I’m a native New Yorker born and raised in Brooklyn. I currently reside in the city alongside my wife and our extended family. My parents were first-generation Italian-Americans with two children, my sister and I. We both overcame cultural bias because of our Italian-American background. My sister had a long career in finance and advertising, while I had 50-plus years as an educator.

As an educator, I had many different jobs within the school system. I initially taught middle school as an English teacher and later became an administrator. After completing my doctoral program, I was offered a position as a college professor for both undergraduate and graduate studies. This allowed me to teach and, after many years, become the Chair of the Education Department.

One of my lifelong infatuations has been with the guitar. I watched The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 60s. I observed the crowd's reaction, which made me fall in love with music. From then on, I picked up the guitar and still play. Within the last few years, I had the opportunity to perform in front of live audiences and experienced a musical connection akin to what The Beatles felt.

Now, I’m retired with an abundance of newfound freedom. With this, I’ve devoted my time to writing, reading, and learning, leading to my commitment to learning and preserving my Italian heritage. I’ve written and published several articles for various Italian-American associations and publications. I also engage in speaking events with my local organizations to discuss my book, Sometimes One Cannoli Isn’t Enough, and my legacy.