tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post3514102926024138792..comments2024-01-31T14:00:21.139-05:00Comments on The Rochester NY Pizza Blog: A little Rochester pizza historyPizza Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10280665603124117834noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-65588288542744106182021-10-26T21:26:58.475-04:002021-10-26T21:26:58.475-04:00Thank you for the kind words about my grandfather,...Thank you for the kind words about my grandfather, Orlando Ozzimo. The son that you mention with the allergies was my dad, Gerry Ozzimo. He moved to Ohio and then Arizona and his allergies improved. He eventually opened two Ozzie’s Pizza in Greenville, SC. He passed away a little over two years ago and he also passed the meaning of honesty, hard work and family to me. Really enjoyed reading what you had to share. Ozzimo Family Memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620874132545039248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-27116928863312199252021-10-26T20:49:11.063-04:002021-10-26T20:49:11.063-04:00The son with the allergies was my Dad. He moved fr...The son with the allergies was my Dad. He moved from Rochester to attend Ohio State and Arizona State. He eventually moved to Greenville SC where he opened two Ozzie’s Pizza. He was definitely an honest, hard working family man. Thank you for the details of my Grandfather’s ( Orlando Ozzimo ) Ozzie’s in Rochester. I believe the bar you mentioned being my grandfather’s first business was a bowling alley as well. Ozzimo Family Memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620874132545039248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-15937133599038723222019-09-13T20:51:14.088-04:002019-09-13T20:51:14.088-04:00Salvatore was a bouncer at Ozzie's. He has a w...Salvatore was a bouncer at Ozzie's. He has a weightlifter. He was Ozzie's nephew from either Tylerville or Mt. Morris. Joni Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906324805079756914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-82074576824794671122019-07-20T15:59:08.184-04:002019-07-20T15:59:08.184-04:00Nacas on Jay street was there from 1962 until 2019...Nacas on Jay street was there from 1962 until 2019. They were known for their sandwiches, but also made little pies that were awesome!Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338960589181628819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-88507419410981401932017-02-11T23:46:02.355-05:002017-02-11T23:46:02.355-05:00Worked @ Arlans on Ridge Rd 63-64.Used to stop aft...Worked @ Arlans on Ridge Rd 63-64.Used to stop after work, for eat & beer. I am sure it was still Ozzie's<br />thru spring/summer of '64. Beatles were the music I remember most.........Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322895980004756533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-61465319726339437992017-01-04T21:49:32.110-05:002017-01-04T21:49:32.110-05:00I would like to know the name of the pizzeria on M...I would like to know the name of the pizzeria on Mt. Hope Ave. near the intersection of E. Henrietta Rd. It was off the main Ave., down a slight hill. There was a dentist's office next door (Dr. Sayler). This was near Crittenden Blvd. and Strong Memorial Hospital and the U of R. It was there in the 1950's or early 1960's. It was where we had our first pizza. Would really like to know the name...we are all old now and no one remembers much. Thank you for any help you can give. Nancytankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538094723396240093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-60405262262097381732016-12-13T02:43:30.780-05:002016-12-13T02:43:30.780-05:00Orlando is my great uncle. My father Salvatore Oz...Orlando is my great uncle. My father Salvatore Ozzimo used to work for him at Ozzie's. Malena OzzimoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16937273090117396547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-58144013446387468692014-05-19T12:02:22.322-04:002014-05-19T12:02:22.322-04:00Your Grandfather bought it from my Grandfather- (&...Your Grandfather bought it from my Grandfather- ("Ozzie" Orlando Ozzimo) who I was told had the first bar/restaurant in town to serve pizza ( my Grandmother's idea!) He owned both Ozzie's on N. Goodman, and on Park Ave- Proietti's came laterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489638266532821061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-77536059812460667142014-05-08T11:02:08.564-04:002014-05-08T11:02:08.564-04:00Hello Pizza Guy and Pizza Community! I'm just ...Hello Pizza Guy and Pizza Community! I'm just starting some research on a place called Dante's Pizza and Spaghetti House. It was located on 488 North Goodman between a bootery and grocery store. I have a picture of it from 1961. Anybody have any memories or facts to share about this place? Many thanks!The PumDukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179934790935772272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-6100438702720683962013-04-09T23:32:25.326-04:002013-04-09T23:32:25.326-04:00Wasn't Giuseppe's on Jay Street, near Vero...Wasn't Giuseppe's on Jay Street, near Verona Street, not far from State. We went there from the early 50s to mid 60s. In the choir lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069480203969927663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-12492203061690442842013-04-09T23:30:10.518-04:002013-04-09T23:30:10.518-04:00Campi's was down Genesee Street, not far from ...Campi's was down Genesee Street, not far from Eckl's Hardware Store.In the choir lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069480203969927663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-38092362215129305222013-04-09T23:27:53.004-04:002013-04-09T23:27:53.004-04:00I went to Mama's very often. Mama was intimida...I went to Mama's very often. Mama was intimidating to those who didn't belong in the restaurant or troublemakers. She was very demanding with her employees. She insisted on perfection. She was always very nice to me. In fact, while I always paid for what I ate; one night she said the food was free because I was such a good customer of hers. I always use to sit near the big aquarium that was against the wall. I wish I could track down some of her relatives to find out more about her. All the food was great, especially the "greens and beans".<br /> In the choir lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069480203969927663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-73438502722021506102013-03-14T14:24:39.493-04:002013-03-14T14:24:39.493-04:00That was Ma's Pizza on the NW corner. I used t...That was Ma's Pizza on the NW corner. I used to love it. There also was JB's Pizza on Lowell St. (upper Falls Blvd now). He also made those personal pizzas. Everyone could get their own favorite. Johnny's on the corner of Trust St. and Portland Ave. was another old time pizza joint.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685358328195245713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-67781823964295147282012-12-19T22:51:59.034-05:002012-12-19T22:51:59.034-05:00I remember family pizza nights at mama taccones in...I remember family pizza nights at mama taccones in the 70s. Mama would sit in a big overstuffed chair at the cash register, to me she was as intimidating as they come. The pizzas were the forerunners of pizza huts personal pan pizzas, good thick crust but not too thick with plenty of cheese. I always thought to myself that I'd try something else on the menu, but every time my family and I made the trip up Monroe ( we lived near the old YMCA by the highway) I could never bring myself to order anything but pizza. Good times.NJ42https://www.blogger.com/profile/09531661884786407345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-2249231153413138482012-10-31T15:37:33.415-04:002012-10-31T15:37:33.415-04:00Hey Pizza Guy, thanks for the reply, this place wa...Hey Pizza Guy, thanks for the reply, this place was just a small neighborhood pizza shop, don't think they baked bread or anything else but they were delicious. Someone suggested it was a place called "Mamma Mia's" perhaps. Any way of checking that out...on Hudson Ave at the corner of Norton St. thanks Pizza GuyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499230417180987935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-48553659525791881822012-10-29T08:52:04.132-04:002012-10-29T08:52:04.132-04:00Orest, thanks for the information and question. Wa...Orest, thanks for the information and question. Was this purely a pizzeria, as you recall, or a restaurant, a bakery ...?Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280665603124117834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-54952829080014307252012-10-27T17:08:24.413-04:002012-10-27T17:08:24.413-04:00Hi, for the life of me I can't recall the name...Hi, for the life of me I can't recall the name of the old pizza place in the late 50's on the corner of Hudson Ave. and Norton St. (across from Ben Franklin H.S.) I lived in the area in the mid to late 50's and as a kid we used to go there and buy the best little pizza for only a $.25 at the time. They weren't a big pie but more of a "personal size" and we couldn't get enough of them. Presently there's a convenience store/gas location on the spot. Anyone know what that place was called? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499230417180987935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-69874155108484285922012-10-18T17:49:46.958-04:002012-10-18T17:49:46.958-04:00Tom...............I remember the location fondly. ...Tom...............I remember the location fondly. Both as Ozzie's and Proietti's. Your brother Pat and I were good friends, playing organized baseball together; and playing in a couple of bands as well. I remember your dad was our Pony League manager. Fond memories. Hope everyone is well.<br /><br />Tony PulvinoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-34759793786510465392012-06-27T17:32:37.072-04:002012-06-27T17:32:37.072-04:00Probably. Their sign was "Campi's Subs,&q...Probably. Their sign was "Campi's Subs," and they did have pizza. They were, as I recall, on the east side of Genesee south of Arnett.JustThisGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423739550659577964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-31785125704002334972012-06-27T15:09:14.766-04:002012-06-27T15:09:14.766-04:00Giuseppe's did indeed start on State Street. I...Giuseppe's did indeed start on State Street. I believe that's what I was told by the current owner. <br />Would that be the same Campi's ("Where Sandwich is King") that is now on Scottsville Road? And did they serve pizza?Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280665603124117834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-31434837631180526142012-06-27T14:52:20.708-04:002012-06-27T14:52:20.708-04:00I remember getting pizza from Giuseppe's when...I remember getting pizza from Giuseppe's when we lived in the 19th Ward in the mid 50s, but I recall that it was on the east side of State Street across from Kodak Office. They later moved over to Brown Street. At which point my folks switched to Campi's on Genesee Street.JustThisGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423739550659577964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-57488724908752735272012-01-23T08:08:17.355-05:002012-01-23T08:08:17.355-05:00Thanks for sharing the memories!Thanks for sharing the memories!Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280665603124117834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-72554669990923564252012-01-20T23:04:11.917-05:002012-01-20T23:04:11.917-05:00Hey Pizza Guy,
I might be able to help you out wi...Hey Pizza Guy,<br /> I might be able to help you out with a little history on Ozzie’s Pizza. I worked for “Ozzie” on Park Ave. and Proietti’s (Goodman & Webster) in the mid 60’s on and off through the late 70’s. One afternoon while bowling with Ozzie at Brighton Bowl on east ave., he told me how he got started making pizza. I don’t remember the dates but he told me a little about his business experiences. In the 30’s he was a Golden Gloves Boxer. His first business was a bar in Buffalo NY; he borrowed $5000 from his brother to buy it. When he moved to Rochester, he was looking for a business opportunity and noticed there weren’t many pizzerias. So he opened one of three that he owned. He told me that he was building his pizza empire for his son. When his son graduated from college, he went to work for his dad (Ozzie) I believe on Goodman St., but it was short lived. His son ended up being allergic to flour dust. Slowly Ozzie sold the pizza businesses but kept the buildings. Park Ave was the last Ozzie’s Pizza. I could not thank Ozzie and the Proietti Family enough for helping to shape my character. They showed me the true meaning of honesty, hard work and family that I wouldn’t have had in my childhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-23730635292063850472011-08-22T09:31:31.289-04:002011-08-22T09:31:31.289-04:00Generally, your grandmother always makes the best ...Generally, your grandmother always makes the best food. Thanks for sharing those memories.Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280665603124117834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778156593001251884.post-7656845252104661582011-08-21T01:04:27.087-04:002011-08-21T01:04:27.087-04:00Greetings:
Are you still doing pizza research?
Th...Greetings:<br /><br />Are you still doing pizza research?<br />There was Ozzie's Pizza on Park Ave., corner of Berkeley...across the street from what is now CVS and a bank.<br />In 1960 we were 13 yrs. old and Ozzie's was the place to go, possibly as we [our bunch of friends/school mates] could walk there. [I used to live on Park Ave. by the alphabet streets. The most distant person was dropped off by his mother and nobody laughed at him.]<br /><br />The very best pizza in town, however, was made in my Sicilian grandmother's kitchen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com