1994
Yes, Buddy Valastro's father, Buddy Valastro Sr., battled lung cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2017 and passed away in 2020. Buddy Valastro has spoken publicly about the impact of his father's illness and their close relationship.
It was named after it's founder, Carlo Guastaffero, who opened it in 1910. In 1964, the bakery was acquired by Bartolo Valastro Sr, buddy's father.
Buddy is not only used on Cake Boss, but it is also used in everyday living. His real name is Bartolo, and he is named after his father. They don't use his real name because when Buddy's father came to the U.S. a long time ago, the American children couldn't pronounce the name with the accent and Buddy Sr. thought it was wrong, so he told them to call him Buddy and the name stuck. I hope I answered your question.
1953
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