Farewell Sweet Papa – RIP

 


Jorge Mario Bergoglio

aka POPE FRANCIS

“PAPA FRANCISCO”


Monday, April 21, 2025 … It’s a sad day for 100 of Millions of People all over the World, especially those of The Catholic and Christian Faith, and even for many who are not Christians. Pope Francis, Papa Francisco millions of Latin peoples was beam of Wonderful Light for the people of The World. He was always smiling, and that warm, beautiful smile of his was pure joy for all those who saw it.

Being in the restaurant business in New York for many years, I saw, met, and conversed with many celebrities over the years, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Richard Gere, Tony Bennett, Mickey Mantle, and so many more. I’m not going to try and sound to cool for school, that it didn’t matter, or that it wasn’t exciting to meet so many celebrities, like many New Yorkers pretend that it isn’t a thrill at all. “It is,” and I’ve enjoyed meeting and chatting with them. 

I never saw (in person), or met Pope Francis. No, I’m sure he never would have wanted to be called a Celebrity. He was a modest man, but without question, he was. A celebrity. According to Websters Dictionary, a Celebrity is – a famous or celebrated person, someone who is famous. And Pope Francis certainly was. I never saw or met Papa Franciso. I would have loved to. The man was warm, caring of others, sweet, and wonderful, and he made the World feel good. He was The Pope who was closer to people, more so than any Pope who ver lived. No other Pontiff came close to Pope Francis (Mario Bertoglio) of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I’m not very religious at all, but I am a believer and I do love people who are, warm, wonderful, caring people. People like Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis. From the moment he was was elected Pope, Mario Bergoglio has been a shining light to millions. We felt his warmth simply by seeing a picture of him in a newspaper or magazine, seeing his warm smile, and witnessing his affection for children, and all of the people of the World. Pope Francis brought hope, understanding, and happiness to his many millions of followers, and we (myself & millions) will surely miss this beautiful man, who served his faithful so well, and should be a model for all Pope’s who follow in his footsteps. And we wonder what kind of a man, and leader of The Catholic Church, the next Pope will be. Papa Francisco is going to be a hard act to follow. We all loved him so very much, and we will miss him. Rest in Eternal Peace dear Jorge (aka Pope Francis), We Love You, and as you often asked “We Pray For You,” may God Bless You Always.





Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Bar Cichetti – America First Ever Venetian Wine Bar aka Bacaro – Created by author Daniel Bellino Zwicke in New York City

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BAR CICHETTI

The FIRST EVER Venetian Wine Bar in America

Created by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Chef / Wine Director / Managing Partner


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Author Daniel Bellino-Zwicke on INSTAGRAM

Some of Daniel’s Old Photos of BAR CICHETTI Shows Daniel

with GOOD FRIENDS ; Matt Dillon, John Lurie, Frankie Rayder,

Raoul Marti, and …



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Frankie Rayder

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

with Victoria Secrets Model Frankie Rayder

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Recipes From My Sicilian Nonna

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Daniel with Friends Raoul Marti and Matt Dillon

at Bar Cichetti 1999

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Daniel and Family

THE BELLINO ‘S

Uncle Tony, Cousin Tony Aunt Fran, Daniel, Debbie, Aunt Wanda,

Aunt Hellen, and cousins .. BAR CICHETTI 1998



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MICHAEL STIPE & REM Band MEMBERS

At BAR CICHETTI 

1998

GREENWICH VILLAGE NEW YORK

NOT Losing Their Religion

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke and Cameron Diaz

at Bar Cichetti

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Marisa Tomei was a Regular along with Friends Fischer Stevens

and Rosie Perez , Severio Guerra, John Lurie, Ed Harris, and Debbie Mazur



 

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Ed HARRIS was Seen Eating at BAR CICHETTI

during the Filming of POLLOCK



 

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The 1st time ED HARRIS ate at BARICHETTI

When he was fisnished with his dinner and leaving the restaurant, Ed came over to me thank me and said that he really enjoyed the meal.

“Thanks Ed”

 

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ROSIE PEREZ Spotted at BAR CICHETTI

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SUNDAY SAUCE

by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Chef Daniel Bellino Zwicke and  friends Debi Mazur & Sevario Guerra

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Daniel Bellino Zwicke in Instagram

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MARISA TOMEI and ROBERT DOWNEY JR.

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FRANKIE RAYDER / SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

 

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ANNABELLA SCIORRA

FISCHER STEVENS

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Marisa Tomei and Fischer Stevens



BESTSELLING ITALIAN COOKBOOK Author

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

CHEF – WINE DIRECTOR & CREATOR of BAR CICHETTI

“AMERICA’S 1st EVER VENETIAN WINE BAR”