Frank Gazella Jr., 27
Owner/Operator of The Pieroguys Pierogies LLC
Where did you grow up? Carbondale, Pennsylvania
Do you have any siblings? Yes, 2 sisters Leiann and Lori! I am in the middle!
How would your best friend describe you? Very high energy, faithful, motivated, fun to be around and an all around good guy!
What’s your favorite childhood memory? Going to the Lake on the Fourth of July with my family!
What qualities do you look for in a mate? Faithful, great personality, healthy, sense of humor and sarcasm, motivated, goal oriented, spontaneous!
What was the proudest/happiest moment in your life? The first day I opened for business The Pieroguys had one order and I knew that was a good sign for things to come!
Describe what you do for a living. Well my main Occupation in running my business that I started in Lawrence, KS in 2007 Pieroguys Pierogies! I manufacture and distribute pierogies. Handmade, local, made with organic ingredients potato and cheese dumplings. On the side I work at The Phoenix Jazz Club as a bar back and door guy. Also, I model for Talent Unlimited!
How would you describe your style? Laid back, go with the flow with major go getter mixed in!
What do you do for fun? I like everything! Mainly, I like workout, travel, and I am up for anything! Spending time with good friends or a loved one is always fun no matter what you are doing!
Who is your celebrity crush? Don’t have one really… T.V. doesn’t do it for me.
What’s your favorite food? Toss up between Italian or anything Asian!
What kind of music do you like? Everything but Country is my favorite!
Where do you hang out in Kansas City? The Phoenix Jazz Club is my number one spot!
What’s your favorite drink? Boulevard Wheat on the beer side and Cranberry Vodka on the liquor.
Are you a night owl or a morning person? Both! I just love life and being able to enjoy my time awake!
Tell us about a recent trip you took. I recently went back home to Northeastern, Pennsylvania on a business/family visit trip! I hosted a beer and pierogie dinner and got to spend great quality time with the fam!
Name a unique trait/talent that people might not know about you. I like to write poetry and songs.
Do you have any pets? A male Yorkie named Charlie! My best friend!
What are three luxuries you can’t live without? T.V., a lot of living space, and possibly a cell phone. I am a very simple man!
What makes you laugh? Too much! I have a very comical mind!
Name your most recent impulse purchase. A trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
What’s your favorite physical feature (on yourself)? O man, prob my upper body. I work hard on it along with everything else!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Running my business Pieroguys Pierogies and continuing to run towards my goal of being the #1 Pierogie Company in the U.S.
What is your life motto (or favorite quote)? Be happy because you have to live with it!
Finish this sentence: My first kiss was… At a very young age. I have some experience under my belt;-)
If you could have one person with you on a deserted island, who would it be and why?
My significant other because the two of us would be the strongest team to try to survive together! Love conquers all and helps you through all situations.
photo: Paul Versluis