I had the unique opportunity to be interviewed for a documentary about Roseto Pennsylvania and its historical significance related to heart disease research. My great grandfather, Nicola Rosato, was the founder of Roseto in 1887. The documentary was produced by...
We were so lucky to have Uncle Joe in our lives for so many years. Sadly he passed away yesterday at the age of 87. Joe was the younger brother of Julia Stampone’s father, Bill. Joe was an icon in the Philadelphia legal community. He began his career at White and...
It’s rare in life that you meet someone who changes everything. Someone who fills your heart with joy and gives you a reason to live. Someone you can’t stop thinking about because just the thought brings a smile to your face. Your wife, your husband, your children,...
Over the years I have heard my grandfather reminisce about his youth on innumerous occasions and no matter the theme of his story; whether it be tragedy or triumph, they always end the same way; with a good laugh. The common thread found in these recounted tales that...
“Time certainly changes the complexion of things very quickly – – it seems but a few months ago that Billy was only a little boy in knee-pants when I made some of my first visits to Philadelphia. He is grown up now; his development has been fast; he has grown...
It seems like only yesterday, my first legal employer was giving me two weeks notice from his executive suite on the 7th Floor of Two Penn Center. Tony Baloney, aside from being a high level executive and department head in the Rizzo Administration, was also a very...
