Steve Perillo

Steve Perillo (born September 29, 1955)[1]is the president and owner of Perillo Tours, having taken over from his father,[2] Mario Perillo, "Mr. Italy", and represents the 3rd generation of the 75-year-old family business. He is sometimes referred to as "Mr. Italy, Jr." as a reference to his father's famous nickname.[3][4]

Following in his father's footsteps of direct pitch TV ads for travel, his well known commercials have been parodied by Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live.[5]

In addition to running his travel business, he is also a published composer of classical music[6]

References
  1. "Bio search results for Steve Perillo". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/northernhighlands/business/ah-italia-saddle-rivers-steve-perillo-perfects-family-tour-business/698455/
  3. "When It Comes to Travel, Steve Perillo is a Tour de Force". New Jersey Monthly. January 12, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. https://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/helm-steve-perillo
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbwlC2B-BIg
  6. "Perillo Symphonic Poems – Classics Today". Retrieved July 27, 2020.


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