With his extensive connections in the restaurant industry and monthly local cameo appearances across Long island, Joseph got created a go fund me page where he started with a goal of humble sum of $1,000. Within days people donated money and the amount grew swell to $30,000. The plan was simple take the money, support local restaurants and get takeout and feed the front line workers. He appreciated the hundreds of donations but working with Vincent’s Clam bar in Carle Place New York, and Villa Maria in East Rockaway New York were his favorite; they always gave more sometimes a $1,000 check would be $500 or less.
But this veteran actor didn’t want just sandwiches in a bag and anyone who knows him knows “Go big or go home” is a phrase he lives by. What sets Mr. Ganiscoli aside was his determination to not only get EMTS, hospital staff, fire houses, and police stations, the meals they deserved; but hot meals. Everything from Chicken dishes, Veal Milanese, to rice, and pasta was served and delivered 2-3 times a day; 6 days a week. He started at 6am and sometimes wouldn’t come home until the evening but always had a smile on his face
Joseph is currently back to golfing and enjoying life in his seaside town of East Rockaway, New York. When asked what will he do if there is a second wave is answer was “I’ll pack the car up and do what I have to”.
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