Helen Papa Accomplished Woman, Worked Until Age 90 Helen J. ( Pucillo ) Papa of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on November 30. She was in her 95th year. Helen was an accomplished women who held several jobs…
Author: Times Staff
Give Thanks for Thanksgiving
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas.…
Remember Those in Need
Although the economists tell us that the recovery from the Great Recession is still a slow one, the bottom line is that for most Americans, things are going well and getting better compared to a few years ago. But for…
Thanksgiving Day Rivalry: 96th Clash Between South Boston and East Boston
The 96th clash between these two Thanksgiving Day rivals takes place at venerable White Stadium at 9:30 a.m. The EB Jets are 4-6; the SB Knights are 0-9. The Jets four wins came against English, Charlestown, West Roxbury and Madison…
Obituaries 11-27-2013
Theresa ‘Chickie’ Cipriano School Supervisor for the Boston Police Department, East Boston Community Activist Theresa M. “Chickie” (DeFronzo) Cipriano of East Boston died on November 23 surrounded by her loving family. A school supervisor for the Boston Police Department, Chickie…
Remembering 50 Years Ago
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941 and…
MEB Hockey Roundup
Malden East Boston (M.E.B.) hockey action continues. Also don’t miss the Home for the Holidays Adult Street Hockey Tournament being held outside at the Linden School in Malden on Nov. 30 starting at 8:00 am. Boston Bruins alumni, Santa Claus,…
Obituaries 11-20-2013
Mark DiFlumeri Ship’s Captain Mark DiFlumeri of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 16. He was 54 years old. A ship’s captain, he was the cherished son of Anthony “DoDo’ DiFlumeri and Marie (…
Thank You Rep. Basile
When one speaks with Rep. Carlo Basile, there is always a refreshing truthfulness and passion when Basile talks about social issues. Taking care of veterans, is one of the social issues, that Basile has true passion . On today’s front…
MEB Hockey Roundup
M.E.B. hockey season enters its fourth full week of the regular season. A few teams had the weekend off but there was still plenty of great action. Mite K (5-8 Years Old) Malden/East Boston 7,Melrose 12 Chris Hanifan had a…