By Robert Wirsing

After more than three decades of serving traditional Italian fare an iconic Bronx restaurant has closed its doors. Saturday, August 27 marked the final day for Rino's Italian Restaurant, but it was just like any other day for the well-known East Tremont Avenue eatery. Many customers patronized Rino's on Friday, August 26 to dine with family and friends and wish the restaurant's staff well.

Popular Italian music and laughter filled the air. This same day, Fr. Robert Dunn, Jeanne Jugan Residence chaplain, celebrated his birthday at the restaurant with his family and blessed the staff. Rino's co-owners Gaspar D'Rendi and Carmine Fardella, grew up in the restaurant business which served as the catalyst for their careers.

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