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World War II veteran Anthony Grasso, one of the first photographed for Bill’s book, has died

August 14th, 2023 Comments Closed

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON Sept. 22, 2022 with the headline: World War II veteran Anthony Grasso photographed for Bill’s book] NORWOOD — Anthony Grasso of Norword was a private in the US Army in Europe when in 1944 a howitzer shell hit the area along the German-Belgium border where he was with 1st Lt. Frank DuBose. The lieutenant saved Grasso’s life. In 2021, Mr. Grasso was able to pay back Lt. DuBose’s efforts by visiting DuBose’s…

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A party to celebrate Father Coyne prompts announcement of fund to renovate St. Margaret’s

August 14th, 2023 Comments Closed

BACK BAY — 50 guests turned out for a surprise party for Father Ron Coyne who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest. The celebration dinner, held at Grill 23 in the Back Bay, was organized by Greg and Terry Clark. Originally from Dorchester, the Clarks announced that there will be a renovation of St. Margaret’s Church, Clark’s home parish, which is where Father Coyne served early in his time as a priest. Greg…

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BOSTON: Supporting Military Service

US Navy veteran Anthony Meizis was not buried alone, thanks to hundreds of motorcyclists

August 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

WEYMOUTH — Hundreds of motorcyclists answered the call of the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home in Weymouth to support Anthony Meizis, a US Navy veteran who died at the age of 80. His only surivivor, a cousin, is disabled and unable to participate in services. Meizis, of Weymouth, served as a seaman in the Vietnam War. He loved motorcycles so the send off was a fitting tribute. To give Meizis an appropriate send off, the funeral…

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Recent Events

More than $200K raised in the Kevin Stevens Power Forward celebrity golf tourney

August 10th, 2023 Comments Closed

KINGSTON — More than 300 guests attended the inaugural Kevin Stevens Power Forward Celebrity Golf Tournament fundraiser, which was held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, on August 7, 2023. All proceeds raised will benefit former NHL player Kevin Stevens’ 501c3 non-profit, Power Forward (powerforward25.com) whose mission is to remove the stigma of addiction through education, empowerment including Power Forward Sober Living Scholarships, and innovation, including the first-of-its-kind DOER (Dog Ownership Enhancing Recovery)…

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Highgate Boston

August 2nd, 2023 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 200 guests attended the Highgate Boston inaugural Charity Bowl was hosted by Lenny Clarke and held at Kings Boston on Monday, July 31. The event raised $30,000 to support Highgate’s charitable foundation, which has raised more than $2 million this year to support philanthropic organizations and communities worldwide that address issues related to poverty, education and healthcare. All photos by Bill Brett

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