Full name: Joseph Anthony Troilo Jr.
Nickname: Tony
Age: 45
Hobby: Volunteer fireman (since mid-1960s)
I’m most proud of: My family
Favorite childhood memory: Family vacations at the beach
Biggest regret: Trauma I put everyone through when I had my accident
Favorite book: “Gone With the Wind”
Favorite movie: “Sound of Music”
Favorite television shows: “The Commish,” “Lassie”
Favorite actor, actress: Richard Pryor, Barbra Streisand
Favorite athlete: Sam Huff
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite politician: Pope John Paul II
Favorite food: Soup, any kind; Italian food
Are you a morning or a night person? Night
My friends like me because: I’m genuine
My goals in life are: To be happy and successful but not at the expense of others
A perfect evening for me is: Being with my wife and family
Nobody knows that I: Have no sense of smell
Smartest thing I’ve ever done: Married Pat
Best advice your parents gave you: Be yourself and respect others and love God
You’re advice to children: Respect others and yourself and stay in school
You’re most humbling experience: My accident
The great thing about tire dealers today is: They can be as successful as they want to be
You’re advice to a tire dealer just starting out: Be open-minded and open to explore new avenues
