Tommy DeVito Makes Peace with Pizzeria, Plans Future Charity Event
Tommy DeVito is a stand-up guy! A day after the Giants quarterback and his agent Sean Stellato found themselves embroiled in a controversy over a canceled autograph appearance at Coniglio’s…
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 17: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants carries the ball during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saint at Caesars Superdome on December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Tommy DeVito is a stand-up guy!
A day after the Giants quarterback and his agent Sean Stellato found themselves embroiled in a controversy over a canceled autograph appearance at Coniglio's Old Fashioned Pizzeria and Restaurant, DeVito paid a visit to the Morristown eatery for free on Tuesday afternoon.
On Sunday night it was reported by Darren Rovell that Stellato doubled the appearance fee at the resturant from $10,000 to $20,000 following the Giants Monday night victory over the Green Bay Packers on December 11. DeVito was to sign autographs on Tuesday December 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30. But when the appearance fee went up, the event was canceled.
According to NorthJersey.com, the two sides have made up.
"We broke bread together," owner Nino Coniglio said. "They contacted me and said they were mortified by the whole situation. These are stand up guys. Gentlemen."
DeVito was seen eating pizza and making soda with Coniglio.
According to the same report, DeVito agreed to do a charity appearance where he will sign 100 autographs and Coniglio will sell 100 cutlet sandwiches. A date for the charity event is to be determined.
Bubbakoo's Burritos
DeVito is a busy man. Not only did he make a surprise appearance at Coniglio's, he made a scheduled appearance at Bubbakoo's Burrito's in Livingston. A quarter of the proceeds went to support the Team LeGrand Foundation.
Throngs of fans came out in support of the event, with many leaving with an autograph and photo op with the Giants rookie sensation.
