Edith “Edie” DeAngelis was the driving force behind the completion of the East Boston Women’s Trail. Edith G. DeAngelis D.Ed, Doctor Emeritus, was born in East Boston, attended East Boston’s schools and carried the spirit of the town with her throughout her life. Dr. DeAngelis was an unmatched activist and community organizer. The East Boston community and its history were part of her soul and spirit. Whether the issues were recognizing the Battle of Chelsea Creek, the reinstallation of the veteran’s memorial of Wood Island, or highlighting the women who helped make East Boston the community it is today, Dr. Edith never gave up.
