THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 6, 1995 TAG: 9509020157
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 65 lines
Nick Anoia needed something to keep his grass cut. His choices - to buy a riding lawn mower or a horse.
``But I grew up on a riding lawn mower at our house in Alanton . . . ,'' said the rural Virginia Beach resident and jack of all trades.
``So I bought the horse. And, she's doing the job right now. She's earning her keep.''
Anoia moved to the Beach when his father opened a barber shop at Pembroke. Now he's a partner in two barber shops and in a parking lot, owner of a pizza restaurant on the Boardwalk, president of a construction company and vice president of a water sports business.
``I like to stay busy,'' Anoia said.
Full name: Nicholas Frank Anoia.
Hometown: Norfolk.
What brought you to the Beach? My father's opening Pembroke Mall Barber Shop in 1966.
Birthdate: Feb. 16, 1958.
Occupation: Owner Nick's Pizza at 13th Street and the Boardwalk, president of Restoration Specialists Inc., vice president of Rudee Inlet Watersports Inc., partner in Pembroke Mall and Haygood barbershops and partner in Beach Parking 21st Street lot.
Nickname: Nick.
Marital status: Dating the most beautiful person in the world.
Children: Not yet.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Getting one.
Last smart thing you did: Listened to my father's advice.
Last dumb thing you did: Not always listening to my father's advice.
Favorite meal: My mother's chicken cutlets.
Favorite movies: ``Hunt for Red October,'' ``Highlander.''
Favorite song: ``Jammin' by Bob Marley.
Last book read: ``The Magic Eye'' by N.E. Thing.
Hobbies: My businesses.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Take more time off.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Nothing. She's perfect.
Secret vice: Cookies and ice cream.
Favorite restaurant: My own mom's and dad's kitchen.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner and a movie with my sweetheart.
Favorite TV shows: ``Mr. Ed,'' ``Mash.''
Favorite sport: Jet skiing, horseback riding.
Last vacation: Denver, Colo.
Pets: An Arabian horse, Snickers, and two Pungo great Labs, Buttercup and Goliath.
Worst job: Acid washing swimming pools.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My ability to maintain a positive attitude during the most difficult circumstances.
What would you like as your epitaph? This is the only stone I have left unturned. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by MORT FRYMAN
by CNB