For Vito DeCandia, pizza is more than just a business — it’s a calling. Born into a family of pizzaiolos, Vito’s roots in the industry stretch back to the 1960s when his uncle opened a pizzeria in New York. His father, fresh from Italy, soon joined the family business, solidifying a legacy that Vito was destined to carry forward.
But running a pizzeria wasn’t always the plan. “I didn’t originally come out here to open a pizzeria,” Vito admits. “This business, no matter what it is, always, always brings you back.” He opened Angel City Pizza in 2023.
When wildfires tore through Los Angeles, Vito knew exactly what he had to do. “I lost my mom to a fire. So anytime something like that happens, that’s right where my mind goes first.” Within a day, he joined forces with Slice Out Hunger and provided pizza and community for those who needed it most.