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Joey Vento dead at 71
The Philadelphia Inquirer ^
| 8/23/2011
| Morgan Zalot and Robert Moran
Posted on 08/23/2011 7:43:24 PM PDT by Freedom_Fighter_2001
South Philly legend Joey Vento, who opened Geno's Steaks at 9th and Passyunk in 1966, died today of a massive heart attack. Vento was 71.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cheesesteak; joeyvento; philly; vento
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To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
Apaprently lived to a ripe age eating cheesesteaks.
I’ll take that as good news.
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
I hope St. Peter is hungry for a cheese steak.
I also hope they don’t change things there at Gino’s because I have never been there but would like to one day.
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posted on
08/23/2011 7:49:25 PM PDT
by
lormand
(A Government who robs Peter to pay Paul, will always have the support of Paul)
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
I remember hearing his ads on the radio criticizing illegal immigration. They were refreshing.
To: Senator Goldwater
My sentiments exactly. Having eaten many of his cheesesteaks ... wit.
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posted on
08/23/2011 7:51:13 PM PDT
by
doc1019
(You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.)
To: ElectronVolt
I think he was a true patriot, who worked hard and loved his land of opportunity.
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
“I think he was a true patriot, who worked hard and loved his land of opportunity.”
I went there once and they made it more than clear as to what they thought of this fine gentleman (and it wasn’t pretty)...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumia_Abu-Jamal
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posted on
08/23/2011 7:53:17 PM PDT
by
BobL
(PLEASE READ: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2657811/posts)
To: lormand
Being from Philly area I can confirm that Joey was an awesome dude. He was an unabashed conservative who delighted in sticking his thumb in the eye of liberal silliness.
To: lormand
I also hope they don’t change things there at Gino’s because I have never been there but would like to one day. His family has run the shop for years, nothing will change ... he planned ahead.
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posted on
08/23/2011 7:55:27 PM PDT
by
doc1019
(You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.)
To: doc1019
RIP sir Joseph. Cheesesteaks in Heaven just got an upgrade. Sorry Maxine Waters-—God doesn’t wish to travel to hell where no cheesesteaks of quality are found.
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:06:37 PM PDT
by
tflabo
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To: BobL
Yeah, he was a huge suppporter of Maureen Faulkner, and keeping the memory of her slain husband alive.
It's a damn shame that the scumbag outlived Joey. :(
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:07:07 PM PDT
by
OddLane
(If Lionel Hutz and Guy Smiley had a lovechild together, his name would be "Mitt Romney." -KAJ)
To: tflabo
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:13:48 PM PDT
by
doc1019
(You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.)
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
Aw, man. Wasn’t he the one who was interviewed on the Travel Channel, wearing a heavy gold chain, who really loved his job and came in early in the morning? RIP Joey ...
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:21:49 PM PDT
by
Fast Moving Angel
(If he has nothing to hide, why is he spending so much $$$ hiding it?)
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
Sorry to hear. Hard working guy.
Plug for the best if you're in the area though.
John's Roast Pork
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:30:12 PM PDT
by
The Good Doctor
(Democracy is the only system where you can vote for a tax that you can avoid the obligation to pay.)
To: Fast Moving Angel
Travel Channel is having the “Steak Show” on right now, featuring the Geno’s vs. Pat’s steaks segment.
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
R. I. P. Joey.
BTW, was it at his place that “Jean-Francois Kerree” tried to order Swiss cheese on his cheesesteak?
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:40:53 PM PDT
by
rfp1234
To: Senator Goldwater
I love those cheesesteaks. RIP.
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:40:59 PM PDT
by
Wiggins
To: rfp1234
BTW, was it at his place that “Jean-Francois Kerree” tried to order Swiss cheese on his cheesesteak? Kerry tried to do it at Pat's ...
BTW: Might you have some Grey Poupon ???
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:51:52 PM PDT
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
How to Order a Philly Cheesesteak:
When ordering a cheesesteak, the idea is to let the cashier know a.) that you would like a cheesesteak, b.) what type of cheese you want, and c.) whether or not you want fried onions. And you have to be as concise as possible while doing so.
Locals have become so adept at this practice that they basically have it down to three words: saying “one wiz with” to the person behind the counter means that you would like one cheesesteak [denoted by the “one”] with Cheeze Wiz as your choice of cheese [denoted by the “wiz”] and with fried onions [denoted by the “with”].
Similarly, saying “one provolone without” would secure you a single cheesesteak [one] made with provolone cheese [provolone] and without fried onions [without].
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posted on
08/23/2011 8:58:17 PM PDT
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: Freedom_Fighter_2001
Joe Vento was more than just a cheese-steak slinger. More than just a Philadelphia fixture. He was an American patriot and a man who didn't bow to political correctness.
We need a million more just like him. Instead, he's a dying breed.
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posted on
08/23/2011 9:13:41 PM PDT
by
Antoninus
(Nothing that offends God can possibly be a legitimate right.)
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