July 13, 2024 ~ Patrick Rugiero grew up in Dearborn, Michigan and began working at his family's restaurant at age 10 as a dish washer, box folder, and bus boy. He earned a bachelor's degree in business and psychology from the University of Michigan. In 1964, his parents, Antonio Sr. and Enrica aka "Mamma Rita," founded Roman Village Cucina Italiana in Dearborn, Michigan. Since 1980, he's been the executive director of Roman Village Restaurant Group, including four Antonio's Cucina Italiana restaurants. Since 2018, he's been the board chair of Life Directions.