Having grown up in Holbrook since 1975, it’s clear that this community has played a huge role in shaping who Rick Ammirati is today. His roots run deep in the area, with his mom still living in the same house on Glenmere Way. Over the years, he’s witnessed firsthand how Holbrook has transformed and evolved. After graduating from Sachem High School in 1982, Rick attended Suffolk Community College before managing Friendly Drugs pharmacy from 1985 to 1995. In 1995, he took ownership of the pharmacy and ran it successfully until 2017, all while building strong and lasting connections with the community.
In 2019, Rick launched Prince Public Relations & Productions, where he also introduced Happenings Magazines for Holbrook, Holtsville, and Ronkonkoma. Through this publication, he has continued to serve and give back to the community he’s always loved. Since 2000, he has been the President of the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce, working tirelessly to help local businesses grow. He also serves as Vice President of the MacArthur Business Alliance and President of the Ronkonkoma LeTip Chapter.
In 2020, Rick co-founded Spheres of Influence, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to further contribute to the well-being of the community. Living in Port Jeff Station since 1998, he’s also been a co-host on Live From Studio 6B on Real America’s Voice Network for the past 5 years. Holbrook will always be home to Rick, and he is deeply grateful for the opportunity to give back to a community that has given so much to him.
About Rick Ammirati
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Pharmacy 1985-2018, Public Relations & Marketing 2019-present
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Give as much as you can of your time & talent to help your community
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Continuing to develop & lead the Holbrook Business Community
Rick Ammirati & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Karver’s, Irish Times, Joe’s Pizza, Carlos Pizza, Holbrook Diner & Mamma Lombardi’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
50 yrs.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Kevin Guilfoyle my VP of the chamber for over 25 yrs.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Coste Insurance Agency
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The incredibly great people who live & work here
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
President Donald Trump, to have a president to president lunch & show him how important our town is to the fabric of our country. Mamma Lombardi’s for a nice fancy Italian sit-down meal with white glove service.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Purple Rain, Live From Studio 6 B
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy cooking
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The current support & cooperation the chamber receives from our elected officials.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Wife Louann
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Mom, Love & Destiny
