The Ilio DiPaolo Museum

About us

est. 1965 blasdell, nY

Wed – Sun Dining

Flight Night every Wednesday

BORN 1926

Introdacqua, Abruzzo, Italy

HALL OF FAME

National Wrestling, Pro Wrestling, Canadian

1965

Restaurant founded in Blasdell, NY

NYS HISTORIC REGISTRY

Recognized landmark

THE ILIO DIPAOLO MUSEUM

A tribute in his hometown

Location: Ilio’s Hometown of Abruzzo, Italy

Curated by: Panfilia Colangelo and Massimo Tardio. Both are DiPaolo family members still residing in Italy.


Located in Ilio’s hometown of Abruzzo, Italy, the museum is curated by DiPaolo family members still residing in Italy, Panfilia Colangelo and Massimo Tardio. They preserve Ilio’s story and legacy in the community where it began.

museum gallery

What’s featured inside