Rudy Malnati, Jr., founder of Pizano's Pizza, dies

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rudy Malnati, Jr., founder of Pizano's Pizza, has died after he lost his battle with cancer on Christmas Eve, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

In addition to founding Pizanos, Malnati was also the director of the Chicago Air and Water Show. His wife Annette Malnati told the Sun-Times that the show "is his legacy."
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Malnati's father started the family pizza dynasty after working at Pizzeria Uno, known for creating deep dish pies. Pizano's is also known for thin crust pizza.
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His half brother founded Lou Malnati's. Rudy Malnati was 65 year old.

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