Frank Susi - A Nice Man!

The Celtics of the 50's and 60's were a dynasty and today's New England Patriots are also considered a dynasty. Being considered a dynasty means that you and your team are superb. You are always on top of your game. But sadly many dynasties come to an end.

I recently got somber news about the future closing of the Abruzzese Meat Market on 94 Salem Street in Boston's North End. Mr. Frank Susi has provided the finest choices of meats for almost as many years as the New England Patriots have been in existence. He has serviced hundreds of thousands of customers with a smile. He has strived to sell the finest quality meats from as little as the two sausages that a young girl recently purchased to the hundreds of pounds he sells to the local eating establishments.

Other than being a professional butcher, a dying breed, Mr. Susi is also a fine man, one that the Bible would label as "the salt of the earth." His life has been devoted to serving people and serving them with a smile. Mr. Susi's other passion is the love of soccer and he follows the Italians League with devotion. He was in seventh heaven the last time Italy won the World Cup and he could be found celebrating with his Abruzzese amicos on Hanover Street.

The closing of the Abruzzese Meat Market is going to leave a void in a markedly changed North End (it's not my father's North End) and an empty pit in the stomach of all of his customers who were also his friends.

If you are in the area in the next few weeks, take a moment to stop in and wish Frank the best as he is forced to retire.

Frank Susi, Grazie, e tante belle cose !