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A Family Tradition
Vito’s is named after the grandfather of owner Jim DeCamp Jr. The story began in
1910 when Vito Gramaglia immigrated to the United States from Italy at the age of
18. He settled in Cincinnati, where he met his wife, Antoinette. It was there that
they bore their nine children. They had five daughters and four sons. After his
wife’s death in 1932, Vito was left to raise the children alone. He worked as a
machinist at the Eastern Machinery Co. where he retired after 25 years.
Vito’s is named after the grandfather of owner Jim DeCamp Jr. The story began in
1910 when Vito Gramaglia immigrated to the United States from Italy at the age of
18. He settled in Cincinnati, where he met his wife, Antoinette. It was there that
they bore their nine children. They had five daughters and four sons. After his
wife’s death in 1932, Vito was left to raise the children alone. He worked as a
machinist at the Eastern Machinery Co. where he retired after 25 years.
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Vito Gramaglia was well known for his charitable efforts to
help the poor in his hometown of Modungno, Italy. He
returned to his homeland in 1948 where he was appalled to
find many residents poverty stricken and hungry, and the
orphanage overcrowded and rundown. Vito gave all the
extra clothing he had with him and all the money he was
carrying to the people – he then returned home and founded
the Benevolent Club.
For the next 20 years, Vito sponsored an annual dance and
hosted other activities to raise money for the orphanages
and the St. Vincent de Paul home for the aged and the poor
in Modugno. In 1958, Vito’s efforts came to the attention of
the Italian government and he was awarded the Gold Star of
Italy – the highest honor Italy offers.
After retirement, Vito went on to a second career with sons
Vincent and Pasquale in a chain of Pasquale’s Pizza
restaurants. Vito’s daughter Cecilia and her husband Jim
DeCamp Sr. moved their family to Indianapolis to help with
the opening of Pasquale’s stores around the city. They
owned and operated the Pasquale’s on Troy Avenue and
eventually opened a store in Greenwood for their two oldest
sons, Rich and Jim Jr., to run. Rich went on to pursue other
endeavors. Jim DeCamp Jr. ran the Greenwood store for
many years and, in the late 80’s opened three more
Pasquale’s around town.
help the poor in his hometown of Modungno, Italy. He
returned to his homeland in 1948 where he was appalled to
find many residents poverty stricken and hungry, and the
orphanage overcrowded and rundown. Vito gave all the
extra clothing he had with him and all the money he was
carrying to the people – he then returned home and founded
the Benevolent Club.
For the next 20 years, Vito sponsored an annual dance and
hosted other activities to raise money for the orphanages
and the St. Vincent de Paul home for the aged and the poor
in Modugno. In 1958, Vito’s efforts came to the attention of
the Italian government and he was awarded the Gold Star of
Italy – the highest honor Italy offers.
After retirement, Vito went on to a second career with sons
Vincent and Pasquale in a chain of Pasquale’s Pizza
restaurants. Vito’s daughter Cecilia and her husband Jim
DeCamp Sr. moved their family to Indianapolis to help with
the opening of Pasquale’s stores around the city. They
owned and operated the Pasquale’s on Troy Avenue and
eventually opened a store in Greenwood for their two oldest
sons, Rich and Jim Jr., to run. Rich went on to pursue other
endeavors. Jim DeCamp Jr. ran the Greenwood store for
many years and, in the late 80’s opened three more
Pasquale’s around town.
In 1992, Jim opened Vito Provolone’s where a Pasquale’s
had previously been. The first few years were tough. Jim
believed that with time, people who appreciated the friendly
service and great food would get the word out and things
would work out. Well, they certainly have because they have
not only been in business for 17 years, they opened a
second Vito’s in the heart of the city. Jim is quick to thank
early loyal customers who continue to make weekly visits to
the restaurant.
“We have a solid customer base – people that come in two
and three times a week. It is because of them that we have
made it through the years,” Jim said. He now entrusts his
daughter to handle the day-to-day operations.
At Vito's we pride ourselves on the basic philosophy of
provenance. To us this means authenticity, assurance and
rigorous attention to obtain the finest quality ingredients at
source. This dedication ensures that every time you visit us,
you experience the true essence of Italian life. Its food, its
wine, its culture and importantly the passion of the people.
Vito’s has become a tradition to many families. Stop in
sometime and make it your family’s tradition.
had previously been. The first few years were tough. Jim
believed that with time, people who appreciated the friendly
service and great food would get the word out and things
would work out. Well, they certainly have because they have
not only been in business for 17 years, they opened a
second Vito’s in the heart of the city. Jim is quick to thank
early loyal customers who continue to make weekly visits to
the restaurant.
“We have a solid customer base – people that come in two
and three times a week. It is because of them that we have
made it through the years,” Jim said. He now entrusts his
daughter to handle the day-to-day operations.
At Vito's we pride ourselves on the basic philosophy of
provenance. To us this means authenticity, assurance and
rigorous attention to obtain the finest quality ingredients at
source. This dedication ensures that every time you visit us,
you experience the true essence of Italian life. Its food, its
wine, its culture and importantly the passion of the people.
Vito’s has become a tradition to many families. Stop in
sometime and make it your family’s tradition.
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