litigation with the Boston law firm of Richardson and Tyler. In 1968, he joined the firm . of .Kaff and Goldberg where he specialized in business and commercial litigation. In 1970, Judge Hi Jim, Ruma opened a private practice in At right is a photo from the Boston. From 1970te 1977, he was golf banquet and below are the counsel to the Department ofNatustats. ral Resources, now the DepartWe're looking for more golfment of Environmental Affairs. As ers to join us !).ext year. We start _ part of those duties, Judge Ruma our league around May at Cedar acted as a hearings officer dealing Glen Course saugus on Moilwith permits to be granted by the days. - Department of Natural Resources Thanks, under the Wetlands Protection Mike Messina Act. He diafted the first state-wide Golf Master regulations governing the Wetlands Protection Act under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, l. _, - . - . . The Salem News, Thursday, Nov. 9 publishedastory on judge Ruma. This is a partial reprint of that story.... by Julie Manganis PEABODY- On a recent afternoon in Peabody District Court, Judge Santo Ruma was hearing the case · of a woman accused of fraud. The woman was there to accept responsibility and make restitution. Ruma addressed the woman about her case-then inquired about her daughter, who had also been ~ front of him because of a drug problem. :o: _ ''How;'s she doing?" he asked the defendant. "Is she still with the law with his concern for some that fellow?" he asked, ·referring of the people appearing before to a young truin who had also aphim. peared before him. He was pleased Ih his first week as a judge, he to learn the couple had broken up~ was assigned what appeared to be a believing the young man ·to be a simple Sniall claims case--a bank bad influence. And then he asked was suing a woman to collect on a about the defendant's sister, who · car she had cosigned for her had also appeared-before him over · . daughter. the years. But the daughter had been murIt was the kind of scene one dered might expect to see in a small town While the law was· clear-the where everyone knows everyone mother owed the bank the monelse, not in a busy suburban court. ey-"Sometimes in this business But it's the norm in Ruma's you've got to take 'in the interest courtroom. of people, and sometimes that's at Ruma capped a 24-year tenure odds with the respect I have for the as a judge yesterday. On Dec. 8, he law," Ruma said . will turn 70, the mandatory retire-He's still fascinated by the law.· ment age for state coUrt judges. '"There.have been so many opporFor most of those years, he has tunities to get into legal issues that presided over PeabOdy District : are unique," he said Court, a placehe'dnevereven been ·'"That's been a challenge to me to when he got call telling him the and probably the most exciting part former presiding judge had died of the job," Ruma said '"That and while on vacation. But it became the humility of the job. You help what he calls a "second home," as people day in and day out." he's come to know the community, Even those ·he has sent to jail including multiple generations of have, at times, thanked him later· some families. Ruma has alwa:Ys for helping them turn their lives . struggled to .~~ ~- for · c;ont(nu~d to pagf! 11 roan a · West 'Eiid Golf League ends season m '· West End Golf League Mike Messina Golf Master Joe Giordano Treasurer 8/112006 2006 vVEsT ENDER GoLD CLUB The following ~st Enders have contributed $500 to our cause in 2006, aimed at keeping alive the spirit ~/the ~st End. Frank Privitera 105 Av- 05Rd~ Tell!! W1 . 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Gus Oettorre 45.8 10 C 48 0 42 43 45 42 0 43 0 0 0 48 309 7 44.14 Rich Raso • 53.13 18 C 57 0 50 55 50 53 55 _ 54~~~~ --~ 51 588 11 53.27 1 Joe Freni 50.1 20 sc o o o o o 56 o o 0 o 0 56 1 56.00 Bob Papa 54.12 13 SA 0 0 0 54 _0 ~ · 52 0 52 0 49 48 r-308 6 51.33 Bob Nadeau , 48 o sa o o o 01 o o 48 52 49 45 194 4' 48.50 Pla'ler · M-ike"MeSSioa·-· t ·· 48~S tsil~-+52.1 --22 --- ~ o -otot- 53.~ m:be We~t (fnber DECEMBER Z006 PAGE 11 The summer of1959 This letter is d_edicated to all those people who say: "Are you one of those crazies who won~ get over the taking of the West End?" Rappaport and company (Seon Bonin, Ted Schoolman) made millions while we received less than one-third of what our property was worth. Thank you Misters Rappaport, Bonin and Schoolman, for the biggest land grab in Boston history. After we signed the papers the My parents emigrated from above what they were offerfat man said he would not find us Augusta, Sicily . to St. Louis, · ing. We refused the offer. In the a place because we had not coMissouri, where my brother, Domeantime Duane Construction operated with the authorities. It menic, sister Carmella and I were Company was leveling houses was up to us. So my husband and born. They came to Boston when left and right. They wanted to get I went up to Beacon Hill to find we were little and settled in the the job done as quickly as posa place, but there was none availWest End. First at 28 Hale Street, · sible. We stuck to our ~- We able on such short notice. Being refused to sign until we gota dethen at 7 Norman Street where summertime (July 22, 1959) we my brother Jim was born, then to cent price. Duane would harass decided maybe we could rent a 46 Wall Street where Jodie was us. He would bang the wrecking furnished apartment in Revere. ball to scare us. Ours was about born. From there they moved to So off we went and we did find a 152 Chambers Street. I was marthe only building standing. Some place. We spent one· of the most ried at. St. Joseph's Church were of the children would thinK the miserable months of our lives Father Powers officiated. place empty and throw rocks at there. The landlady had nailed After a while my husband the windows. I was worried that all the windows shut. We almost and I bought a piece of property our children would get hit. We suffocated. There were no showat 85 Poplar Street. We had six signed the papers. ers because she said the tenants spacious rooms which we fixed When the fat man came with · up at considerable expense. But the documents he promised to ovt1rftow the bath tub. J.sneaked we did not mind, as this was to find us a place to live. But that a portable shower and attached it be (we thought) our permanent was a lie. A few days later my· over the tub. home.·Plus we had some income son called me at work and said In the meantime we had found a place in Arlington. Arlington is from the other apartments which the sheriff was in the house. I a lovely town, nice · people but came . in handy. Our children · quickly left work and hurried not like the West End where my were doing nicely. There were a home. When I got home there husband, after a hard days work lot qfthings going for the youngwas this fat man sitting down on construction would stop at the sters then. with a gui1 and an attatk dog and The Housing Authority came tw~ men were taking out our furbar room .on Leverett Street and , cool off with a glaS,s of beer and one day and told us we have to niture. I asked fatty what was go. socialize a bit with ing on and he said they were putm endS vacate, our property was being before supper, And ·after that sit . taken by eminent domain, And ting our furniture in storage. My outside and chat with the friendwhat ·is eminent domain? I did son wanted to get at the fat man, ly passersby. not know. When my husband but what chance did a seventeen My husband took it much came home I asked him. He did year old have against a slimy fat worse than I did. He was a good, not know either. How could anygoon with a gun and an attack hard working man, a good husone come into your home and dog. I tried to ca.hD. my son. band, and a devoted father. He take (steal) your property? We When my daughter came were confused and a little frightfrom school and saw the mess was never the same after this ened. But it happened! travesty. After a while he cou14 . she started to cry. "Where are we not hold a job for long. And then One day this fat man came going? And ':"hat happened to it was one hospital after another. all my clothes?" she cried. I was to us with an offer for our home It really hit him badly. He did not which was far below the asfrightened but I did not want to sessment. Ho:w could they do - show it. I did not want to traumadeserve that. And that was the tize the children. this. We were paying taxes way summer of '59. his · Thank you for the paper Thank you for your efforts Hi, Enclosed is- my renewal to The ·west Ender plus a little more for expenses. Thank you for a wonderful paper. Mary {No.e) Gucciardi Dear Jim, Enclosed find my check in support of your efforts to maintain a wonderful tradition. · Very truly yours, Judge Santo J. Ruma Best wishes & Happy Holidays Please renew our subscription for our West Ender. We look forward to reading it. Best wishes and Happy Holidays. Steve and Dorothy Maio Thank you for your efforts · Dear Jim, I continue to enjoy reading and seeing all the familiar names and faces. Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Rose J. (Noe) Matthews West Ender is read first Thank you and dedication · West Ender the read before the is opened. for your work in making The first item to be rest of the mail Sincerely, Sebastian V. Paci and Vema M . Tallini -~ j -, -j • Meeting at the WECA Youth Festival-(1-r) MaryHutchings, Vinny Raso, Jim Campano, Barbara Lo Voulo, Bill Lo Voulo, Councilor Mike Ross Judge Santo Ruma retires Continued from page 10 went on to practice civil and crimi. -nal law and worlced for a state around. agency and then for former House Ruma never :actually planned Speaker Tom McGee, who eventuon becoming a lawyer. The son ally asked if Ruma would like to of an _Italian immigrant who had become a judge. started a couple ofbusinesses in the Ruma, who· lives in Wmchester old West End of Boston, Ruma'§ has planned a busy day for his first family expected him to go into the day of retirement family business after he graduated _ For years, a group of fonner from Medford High School. West Enders has gathered regularly Instead, Ruma, who had recentin Medford for a coffee klatch-a ly married, set his sights on college get-together he's always wanted to and attended Boston University, attend bUt couldn't because it usualwhere he excelled He was such 'a ly happened while he was in cowt good student he saw his future in He's also taking his daughter academia and got accepted to the and grandson to the aitport, he said, graduate school, where he woYld to a of persOOal teach two courses and be paid items he was bringing home and $7,500 a year. Meanwhile, his best friend had . pulling out a homemade card "I'm glad you're retiring. I decided to go to law school He. can see you more," wrote Kevin, asked Ruma to come with him to . 6. Ruma will spend some time in take the entrance exam, and Ruma Florida this winter. ''Then, I'll see did so on a laik what I'm ~oing to_do." A few months later, just before Unlike some of his colleague the semester was to start, Ruma he's not in~ted in mediation learned one of the two courses he or in returning to practice law. He was slipposed to teach at BU had might like to do some legal analybeen given to someone else. He sis, he said was incensed--:and realized · he And then there's another idea: wo¢dli't be able to manage on half "Santo's GelatO," he said, chuckthe income. _ling as he went on to describe his "I walked over to the law school idea of opening an Italian ice cream and presented myself and started shop. ''You give people ice cream, classes that September," he said they give you money, everyone's As it turns out, "It was some happy," he said thing I was well-suited for." Ruma waikin'fover bOx 2006 \>Vest E.nders Century Cll1b the following West Enders have contributed $100 or more to our r;:ause in 2006. We salute them! 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