'Gentleman Joe' wins Fat Tuesday paczki-eating contest at Ansonia Armory

'Gentleman Joe' Menchetti of Cheshire wins the five-minute competition after downing 10 paczkis. 

Ansonia Aldermanic President Josh Shuart takes second place after gobbling six and a half of the traditional extra-plump filled donuts.

Mayor David S. Cassetti congratulates Shuart on his second place win.

Board of Education member Sharon Voroschak chows down paczki number one.

Voroschak, the only female participant, is interviewed by media after the competition.

Read correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story in the Valley Independent Sentinel here.