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Dave Perkins - Toronto Star "Anyone with a good sense of Toronto’s history remembers Louis Jannetta, for nearly 50 years the Maitre’D at the Royal York’s Imperial Room. He tells many stories about the rich, famous and powerful in his book King of the Maitre’d’s."
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Louis Jannetta ‘s story is how a young Italian immigrant overcomes a poverty-stricken childhood to rub shoulders with Kings, Prime Ministers, Sports Celebrities and Movie Stars. As a youngster in Italy, life was hard but happy with fond memories of … Continue reading
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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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Welcome to the official website of Louis Jannetta! Since the release of my book King of the Maitre’D’s, My Life Among the Stars, I have had the pleasure of speaking with many people who have enjoyed reading about my experiences and … Continue reading
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