"I remember growing up in Little Italy in the early 1960's with my brothers, Pete and Joe Monaldi. We would have a gig in Pasadena Maryland at the Lake Shore Democratic Club. Parties back then were from 9 pm to 1 am and they would ask my dad, '"Can the boys play an extra hour?" We would, and by the time we packed up the instruments and headed for home, the restaurants would still be open. We would go into DeNittis and order from Mr. Blase an extra-large pizza with extra cheese. Then we would walk across the street to our house, unload the station wagon, and just enjoy that pie. Mom would wake up, come downstairs, and ask, "How was the dance?" We would talk and eat pizza until 4 in the morning. Parking in the neighborhood was no problem when you got home that late."