Ralph Pisapia, who was cutting meat in his Paterson family store when he was 13 years old, later had two grocery stores in Hewitt. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Remembering businessman Ralph Pisapia For many years after Ralph Pisapia and his wife Gladys (Card) Pisapia opened their first “Ideal Food Center” store next door... Columns 14 Apr 2026 | 03:06