We came from a large second generation Italian family. Our grandparents, Felice & Louisa, came from a small town outside of Naples and immigrated to America like hundreds of thousands in search of a better life. Felice had many skills, a brilliant mind, an aptitude for learning, and a desire to combine the two. However, his passion, his craft was that of a master baker and master pizziola. Today, the tradition and art for of making authentic Napoletana pizza is held sacred in and around the Campania region of Italy and throughout Naples. Felice and Louisa then created nine beautiful people who in turn created many, many beautiful people. As our Italian American families grew, we continued the traditions and wishes of our grandparents and were united as family. We cooked and ate meals together several times a week. We all lived in close proximity of each other.