We had the good fortune of connecting with Frank Scuderi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Frank, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
Lead by example, is what I like to say. They seen me get knocked down by life and they saw me get right back up. They seen me and continue to see me go after what i want in life. Never giving up. So I would say The most important thing i have done that impacts my children life is…… To go after what you want, no matter what people say or do. To say focused on your goals while getting knocked around by life. If you want something bad enough and you are willing to put the hard work in. Enduring all the storms and stay focused you will reach your goals. I made it on a TV show twice (Worst Cooks In America), starting my YouTube Channel working hard to get it noticed (Cooking With Frankie Meatball), & Now my newest adventure that I’m in the beginning stages of setting up my own Catering Business. While still being there to raise them.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I work for Philadelphia Water Ice Factory. I grew up in the inter city. I was raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania lived in a row home. I always had low self esteem growing up because people always had more than me. Until i started working at Nifty Fifty’s. That’s where i met Gregg Ciarrocchi & Lynn Mckeown. They believed in me and by doing that it helped me to believe in myself some. It wasn’t Until i met God that I fully believed in myself. I always wanted to live in New Jersey in a nice house. Well that’s where I am to day. I’m so excited that i got to give my kids a better life than i had as a kid. Just like what my father did for me and my sister. I am where i am from working hard and not letting the storms of life hold me down. Whether it be at work or in my personal life. Nothing ever comes easy you got to work at it and every time you get knocked down you just got to keep getting up. What i Want my family and the world to know…. You can do anything you want to do. If you can dream it you can do it. You have to be willing to walk threw the rain and mud. Keep getting up when you get knocked down. all the while keep your eyes on your goals and keep them in your heart. Threw is all believe in yourself and your goals and dream even if no-one else does. Just Keep moving forward!!!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First I would take him Out to breakfast at Mr.Bill’s/Richman’s Ice Cream. They have the best breakfast sausage. Since that is half way to Atlantic City, we would head there for the rest of the day. Going to all the casino’s and clubs. Also they have a nice beach there too. For dinner down there i would take him to Ruth Chris Steak House. That’s one of My favorite steak houses. The next day i would take him out to breakfast at my favorite diner’s for breakfast then after that we would go bike riding at the Cooper River Park. It’s so beautiful there. Head back to my house for some lunch. The to my favorite place for a few beers Dr. Brewlittles. Then right to dinner to the Jug handle Inn for the best Buffalo Wings he will ever have. We probably would finish the night there because its a great place to hang and drink. Sleep in the next day. Then take him to Philly for some cheese steaks good pizza and the best hoagies he will ever eat. take him all over the city. Show him where all the philly teams play then straight down center city. take him to all the historical sites. which there are many in Philadelphia. Then from there head to China town and then the heart of the city. with all the stores. From there take him to the art museum steps where Sylvester Stallone ran up filming Rocky and where his statue is. After eating all the pizza, Cheese Steaks, Hoagies, Chinese Food, & Italian Ice we would be full. The next day I’ll drive him up to New York City to see the sites. All the sites New York has to offer. We Will stay the night eat at the finest restaurants. Then the next day drive to brooklyn to have some of the best pizza he will ever eat. take him to Little Italy in New York. To finish it off go to a few of night clubs in New york City. then the next day drive back to New Jersey and do a all day and night fishing trip. For the last night, I would make a nice party for him with all the guys we grew up with ton hang out and send him back home.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
As far as people well at First would have to be the late Gregg Ciarrocchi & Lynn Mckeown after them i met my wife. So it would be Janeen Scuderi (my wife) and kids Joshua, Kayla, & Vincenzo. Then Rob Kaleck also all my friends that believe in me and never betrayed me.

I would like to give my father some credit (Frank Scuderi Sr.)for giving me the tools and love I needed in life to be successful. To my Mother (Barbara Scuderi) for always listening to me when I needed someone to talk to. The love of parents has a big impact on their children’s life and how it turns out. Without God none of this would be possible, all things are possible with God.

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