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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Heart Attack Kills Philly Cheesesteak Shop Owner


(AP)

PHILADELPHIA - Joey Vento, owner of a landmark south Philadelphia cheesesteak stand who once told customers to order in English, has died. He was 71.

Vento's nephew, Joseph Perno, a manager at Geno's Steaks, told The Associated Press that Vento had a massive heart attack and died Tuesday.

Perno said family members had just gotten out of the hospital and would not be making any immediate statements.

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1 comment:

  1. So sad. He is right. His business offered to HELP people order that couldn't speak english. Non english speaking people need to TRY and ask for help.

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