Tag:

legacy

Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location
Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location One of Bergen County's most well-known family bakeries will be closing one of its first-ever storefronts. Rispoli's Pastry Shop, established by Gabriele and Josephine Rispoli in 1937, will be closing the doors of its Ridgefield shop at 824 Broad Avenue. The last day in business will be Oct. 14. "All good things must come to an end," Stasia Rispoli, Gabriele and Josephine's great-granddaughter, said in a social media post published Sunday, Sept. 29. Google Maps "As a fourth-generation Rispoli, I promise to carry on with my crews: the legacy, the quality, and our award-winning products at…
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign Michael Rodriguez of Clifton died on Thursday, July 11. He was 24 years old. According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him." A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800 as of Saturday, July 20. The campaign was launched by his cousin, Ashley Hernandez, who says he had a baby girl on the way. "As we come to terms with this tragedy, we aim to honor Michael’s legacy…
Pillar Of Family's Newark Ice Cream Shop Dies On Christmas Pillar Of Family's Newark Ice Cream Shop Dies On Christmas
Pillar Of Family's Newark Ice Cream Shop Dies On Christmas The owner of longtime, family-owned Newark Nasto's Ice Cream Co., Frank Nasto Jr., died on Christmas. According to a post to the ice creamery's Facebook page, Nasto died peacefully in his sleep at 85 years old. "He to was the the heart and soul of Nasto’s Ice Cream and built it to what it is today," the post says. "His hard work and dedication will forever be apart of his legacy. He will be greatly missed by all." Nasto's was founded in 1939 by Frank Sr. and Angelina, and began as a mom-and-pop shop, in the corner storefront that was a brewery, its website says. Nasto's homemad…