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Our family grocery store - circa 1975

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Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by John Tomasso » Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:35 pm

Found this picture of Uncle Vito manning the deli counter. How many products can you name?

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And no, those aren't the fake, wax cheeses displayed in today's stores - my father was a big believer in inventory, and plenty of it. That's a lot of $$ worth of Auricchio right there.
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Re: Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by Cynthia Wenslow » Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:39 pm

Great photo, John!

I was just having an e-mail discusison with someone about my love for old photos, no matter whether they are my family or someone else's. And vernacular photos rule.
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Re: Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by Stuart Yaniger » Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:10 pm

I see where you get your looks. :D
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Re: Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by Ian Sutton » Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:16 pm

There must have been a lovely aroma in there (I pity any guide dogs going in though!). My sort of shop!
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Re: Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by Maria Samms » Mon Mar 05, 2007 3:23 pm

Great photo John! What yr was it taken? I wish I could name at least one item...LOL! It looks like the Celentano's we used to have by us when I was young. That's where my Mom would buy fresh ravioli. I remember is always smelled like stinky cheese...LOL!

btw, my Dad's name is Vito... :)
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Re: Our family grocery store - circa 1975

by Mike Filigenzi » Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:04 pm

Man, I wish we had that store here in Sacto. :(


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