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Heart attack kills Philly cheesesteak stand owner
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The owner of a landmark south Philadelphia cheesesteak stand who once told customers to order in English has died. Joey Vento was 71.
Geno's Steaks manager Joseph Perno says his uncle had a massive heart attack and died Tuesday evening.
Perno says family members have just gotten out of the hospital and won't be making any immediate statements.
Vento and Geno's grabbed headlines in June 2006 for two small signs posted at the shop stating, "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH.'"
Vento said he posted the signs because of concerns over the debate on immigration reform and the increasing number of people who couldn't order in English.
Heart attack kills Philly cheesesteak stand owner
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The owner of a landmark south Philadelphia cheesesteak stand who once told customers to order in English has died. Joey Vento was 71.
Geno's Steaks manager Joseph Perno says his uncle had a massive heart attack and died Tuesday evening.
Perno says family members have just gotten out of the hospital and won't be making any immediate statements.
Vento and Geno's grabbed headlines in June 2006 for two small signs posted at the shop stating, "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH.'"
Vento said he posted the signs because of concerns over the debate on immigration reform and the increasing number of people who couldn't order in English.
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