Joe Bartolotta Passes Away at Age 60

Milwaukee's infamous Joe Bartolotta, "Passed away peacefully in his sleep with a smile on his face last night at the age of 60," according to a Bartolotta's press release on Tuesday, April 23rd.

As President of the Bartolotta Restaurants, Joe left a lasting impression on the state of Milwaukee's fine dining landscape, and will be sorely missed. "Joe is beloved by the Milwaukee community for his hospitality, heart, generosity and love of all."

The Bartolotta Restaurants is the premier restaurant group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin co-owned by brothers Joe and Paul Bartolotta. Joe is the president of the company and Paul is a two-time James Beard Foundation award-winning chef. Their first restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta, opened in 1993 and today the group operates 15 restaurants and catering facilities including six fine dining establishments, two upscale casual concepts, two upscale food courts, a pizzeria, and four exclusive catering facilities. In addition, the company has an operating agreement with three quick-casual restaurants in the Milwaukee airport.  More information can be found at www.bartolottas.com.