Robert R. Dattilo a fourth-generation family member of this Italian family who uses memos, photos, family folklore and tales handed down through generations to tell the story of his family’s hard work, perseverance, and dedication to principles that follow rules of law. The story follows the family’s rise to the levels of success to attain the American dream and find the street paved of gold many immigrants that come to this country seek. Being a lifelong resident of the streets and neighborhoods, he writes in the novel the firsthand knowledge of the dark streets, street lighted corners, and alleys where the many nefarious characters of the novel engaged in their dealings.
He has spent a lifetime on the research needed and since retiring from a successful career in this family’s business has had the time to document it into a novel of unparalleled intrigue. Dattilo has studied twentieth-century American history and holds a BA in history, an MLS of American history and a PhD in natural medicine from Kingdom College. Dattilo has worked to raise money for Deborah Hospital, the Red Cross, the Linden Boxing Association and its youth programs, and received a citation of bravery for his heroic work in rescuing survivors at the World Trade Center.
Since retiring he spends his time living at the Jersey Shore and in Florida with his lifelong female partner and his daughter and has begun his second novel of international spies and espionage.
A Street Paved of Gold: An Italian Epic 