FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO):  James Todoran's dream of being the co-owner of Coney Island has finally become a reality. According to our partners in news at 21 Alive, Kathy Choka, owner of “Fort Wayne's Famous” Coney Island, announced Monday that at the beginning of November, James Todoran became a partner in her family-owned restaurant.

He was hired at the restaurant back in 1986 as a dishwasher. He worked his way up to General Manger and now co-owner.