Rocco Travaglino Corner (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:The northwest corner of Crosby Avenue and Middletown Road.
Honoree: Rocco Travaglino (1934-1995) was born in Naples. He came to the U.S. in 1955 and in 1958 began working in the DiSimini Grocery Store at 2959 Middletown Road. In 1975 he bought the store from his aunt. He became a well known and respected businessman. He knew many customers personally, was helpful to the elderly, and extended credit to those in need.
LL:1995/84