He grew up in West New York , New Jersey .
Fonzi was born Gaetano Fonzi to Leonora and Gaetano Fonzi , a barber , in Philadelphia on October 10 , 1935 ; he later shortened his first name .
Fonzi grew up in West New York , New Jersey .
Fonzi was born Gaetano Fonzi to Leonora and Gaetano Fonzi , a barber , in Philadelphia on October 10 , 1935 ; he later shortened his first name .