1959

Joseph and Philomena Santucci open the first Santucci’s Pizza in their home on “O” Street in the Juniata Park section of Northeast Philadelphia

1959-1993

A square pizza, with sauce placed on top of fresh mozzarella cheese, was unconventional and became a beloved Philadelphia staple

1993

Their daughter, Teresa Santucci, along with her husband Gene open their first location on Cottman Avenue in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia

1996

Teresa and Gene open their second location on Tyson Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia

2015

Teresa and Gene’s son, Nicky, joins the family business and relocates the Tyson Avenue store to Warminster PA

2019

Teresa Santucci adds “Philomena” to her business name to honor her mother for Santucci’s 60th anniversary!

2020

Philomena’s Homemade Sauces launch into 140 retail stores throughout PA & NJ

2021

Nicky opens a third location in Hatfield PA and plans further expansion throughout the Philadelphia suburbs