I’m so sad to learn that Sonny has passed. What a wonderful person who will be dearly missed. Every holiday he would call to check in and make sure I received his Mikes pastry cookie box in the mail. He was always such a joy and will truly be missed.

Dear Mirabella Family,

What a sting of sadness we felt when we heard that Sonny passed away. 

My sister Joanne and I used to live across the street from Sonny, Marie and Ricky. We lived there in the 1970's and early 80's. 

Sonny was the most remarkable neighbor. His laughter and jokes and and beautifully authentic and hilarious comments on life  were like urban poetry. He held court many a summer day in his well attended yard. My sister and I always felt as safe as anyone could be living that close to the legendary Sonny. Of course back then we didn't know he was a legend he was just our one and only close neighbor who we knew would  kill lions for us. He never had to say it, we just knew it. Ricky was also amazing son and an exciting neighbor - he did not fall far from the tree. We are brokenhearted to lose Sonny but know we had a unique time in our lives with a really original man and are grateful for it. How missed he will surely be!  Our deepest condolences to the family. Malia ... sister of Joanne, old neighbors at 201 Salem street.

Dear Ricky, I'm very sorry to hear the passing of your Dad. He was a classy gentleman; who was always courteous to my mother; both are gone now, and the North End will never be the same.  Sincerely Anthony DiBenedetto & Family

Deeply saddened to hear of Sonny’s passing; he was our neighbor for nearly 15 years and so kind to us! May he rest in eternal peace. Our most sincere condolences to his loved ones. 


—The Morellato Family

Gabby  Stephen           Stephen Jr  ,,,sunny is in my prayers 🙏 ,you have my condolence...  I can here sunny telling. Me. His. Ray. Charles joke 😂 ..  God have sunny be in peace !!

Ricky, Dante, Geno, Gabriel and family-My family and I were heartbroken to hear of Sonny's passing. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and laugh, hilarious jokes and kind words. I will miss him saying hi Swanney whenever I saw him. My kids  asked me  one day why he called me that and I said to them he called me this my whole life and I don't even know why, but it stuck whenever we saw each other.   I will always remember the wonderful memories' of him at your Aunts' store, telling jokes in Dad and Johnny's barbershop growing up , and the past few years seeing him sit outside on Salem Street as I took my kids to school.  I will never forget the kindness and love he showed all of us over the  years. He was a true gentleman and we were all so blessed to know him. May he now Rest in Peace with your beautiful Mom. Love to you all.
Shauna DeMarco (Colafella) and Family

The Mirabella family,

So very sorry for your loss.

All respect , Gerry and Karen Aiello

This hits hard. Sonny was the best. I’m not even sure the word Icon gives him enough credit. He had a way of making everyone feel like family. Even this French Canadian “kid” from Central Mass. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be missed and never forgotten.

He always checked if I was o.k. offered to help me, share a coffee, make me laugh, and hand out his own profound kind of love and wisdom. I am better for his friendship. I am forever sad at his loss. Until I see you again my friend xoxo

My family and I are so saddened by the news of Sonny’s passing. I’ve known him since I was a kid when I would come to work with my dad in the summer. I’m now in my 40s and I can’t say that I’ve met a nicer guy in the North End. I’ll miss seeing him around and cracking jokes. The North End lost a legend. RIP Sonny ❤️

My condolences go out to the Mirabella Family, at this difficult time.
Sonny was the Mayor of the North End.
He will be truly missed and remembered.
RIP SONNY BOY💜☮️

Rest In Peace my pal. Nobody as kind and classy as you Sonny . My deepest condolences to your family my friend . You'll be missed by me thats for sure. Salem St will never be the same to me .

Rest in Peace,my friend. You did it all while you were here and did it with style and class. Rest easy, sonny, we will be thinking of you.

Sonny you were a good man ,also people might not know this about you but you were also funny ,Always telling jokes ..Your daughter loved you and took care of you till the very end ,you will be greatly missed by  all your family prayers go out to them all ,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏,Love Melinda.

My heart goes out to the family; Lee, Lillian, Ricky, Geno, Gabrielle, & Dante & their families. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that Bruno & I are thinking of you all. 

Deb (Giannelli) & Bruno Parlatore

Sonny was a the heart of the North End. We met for coffee regularly. He would share incredible stories of his life in the North End and his love for his family and late wife. God bless Sonny. ♥️

We are so sad to hear of Sonny's passing.  He was always so upbeat and nice to me.

Dear Family 
With sincere heart we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man God bless Love Angela and Bob xoxo for sure he will be missed❤️🙏

OBITUARY

John "Sonny" Mirabella

December 26, 1930 – February 3, 2024

J.S. Waterman Langone Chapel

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