Bethpage, NY – A 30-year-old man has been charged with the murders of his parents inside the family’s delicatessen. Vito Dambrosio is accused of killing his mother, Angela Pulisciano, 62, and father, Antonio Dambrosio, 70, at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza.
The incident occurred early Thursday morning during a confrontation at the deli located on Hicksville Road. Police responded to reports of a man with blood on his hands who was standing in the parking lot of the establishment.
Officers discovered both victims behind the counter, each having sustained stab wounds to the throat. Dambrosio allegedly initiated the confrontation with his mother before turning the weapon on his father.
At the time of the incident, Dambrosio was estranged from his family after a domestic dispute with a sibling, who had secured an order of protection against him in November. Witnesses described the tragic scene, recalling that Dambrosio appeared calm while exiting the deli, despite the blood on his clothing.
Law enforcement officials stated that Dambrosio slapped a worker’s backside at a nearby coffee shop shortly before the stabbing. The victims had operated the deli in the community for over 30 years.
During a press conference, Nassau Det. Lt. George Darienzo explained that police arrested Dambrosio outside the deli before entering the premises to discover the victims. Mourning locals have gathered outside the deli to honor the couple, known for their generosity and commitment to the community.
Dambrosio was taken to a local hospital and later arraigned on two counts of murder via a virtual court proceeding. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to honor the memory of the victims, highlighting their dedication to the community and the relationships they built over decades of service in their family business.