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| Born | Italy |
| Died | May 2, 1990 Gloucester County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian-American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children | 4 |
Armand Ceritano was an Italian-American businessman. Born in Italy, he moved to the U.S. at age 17 and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he began working in construction. He eventually started his own bricklaying business and in the 1970s, he entered the wine business. He became known for his Ceritano Wines advertisements which were frequently featured on television in the Philadelphia-area. In 1976, he became the owner of the Philadelphia Hilton Inn; however, within a few years, he had to declare for bankruptcy and lost the hotel and his business.
Early life
Career
Later life and death
References
- Knox, Andrea (July 24, 1977). "The wine man tries to charm the wolves". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 1, 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- Gutwein-Guenther, Alan (October 1, 1990). "Ceritano's life recalled with a 'moment of joy'". Courier-Post. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- Byrd, Jerry W. (May 6, 1990). "A. Ceritano, 58, builder and opera enthusiast". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com.