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Staten Island Restaurant Owner Shot Dead

2008_07_frescas.jpgThe body of John Fresca, who owned Fresca's on the Bay in Tottenville on Staten Island, was found after midnight, near the restaurant. He had been shot multiple times; workers had heard gunshots, but didn't see the shooter. Per 1010 WINS, "This isn't the first time someone tried to harm Fresca at his restaurant. In 2005, four men shot at and beat Fresca, leaving him with broken bones and a head injury," apparently because Fresca was in a relationship with the estranged wife of one of the attackers. Fresca also owned the property near the restaurant, which "includes a marina, a boat sales office, and bait and tackle shop." Police were canvassing the neighborhood for more witnesses.

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  • NannyState

    The Calamari there used to be excellent. Lately? Not so good.

  • bornbrednewyorker

    Anyone ever notice that Jen has a fascination with all things Staten Island?

  • JenChungsBaby

    Not enough garlic in the fra diavolo? That would piss me off too, though not enough to kill the guy.

  • increble_plum

    The article of John Fresca, was after midnight, posted without editing.

  • breaknight

    Hmmm...I wonder what happened here?

  • increble_plum

    "The body of John Fresca, who owned Fresca's on the Bay in Tottenville on Staten Island, was after midnight, near the restaurant."

    Only Jen Chung can leave words out so effectively!

  • ziggyziggy

    the chick in the pink tshirt is hot

  • dbc

    The body of John Fresca, who owned Fresca's on the Bay in Tottenville on Staten Island, was after midnight, near the restaurant.

    Please fix.

  • Deca

    Cue the Godfather music.

  • BlackieJones

    Owned?

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