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Proclamation congratulating Luigi Della-Ragione, for 42 years of service and dedication to Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante and the Bellevue community.
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WHEREAS, after 42 years of dedication and service to Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante on Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue, Luigi Della-Ragione has officially retired; and
WHEREAS, born and raised in Naples, Italy, Luigi always had a passion for food. At a young age, he began his impressive career as a first-class chef on Caribbean Cruise Line and he did so for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 28, Luigi met his now wife, Patricia, and decided to leave his life as a chef on Caribbean Cruise Line behind. The two settled in Bellevue, PA. and Luigi knew that he still wanted to pursue a career in the restaurant business; and
WHEREAS, for three years, Luigi worked as a chef at Christopher’s on Mount Washington; however, Luigi longed to open his own dining establishment. In 1977, his wish came true thanks to hard work, dedication and a week’s cheese credit from the North Side Cheese Company. Luigi opened Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in Bellevue; and
WHEREAS, this “little red sauce joint” has been the go to pizza place in Bellevue and surrounding communities for over 42 years, and has been voted by the people as a Tribune Review Readers’ Choice Award Winner since its inception. Luigi has entertained and served pizza to several famous individuals at his establishment such as: Jack “Hydroplane” Deloplaine, Franco Harris, Mario Lemieux, and the Stanley Cup; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, Luigi sadly announced his retirement and the closing of Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante. After 42 years of dedication to Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante and the Bellevue community, Luigi is excited to spend more time with his wife, Patricia, children and grandchildren;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Allegheny County Council Member Sam DeMarco, Denise Ranalli-Russell and All ...
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