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Staten Island's 'Classic Pizza' Brand Is Ending After 36 Years
A beloved pizza brand is ending after 36 years in business.
It's called "Classic Pizza," and the restaurant chain was located in Staten Island, NY.
For a time, the brand was growing with four other restaurants, but now it's coming to an end as the family moves on.
According to SiLive, the owners are the "creators of a stellar 'Pizza Rustica' and the last stewards of the 'Classic Pizza' brand," which was well-known in Staten Island.
The brand was a Rocchio family legacy that spanned two generations, the site reported. The original owners were Pat and Patricia Rocchio.
The Staten Island restaurant on Richmond Road is closing on Father's Day weekend, bringing an end to the family's "pizza legacy," the news site reported.
According to SiLive, at its height, the Classic Pizza brand was growing, as it "was part of a small local empire, with four locations run by fellow family members."
On June 16, the pizza restaurant will switch ownership and will be called Pizza Mia, SiLive reported.
"Classic Pizza was established in 1989. It is family-operated and has been doing great things for its neighborhood. We offer a variety of different pizzas and go above and beyond to satisfy our customers," the restaurant's website says. The restaurant was being run by Brandon Rocchio, who is stepping aside due to health concerns, according to SiLive.
"Step into a world where every slice tells a story, where each bite is a journey through the flavors of Italy. At Classic Pizza, we've perfected the art of crafting pizzas that stand the test of time," the restaurant's website promises.
"Classic pizza is by far the best pizza on Staten Island! I come all the way from New Jersey to bring home three pies every weekend," a customer testimonial reads on the Island's 'Classic Pizza' Brand Is Ending After 36 Years first appeared on Men's Journal on May 31, 2025
