Carmine closed up shop last year after deciding to retire. In a Facebook post, he wrote:
“After 35 years of serving pizza in the great neighborhood of Greenpoint, I have decided that it is finally time to retire. I thank every person who ever walked into Carmine’s Original Pizza for your business, your conversation and your friendship. I will remember and miss you all. Each day was truly a pleasure because of you!”
I’ve lived a few doors down from Carmine’s for the last 4 years. He always sat outside and warmly greeted me and my dog (he was especially a fan of Winston!) I’ve never met a more kind, hardworking man. We were all sorry to see Carmine’s close. My late night special pasta meals will be missed.
I work for carmine for 15 years, he taught me a lot of things ,and kept me out of trouble.
I love the guy like my father. He will truly be missed .
Some of my best memories were going to Carmine’s with Richie and talking with Carmine. He had such a kind, generous & loving soul it was an honor & privilege to know him and love him. Carmine will NEVER be forgotten