"The Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino Sr. passed away on November 22, 2020. He was a US Navy WW II 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..."

Remembering and Honoring, ‘Judge Joe,’ the Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino Sr. (PDF)

"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...."

"Judge Ferrino, the son of Sicilian immigrants, was a veteran of World War II who went on to establish a remarkable legal career that culminated with his service as the First Justice of the East Boston District for 20 years from 1976 until his retirement in 1996...."