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The Fejzuloski Boys, left to right: Petie, Dominick, Pete (The Boss Man), Jimmy
All in the Family : Paisans Celebrates 39 Years Paisans is an Italian word for friends, but to Luigi Fejzuloski, it also means family. After coming to America and starting his corner store front pizzeria in Cicero, Illinois in 1985, he dreamt that one day, his family would share his passion and join him in the business. His dream came true when Luigi’s son, Pete joined him in 1985, one month after
he started the business with the desire to follow in his father’s humble footsteps. Thanks to Pete and Luigi’s ambition, business flourished and the Cicero restaurant moved across the street. The additional larger space allowed them to increase sales, which enabled them to grow. True to their roots, they continued to See Paisans, page 22
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