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I remember him as a handsome man in suite coat and tie. I remember him always smiling and always kind. I remember him as the man who saved my life. Many of you will remember him in your own way, but I’m sure the thoughts will just a special as mine are. I’m referring here to Mario Di Leo, a man who helped to make the North End the wonderful place that it was when I was growing up. I knew Mario from the Shaw House and the Summer Day Camp. I remembered him well from the latter because it ...

When: Sunday, April 14, 2013 — 4 p.m. Where: Orsogna Plaza, 316 Main St., Everett MA [map] Join the Federazione Associazioni Italiane e Italo Americane New England in celebrating music and food from four Italian regions during its “Pomeriggio Regionale.” The afternoon feature music, songs, poetry, and regional sweets and desserts from Abruzzo, Campania, Lazio and Sicily. Tickets are $20. A limited number of tickets available at the door.

Every year since 2009, Pascal Gangi of Revere has put together a float for the Fisherman’s Feast of the North End. A student at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Gangi follows the traditional float-making techniques he has learned spending summers in his hometown of Sciacca, Sicily. The 2012 Fishermen’s Feast took place in the North End between August 17 and 19, 2012. For full coverage of the Feast, please visit NorthEndWaterfront.com. Here is a picture of the completed float as it appeared during the procession:

Paul Cary Goldberg is a photographer based in Gloucester, Mass. From 2007 to 2012, he has been photographing the patrons of the city's Caffe Sicilia, frequented by many of the local Sicilian community.

View a live feed of one of Sicily’s famous festivals on Easter Sunday When: April 8, 2012 Where: www.italicatv.com Time: 11:00 AM (EST) “La Festa di li Schietti” in celebration of all the singles and unmarried of Terrasini, Sicily. LIVE WORLDWIDE ON ITALICATV For the first time in the long tradition of “La Festa degli Schietti” the event will be broadcast worldwide on the ItalicaTv platform. ItalicaTv in collaboration with the Department of Tourism for the City of Terrasini and TeleOccidente will broadcast live on Sunday, April 8, at 17:00 CEST (11:00am EST), the 2012 edition of “La Festa degli ...

Alfred M. Zappala will give a presentation on Sicily and his two popular books “The Reverse Immigrant” and “Gaetano’s Trunk” on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library.

When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Where: Zumix Firehouse – 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA Whether you call it Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday it will no doubt be a celebration for which Italians call CARNEVALE! This tradition has long been celebrated throughout Italy where the streets come alive with costumes, masks and masquerade balls. Join Italia Unita on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3PM to 6PM at Zumix Firehouse, 260 Sumner Street, East Boston for our version of “Carnevale”! The event will consist of skits, jokes, masquerade and fun! Italia Unita Youth Artistic leader ...

A report for RAI International's "Italia Chiama Italia" highlighting the arrival in Boston of a delegation from the southern Italian region of Sicily.

Dr. Matteo Casini (Suffolk University) to talk of the island's role in Italy's unification at Burlington Public Library.

Living in the North End, Michael Dean has been fascinated by Italy, often depicting scenes and views he has captured on his travels to the country.

Coolidge Corner Theatre presents a screening of the Nabucco performance, live from the Teatro Antico, Taormina, starring baritone Juan Pons.

North End Boston Public Library recently had the pleasure of hosting a seminar and exhibit on the value of Mediterranean blue fish (pesce azzurro) and the possibilities of establishing a long-term cooperation with communities in New England.