Elio Eligio Todaro peacefully departed earthly existence to enter eternal rest, where a perpetual light shall shine upon him, on January12, 2013, at his home in Harvey, La. He was 63. Elio is a native of Alia, Sicily. He emigrated to the United States in 1962 and made New Orleans his home. In 1987, Elio and the Todaro family opened Vieux Carre Wine and Spirits on Chartres Street. The store continues in that same location today, operated by his brothers. In 1993, Elio ventured out on his...
Elio Eligio Todaro peacefully departed earthly existence to enter eternal rest, where a perpetual light shall shine upon him, on January12, 2013, at his home in Harvey, La. He was 63. Elio is a native of Alia, Sicily. He emigrated to the United States in 1962 and made New Orleans his home. In 1987, Elio and the Todaro family opened Vieux Carre Wine and Spirits on Chartres Street. The store continues in that same location today, operated by his brothers. In 1993, Elio ventured out on his...