A Family Business Closes

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Aug 10, 2012 12:00 am

To the Editor:

The Bicycle Goodie Shop Inc has served the community for nearly 20 years. The Villafano family has decided to retire from the aforementioned service.

The Bicycle Goodie Shop Inc was opened by the Villafano family in 1993 and incorporated in 1996. Many loyal customers know â since 1993 â the Villafano family, as well as their business, has undergone many changes. Some of those changes have come with great joy, while others came with great challenge. What is known to all is that time is irreplaceable.

As we (the Villafanos) enter our second half-century of life, it is important that we invest our time properly. Parents age, grandchildren are born, and decisions must be made. The decision concerning the proper investment of time is one we are all presented with, and for us the decision is simple: On Saturday, August 25, post 5 pm, the doors of the Bicycle Goodie Shop Inc will close indefinitely. We would be remiss to say we go about this closure lightheartedly. We are happy for the customer support garnered over time, and wish all our customers happy cycling for years to come.

Sincerely,

Joe, Linda, Geno, Theresa, Celeste and Bella Villafano

71 Stony Hill Road, BethelÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â August 6, 2012

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