NYC Honorary Street Names

Triffoglio

Joseph Triffoglio Way (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Monroe Avenue
Honoree: Joseph Triffoglio (d. 1968) was an entrepreneur and community leader on Staten Island. He was a licensed barber, funeral director and a partner in a construction company. He assisted many immigrants in the area to get housing and jobs. He and his wife opened their home to help people with a place to live while they were seeking employment in the area. He helped immigrants obtain mortgages, medical benefits and even taught English to help people from other countries advance. He was also a major contributor to theannual Feast of San Donato, heading the committee that was responsible for preparations for the celebration. (Rose)
LL:2022/54


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