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Tony's Deli Way

Linda Zabors

Tony’s Deli, since 1978 has been a family owned handmade and imported Italian foodstuffs. The Delmazio family emigrated from Italy; their sicilian meatball sub has been featured in Midwest Living magazine.


Honorary Tony’s Deli Way

North Northwest Highway, from North Oiiphant Avenue to North Overhill Avenue

 

Approved: May 2018

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Edison Park

Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs
6708 Northwest Highway


Santa Fara di Cinisi

Linda Zabors

In 1934 Italian immigrants to Chicago started a social organization after the patron saint ot their town of origin, Cinisi, Italy. The Santa Fara society expanded to chapters in New York and Detroit.


Honorary Via Santa Fara di Cinisi

North Oleander Street, between W. Addison and W. Waveland

 

Approved: October 2020

Ward: 38
Alderman: Sposato
Neighborhood: Dunning


Near
Society Santa Fara di Cinisi
7524 W. Addison Street


Source

Facebook

Carmie Shoes Way

Linda Zabors

Carmen Delaurentis, known as “Carmie Shoes” was a lifelong resident of Chicago’s Little Italy, Taylor Street neighborhood and the Our Lady of Pompeii congregation. He was a member of the Chicago Truck Drivers Union (CTDU) and Teamsters Union. In 1997 the Gazette awarded him the Donald C. Piemonte Man of the Year Award for Community Service.

Veteran: Army, WWII


 Honorary Carmie Shoes Way

Aberdeen from vernon Park Place to Polk Street

Approved: February 2018

Ward: 25
Alderman: Solis
Neighborhood: Little Italy

b. August 1, 1924
d. September 19, 2016, age 92.

 

Antonio Pasin Way

Linda Zabors

Antonio Pasin was the inventor of the American classic little red wagon childrens toy known as the Radio Flyer. Antonio had emigrated from Italy in 1914 and by 1917 had setup his own design shop in Chicago. His first wagons were made from wood; by 1933 he was building his wagons from steel and promoted and sold them at the 1933-34 World Fair in Chicago. He named his wagon after the two popular inventions of the day - radios and airplanes; hence, Radio Flyer.

YouTube playlist: Antonio Pasin. Honorary Chicago


Honorary Antonio Pasin Way

 

West Fullerton and Grand Avenues between Natchez Avenue and Normandy Avenue

Approved: September 2019

Ward: 29
Alderman: Taliaferro
Neighborhood: Montclare

b. 1897. Bessano, Italy
d. 1990 Age 93. River Forest, IL

Near
Radio Steel and Manufacturing Co. Headquarters


Source

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1990-07-08-9002250622-story.html

John Novi Way

Linda Zabors

John Novi founded Cosmat Insurance in 1964 after arriving in Chicago from Italy in 1958. Cosmat offers small business and healthcare insurance. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the community.

Alumni
State Teachers College, Salerno, Italy.


Honorary John Novi Way

 

West Belmont Avenue between Central Park Avenue and Lawndale Avenue

Approved: 2019

Ward: 30
Alderman: Reboyas
Neighborhood: Old Irving Park

d. June 6, 2018. Age 83
Glenview, IL

Near
Office of Cosmat Insurance Agency, Inc.
3601 W. Belmont