Growing Up In The Butcher Shop

About the Book

The DeFranco business started in 1926 by Philip and Teodora DeFranco.  At that time the business was an Italian grocery store and butcher shop.  After their retirement in 1976 they gave the business to their son Martin DeFranco who moved the shop from Roseto toWest Bangor Road,Bangor,PAwhere the business is today.  In 1989, Joseph took over the family business and continues to compliment the fine quality of meat which his family once sold.  Today Joe has made the company grow into a seven day a week business with catering services available anytime.

 At J. DeFranco and Daughters we specialize in Italian Cuisine, but also offer a variety of other menu selections.  We offer butler service, buffet style, country style service and we also will simply deliver your selections and set up your event.  All of our orders are custom and will be served or delivered anyway our customers prefer.  We have catered events as small as a romantic dinner for two and as large as weddings with as many as 250 guests and more.  No job is too big or small.

Along with your catering needs; DeFranco and Daughters Catering makes our own gourmet sausage. Fresh Cut Meats, Imported and Domestic Cheeses, and Take-out Orders are available to you. Like to cook like an Italian? Our Cucina has all the Italian products you need to cook-up your favorite recipe, authentic Italian Style.

Upon your request we also design Italian Gift Baskets creatively Designed by Principessa Sirena. We would be delighted to customize a menu with your personal touches.  Please allow us to make your occasions memorable. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

About the Author

Biography I was born on July 29th, 1956 on the Sunday of The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I was christened the name Joseph Carmen DeFranco, which is the reason my middle name is Carmen. My father, Martin, is the son of Philip & Teodora ( DelGrosso) DeFranco. My Mother, Rosario, was born in Roseto Valforte, Italy. She is the daughter of Giuseppe & Clementina (De Avella) D’Avanzo I grew up in a Butcher Shop. The front of the house was the store and we lived in the back. So I have been always involved with food. I attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School and graduated from Pius X High School in Roseto. I attended East Stroudsburg University for a period of time and decided it wasn’t for me. I chose to work in various blouse mills in the community. By 1989 I was influenced by my Grandmother, Teodora, to own and operate a catering business and have been doing this ever since and now operate with my wife Joelene.