Little Italy in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis
Little Italy Legends
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 6, 2016
1. Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis Marker
To a store in San Diego's Little Italy, Vincent DePhilippis (1903 - 1957) and Madeleine Manfredi (1904 -1993) brought their version of the American Dream.
Vincent was born in New York and raised in Naples, Italy. Madeleine was born and raised in Nimes, France. They both came to America for a better life where they met and fell in love in 1922 and later married in 1925. Cooking for friends and family together was a passion they shared, everywhere from the Bronx, New York to West Chester, Pennsylvania. Always in the food business, Vincent was a pasta maker, chef and entrepreneur. In 1948, they finally settled in San Diego, California and opened Cash & Carry Italian Foods, a labor of love. Their strong work ethic, values, and generosity helped shape the budding Italian-American community. With the help of seven children and Madeleine's infectious laugh, the small business grew to Filippi's Pizza Grotto, the success story we all know today. Their children Roberto, Gina, Mary, Vincent, Alfred, Richard and William followed in their parents footsteps and grew the family business. Today the tradition continues with their grand and great grandchildren.
On this day, November 1, 2011, we honor our Father and Mother, Grandpa and Grandma. This is a story of love, hard work, and strong family life, two traditions carried
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Erected 2011 by Little Italy - San Diego - Legends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 2011.
Location. 32° 43.423′ N, 117° 10.098′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Little Italy. It is on India Street north of West Date Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1747 India Street, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Italy Landmark Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Frankie Laine (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (within shouting distance of this marker); Piazza della Famiglia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose & Salvatore Sal Cresci (about 300 feet away); Pietro & Cristina Busalacchi (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 5, 2016
2. Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis Marker - Wide View
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 5, 2016
3. Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 5, 2016
4. Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 5, 2016
5. Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2025, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
