| 1887/00/00 |
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At the age of two, Carlo Denino's father John (Giovanni) arrives in America (NYC) from the island of Sicily, Italy. |
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| 1923/00/00 |
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Carlo Denino is born. His father, John, opens a Confectionery store on the corner of Richmond Avenue and Hooker Place in the Port Richmond section of Staten Island, NY. |
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| 1925/00/00 |
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The Denino's open a pool hall next door to the Confectionery store. |
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| 1933/00/00 |
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With the repeal of prohibition, Denino's starts serving beer. |
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| 1937/00/00 |
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Denino's opens a full Tavern at 524 Richmond Ave where the present business is located and continues to thrive. |
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| 1943/00/00 |
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Carlo Denino joins the Navy. |
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| 1951/00/00 |
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Carlo's father John passes away. Carlo takes the reins and introduces pizza at the tavern. Carlo takes Staten Island by surprise - the pizza is a big hit. |
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