John Sousa was one of East Boston High School football program’s most successful coaches with a career record of 119-45. Jermaine Wiggins is perhaps the most famous alum of the high school’s football team who went onto the NFL and…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 11-09-2011
Peter Lazzarino Worked for Boston Edison Peter A. Lazzarino of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston and the North End, died on November 6. A late employee of Boston Edison Co., he was the beloved husband of more than 40 years…
East Boston Savings Bank Continues to Post Impressive Numbers
Since the advent of the Richard Gavegnano era at the East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB), the bank has grown dramatically (it is now over $2.0 billion in assets) and its profitability has soared as well. Despite one of the worst…
Mark It Down: Don’t Forget to Vote in Tuesday’s Election
East Boston voters should get out and vote on Tuesday. While the election is quiet, the at-large contest has some important consequences. Does Michael Flaherty get a seat back on the Council and at whose expense? Will the John Connolly-Ayanna…
East Boston High School Will Retire Numbers of Wiggins and Coach Sousa
East Boston High School (EBHS) will retire the numbers of former NFL player Jermaine Wiggins (18) and retired football coach John Sousa (66) on Friday, November 4 at Sartori Stadium when the EBHS Jets host The English High School. According…
Obituaries 11-02-2011
Ida Meoli Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston Ida (Vellante) Meoli of Saugus, formerly of East Boston and Winthrop, died on October 29 surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Meoli pursued a successful career in the…
A Great Response: Residents Show Tremendous Compassion
Last weekend, Boston City Councillor Sal LaMattina, East Boston State Representative Carlo Basile, and Eastie’s State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Mayor Thomas Menino banded together with many prominent members of the neighborhood to make certain that all of those affected…
ECCO’S Anniversary: Restaurant Continues to Deliver Excellence
Ecco Restaurant and Lounge, in the same space where Sablone’s did its great thing for so many years, is one of the North Shore’s best kept secrets. It has also established itself in a very short period of time as…
Lightning Strikes Danilchuk Auto, While Burri Displays Expert Scoring Touch
Two more weeks of the EBMHL are in the books and as this season goes on, it seems to be getting better and better. The hockey was at a furious pace in week five as we witnessed the match up…
Obituaries 10-26-2011
Francis Kearns Manager for Jeveli’s Restaurant Francis J. “Sandy” Kearns, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died at the Coolidge House in Brookline on October 22 after a sudden illness. He was 56 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the…