Meet Our Board Of Directors
Dedicated North End board members, who are also natives, are committed to education and community involvement, ensuring the area continues to thrive.
Tom Damigella
President/Treasurer
Tom retired from business in 2016 and then became a corporate Tupperware Goodwill Ambassador. After retiring in 2018, he became more involved with his Italian heritage and is now Vice President of the Italian American Alliance. He is also a former North End Resident
Rita Damigella
Clerk
She retired from family business in 2016. She was a graduate from Boston State degree in education. She was a former North End Resident
Jessica Dello Russo, PH.d
Executive Director
Jessica Dello Russo was born in and has lived most of her life in the North End of Boston. She received her Ph.D. in Archaeology in 2022. Author of numerous studies about Jews in Ancient Italy,
Patricia M. Annino
Patricia M. Annino is a partner in Rimon’s Trust and Estates Group. A nationally recognized authority on estate planning and taxation, Ms. Annino has more than 30 years of experience serving the diverse needs of families, individuals, and owners of closely-held businesses.
James Pasto
James Pasto teaches seminars on Dream Theory, Boston’s North End, and Cultural Anthropology. He is a co-founder of the North End Historical Society and editor of its journal. Born in North End.
Vito Aluia
Historian
Vito was born and raised in the North End. He was employed for the City of Boston for six years: and for the next 34 years with the Mass. Probation Commission in the Chelsea District Court, retiring as a Chief Probation officer.