A Moment Of Silence Please

Joey Vento, owner of Genos, has died

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joey Vento, the owner of a landmark south Philadelphia cheesesteak stand who told customers to order in English, has died at age 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. He said family members had just gotten out of the hospital and wouldn’t be making any immediate statements.

Rest in Peace, Good Sir.

categories People, Swill Food and Grog | | datetime August 24, 2011 3:21 pm

4 Responses to “A Moment Of Silence Please”

  1. Rob says:
    August 24, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Not a big fan of cheesesteak but sorry to see him pass.

  2. Gunslinger says:
    August 24, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Sad to see such a local icon go.

    Rest in Peace.

  3. nightfly says:
    August 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I hope he doesn’t mind a little non-English: requiescat in pace.

  4. Dr Alice says:
    August 24, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    ::sob:: I love cheesesteaks and I spent many happy years eating them in Philadelphia when I was in college and medical school. RIP, sir.

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