Vona’s Over the Years

of all the celebrations Vona's played a part in over the years — birthdays, graduations, first dates, wedding proposals, retirement parties, and more, it evokes a lot of warm feelings and a strong desire to continue to serve our customers and the community."

Though Tom and Mary are long gone from running the establishment, the family Vona continues to carry on the tradition of serving the finest food in Central New York where Mary's authentic recipes continue to satisfy. It is these dishes that keep people coming back and has made Vona's a culinary landmark for homemade Italian fare in Oswego and beyond.

“As exciting as my previous career has been, I'm looking forward to continuing the legacy my family has created in Oswego," Occhino, the younger, said. "We're proud to carry on the family tradition and uphold what my grandparents always wanted Vona's to be — 'A Nice Place to Visit.'”

Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli have co-authored two books – “Striking Silver: The Untold Story of America’s Forgotten Hockey Team” and “BOYCOTT: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.” Also, they currently write a monthly column for USA HOCKEY Magazine – “In the Corners.”