10th Annual Johnny Paolo Bocce Tournament
The 10th Annual Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tourney was held on Sunday, August 1st as part of the 2021 North End Family Pride Week. The event was organized by Linda LoPriore, daughter of Johnny Paolo and held at the new bocce courts in Boston’s North End named in Paolo's honor. First place went to Natale Demarco and Joe Blazo, Sr. of Friends of the North End.
Special thanks to sponsors Boston Barber (Robert Dello Russo), Carmelina's (Damien DiPaola), Artu (Gianni Frattaroli), Victory Point (Donato Frattaroli), Mangia Mangia (Gary Forziati), Cini's (Joe Blazo Sr.), Cirace V & Sons Liquor, Boston Bruins / Boston Celtics (Joyce Papa), Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Boston Police Department, John Romano, Kim Crucioli, Jenna, Olivia Scimeca, Karen D'Amico, Stephen Passacantilli, Joe Spagnulo and Mikey "Fudd" Giannasoli.
Read MoreSpecial thanks to sponsors Boston Barber (Robert Dello Russo), Carmelina's (Damien DiPaola), Artu (Gianni Frattaroli), Victory Point (Donato Frattaroli), Mangia Mangia (Gary Forziati), Cini's (Joe Blazo Sr.), Cirace V & Sons Liquor, Boston Bruins / Boston Celtics (Joyce Papa), Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Boston Police Department, John Romano, Kim Crucioli, Jenna, Olivia Scimeca, Karen D'Amico, Stephen Passacantilli, Joe Spagnulo and Mikey "Fudd" Giannasoli.
Linda Lopriore, daughter of Johnny Paolo
Organizers of the 2021 Johnny Paolo Bocce Tournament (L-R) Karen D'Amico, Joanne Rosato, Olivia Scimeca, Linda Lopriore, Mikey Fudd Giannasoli
Serving up the Cini's
Adriana Cillo and James Faretra with Boston Water & Sewer Commission
2021 Winner Natale Demarco (blue) plays with Joe Blazo (grey) along with the Magri Family
Alvaro "John" Paolo Bocce Courts
North End Bocce Court Sign
Johnny Paolo Bocce Tournament 2021
