John Riccitello’s Restaurant to close after 61 years in Schenectady - The Daily Gazette

SCHENECTADY - John Riccitello’s Restaurant, a staple in Schenectady for 61 years will close later this month. Owners husband and wife Lewis (Lou) and Donna Riccitello are preparing to retire, and will close the locally famous bar and restaurant the last Sunday of January. “We’ve had a lot of g