NYC deli to sell new ‘hero’ sandwich to raise funds for family of slain Officer Jonathan Diller
NY Post
You can call this a real hero sandwich.
A landmark Queens deli is raising funds for the family of slain NYPD cop Jonathan Diller by peddling “The NYPD” sandwich in the fallen hero’s honor.
Mario’s Meat Market and Gourmet Deli in Middle Village said each sale of the hoagie — chicken cutlet, prosciutto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula drizzled with balsamic glaze — will mean a $5 donation for widow Stephanie Diller and the couple’s 1-year-old son, Ryan.
“Officer Diller’s murder gave me the chills,” deli owner Joe DiGangi told The Post on Sunday. “It hit me. I have two young boys. I couldn’t imagine not being at their hockey game.”
The deli is set to announce the sandwich Monday at 10 a.m. at its location at 75-55 Metropolitan Ave., with city Councilman Robert Holden and DiGangi holding a press conference.
“I was at Officer Diller’s funeral. I was in tears,” Holden (D-Queens) said Sunday. “Joe DiGangi is doing a good thing. He cares about the neighborhood. He appreciates the cops and the sacrifices families make.
