Story Al Terminiello Jr.
The Honorable Joseph V Ferrino Sr. passed away on November 22, 2020. He was a US Navy WWII veteran, an attorney, a district judge, and most of all a champion for human rights and giving everyone a chance to obtain their goals in life.
In 1971 Joe Ferrino was appointed to the East Boston District Court, there he served his community and the general public with honor and compassion for 25 years. Through his vision he developed many programs to help those in need that appeared before him in court, including a medical clinic. In 1989 was awarded the Public Service Award by the Massachusetts Bar Association, stating his courtroom was “unparalleled†in the state.
While a champion for his Italian heritage, and his beloved veterans’ programs, Judge Joe saw no color barrier or bank account when it came to helping anyone that appeared before him as a judge or appealed to him for help as a friend.
Joe Ferrino Sr. also served as the AMVETS Massachusetts and National Judge Advocate and in 1968 he was elected as its 25th National Commander, and the list could go on.
Not one person, family or friend that knew Judge Joe, does not have a handful of stories to make you smile or laugh out loud.
The Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino is gone, but his memory and his achievements live on in our everyday lives, as a reminder of his kind heart and his quest to better his community and his country. Joe will be missed by everyone, and he will never be forgotten.
On May 30, 2021 standing in the rain, family and friends gathered across from his family home in Winthrop, to remember Judge Joe, pay their respects and be part of the dedication to a square in his memory.