Oct. 18, 2025 ~ Anthony Rugiero, Jr. grew up in Dearborn and began working at his family’s restaurant at age 8 as a dishwasher. In 1964, his mom and dad founded Roman Village Cucina Italiana in Dearborn, and since 2008 he’s been the president and CEO of the four Antonio’s Cucina Italiana Restaurants. He is the founder of The Rugiero Promise Foundation and its signature fundraising event, The Rugiero Casino Royale.