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Dave McGinn - National Post "The Maitre’D of the Imperial Room for nearly three decades, Jannetta hobnobbed with many of the world’s most famous actors, singers, performers and Politian’s who frequented the room when it was one of Canada’s Best-known night clubs. Those encounters are lovingly recalled in his new memoir, King of the Maitre’d’s My Life Among the Stars."
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Bio
Louis Anthony Jannetta was born to parents Concetta and Francesco Jannetta on March 29th, 1928 in Roccamandolfi, Italy. At the tender age of one his father left for Canada and Louis lived with his Mother and sister, grandparents, two aunts … Continue reading
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