Sharing information from Sclafani’s Italian Bakery on Washington St in Gloucester. Thank you GMG Jim for the update and photo! PS Today’s sasitza bomb and chicken soup are out of this world!!!!

Joseph Virgilio Jr., 79, of Gloucester, husband of Barbara M. (Sova) Virgilio, passed away in Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester on Saturday, February 18, 2023. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends. Joseph was born in Gloucester, MA on June 27, 1943, and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Mary P. (Parisi) Virgilio.

Joseph was a co-owner of Virgilio’s Italian Bakery in Gloucester and was very active within the community. He was a long-time member of the Gloucester Elks and the Knights of Columbus and had served on the Gloucester tourist commission. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking for family and friends, visiting Dunk’s Schoolhouse in Maine and traveling to Aruba and Florida.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, whom he was married to for 56 years; his children, Mary Bates and her husband David Bates Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Jacqui Nyborg and her husband Rodney Nyborg II of Gloucester, MA, and Joseph Virgilio III and his wife Kristen Virgilio, of Charleston, SC. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Megan Bates and David Bates III, Rodney Nyborg III and Annika Nyborg, and Joseph Virgilio IV and William Virgilio, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother Paul Virgilio and sister Rosemary Virgilio.

Visiting hours in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St. Gloucester will be held on Wednesday, February 22 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Family and friends are cordially invited. His mass will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, Holy Family Parish on Thursday, February 23 at 9:30 a.m. with his burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery in Gloucester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

Online condolences may be given at: http://www.greelyfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

3:30PM – 6:30PM

Greely Funeral Home
212 Washington St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

Service

Thursday, February 23, 2023

9:30AM – 10:15AM

St. Ann’s, Holy Family Parish
60 Prospect Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Although it later turned into a beautiful day, the clouds were a bit threatening when we drove down to Tuck’s Point in Manchester yesterday. I thought it was still pretty, especially the gazebo. Hasn’t it been a glorious start to vacation week for the school families?

Light Stream…

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If you haven’t heard about all the new offerings you gotta watch our video this evening.

Maria and her family have just kept reinventing this classic Gloucester Sicilian Bakery while retaining the authenticity of what made it so special in the first place.

Friends from New York were visiting for the day so we met them at the 525 in Magnolia for their new brunch! It was a great excuse to relax, laugh and enjoy our meals served by Stella (thanks Stella!). We had the quiche, breakfast tacos, eggs benedict and French toast. Oh yes, and then there was the coffee ……. Great take on brunch. The regular menu is also available. The Jazz Brunch will be returning in early April, so stay tuned. PS: it’s super easy to make online reservations! Thanks Erin, Paul, Jake and Keirsten! According to them (and ourselves): 100% recommended.

From history.com website:

The Real Story Behind Plymouth Rock

Explore the real history of the Pilgrims’ purported landing place—Plymouth Rock.

• CHRISTOPHER KLEIN

Two words inevitably cross the lips of first-time visitors to Plymouth Rock: “That’s it?”

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