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After 88 years, a new generation of the DeLorenzo family is carrying on a local pizza tradition in Hamilton

Source: NJ.com Statewide · Aug 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

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Tyler DeLorenzo at the reopened DeLorenzo family pizza restaurant on Sloan Avenue in Hamilton, New Jersey

The DeLorenzo family's pizza legacy in Hamilton has reached a new milestone as fourth-generation restaurateur Tyler DeLorenzo reopens the family's historic Sloan Avenue location under a fresh name.

What began nearly nine decades ago continues to evolve while honoring the traditions that made the restaurant a local fixture.

The reopening marks another chapter in a multi-generational family business that has remained central to Hamilton's dining scene, blending heritage with contemporary restaurant operations.

Key points

  • Fourth-generation restaurateur Tyler DeLorenzo is leading the family pizza business into its next phase
  • The DeLorenzo family has operated their pizza restaurant for 88 years in Hamilton
  • The historic Sloan Avenue location has reopened under a new name while maintaining family traditions
  • The reopening represents continuity of a multi-generational New Jersey restaurant legacy

FAQ

Who is taking over the DeLorenzo pizza business?
Tyler DeLorenzo, a fourth-generation family member, has reopened the family's longtime Sloan Avenue location in Hamilton. He is continuing the DeLorenzo family's pizza tradition that has spanned nearly nine decades.
What makes this pizza restaurant historically significant?
The DeLorenzo family has been operating their pizza restaurant for 88 years, making it a long-standing local fixture in Hamilton. The business represents a multi-generational family operation that has remained an important part of the community's dining culture.
Has the restaurant changed locations or names?
The reopening maintains the same Sloan Avenue location in Hamilton where the family has operated for decades, though it is now operating under a new name as Tyler DeLorenzo takes the helm.

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