Vito Vaccaro Square was christened with a little help from current aldermen Dennis Sullivan, William White and Jack Connelly, as well as a few words from Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

Vaccaro settled in Somerville after leaving the Navy in 1947, working for General Electric. Over the years, he dedicated himself to the community, eventually becoming an alderman in 1978. He has spent the last three decades sitting upon the licensing commission of Somerville.

The event was attended by friends and well-wishers, including Vaccaro's four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.