Founder of Balistreri’s restaurant passes away at age 81

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) — Beloved founder of Balistreri’s Italian American Ristorante has passed away at age 81.

It was announced on Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn Facebook page Friday, Oct. 10. in a statement from family and staff.

Jim Balistreri founded Balistreri’s Caradaro Club Restaurant, later renamed Balisteri’s Italian American Ristorante back in 1971…

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