1954... After learning the trade of my grandfather, Giovanni and earning his diploma in Rome, my father, Omero, mother, Adelma, and my 5 older brothers, left Italy to find a new life in the United States. With the help of his cousin, my father landed here in Rochester to search for a place to apply his skill. He found the Hickey Freeman Co. As fate would have it, he was hired as a tailor.

1974... My big brother, Angelo was hired by Hickey Freeman as a salesman, and a couple years later persuaded me to join him. I was fortunate enough to be hired, and during my 12 years there, I learned clothing fitting, construction, and execution - It was great! But I knew I could do better.

1988... I went to work in a local custom tailor shop, where under the tutelage of my boss, Pete, I learned to sell clothes. For 4 years, I studied diligently and applied what I was learning. Again I got restless.

1990...I took a position with a luxury, Italian clothing retailer. Here I learned a lot about the attitude that came with fine Italian clothing.

2003... My son, Matthew was in college and working in a designer clothing store. He came to me with the thought of working alongside me. Then and there I knew it was time to go into business for myself.

2004... A goal of taking clients to levels no clothing retailer has ever gone to before was formed; Omero's was born!