For over a century, residents of Ellwood City have gone to locally owned and operated Loccisano’s for any and all of their grocery based needs. People have come miles to fill suitcases and coolers full with the meat they sell. However, this week, the business that has lived in this town since 1916 announced its upcoming closure. The grocery store will close after business on Sunday, August 16, 2020. The store will reopen as Dave’s Hometown Shop ‘n Save on Monday, August 17, 2020 under new local ownership.
In a statement made available Wednesday, Loccisano’s personnel wrote:
“On Sunday, August 16th,2020 the Loccisano family will have to say goodbye to a legacy born in 1916. As a family, we cannot express our gratitude for our employees and community support enough. Through the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, the smiles and the tears; Ellwood City and surrounding communities have been our platform for success. Without you (our loyal employees and customers) our dreams of owning and operating an independent family grocery store would never have come true.
As we approach the final days as Loccisano’s we want to thank you all for the many years of patronage. It has been an honor to serve this city and the surrounding areas. We also can’t forget those of you who traveled from out of town and state and packed your suitcases and coolers with our meat, that in itself humbles us beyond words.
Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough for the many years of outpouring encouragement and support. It’s been a pleasure and we will never forget our faithful customer or employees throughout the years.”
Replacing the store will be “Dave’s Hometown Shop n Save”. The final date to use Loccisano’s gift cards as well as gas cards/points will be August 16.
OMG. Where am I going to get my meats now? Best chicken in the tri-state area.
We will certainly miss this store. The best meat your money can buy. Staff has always been friendly kind and courteous. Best of luck to the wonderful Loccissani family and their employees.
We will certainly miss this wonderful family store and their awesome employees.They have always been kind helpful and courteous. Not to mention their beautiful nest counter. Best your money can buy.
Please tell me Dave is going to purchase from the same meat suppliers!! I drove from New Castle to buy their meat. Wonderful employees their too!
Best of luck to our nephews and nieces. Richard and Ginger would be proud of the decisions you’ve made. ♥️♥️
From what I understand the meat department will remain the same!
My folks Bill and Marion Frazier always shopped there and I still remember the bear one of the Loccassinos shot strung up.out front !Mom also bought all our Christmas trees from them !! Great family and best to them all , Ellwood was lucky to have you !! Marsha Frazier Farrell
Any idea where i can get a Loccasano’s T shirt for a relative who has shopped here all his life