Benefit to be held for co-owner of Pete’s Legacy Diner

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A benefit will be held for a co-owner of Pete’s Legacy Diner on Saturday to support him and his family during difficult times.

If you have been to Pete’s Legacy Diner in Vestal, you’ll recognize the familiar face of John Metritikas.

Metritikas, a husband and father of two children, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held on October 19 at the Elks Lodge, located at 619 North Nanticoke Avenue in Endicott.

Tickets to the dinner are $15 per person. There will be a 50/50 and raffles as well.

To purchase, visit Pete’s Legacy Diner at 2305 Vestal Road. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (607)239-6021.

If you cannot attend the event, donations can be made at Pete’s Legacy Diner.

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