Dolton IL 1979 edited home video showing Villa Nova restaurant owner Peter Cavallini's 100th and bits of Dolton, along with a surprise visit from "President Jimmy Carter"--actually an actor and Dolton police as "secret service." Film via the John Verbeek collection
Also note that "President Jimmy Carter" in the film is an actor and the "secret service" are Dolton policeman--had me fooled.
tthscarl 3 years ago
So Peter Cavallini was born in 1879. That is amazing. I'm assuming there was some connection with the Chuck Cavallini restaurant in Midlothian.
stevezur 3 years ago
Steve: We're getting the film to the Cavallini family, so will see. Chuck opened an ice cream place in Midlothian around the 1930's, which evolved into the famous restaurant. My guess is they were brothers.
tthscarl 3 years ago