In the summer of 1949 Mrs. Paparazo and her three sons started the Pottsville Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria in the area. It’s first location was in the basement of their residence at 441 Prospect St. In 1953 expanding business made it possible to move to 530 N. Centre St. which gave move convenience to their customers. In July of 1962 the new location at 800 S Centre had its Grand Opening making it even more convenient for their customers, operating both locations 530 N Centre St. and 800 S Centre St. until 2002 when the 530 N Centre St location was sold to a former employee. March of 2012 the company lost Lou Paparazo. Pottsville Pizzeria is currently owned and managed by Todd Paparazo and longtime employee of 38 years Scott Kline.