ABC 7 NYBENSONHURST, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Bari Pork Store, a staple of Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood since 1969, has been a beloved destination for food and goods straight from Italy.
But now, the specialty store is closing for good, after its aging storefront weathered so many storms.
"Twenty-eight years I've been coming here. This is like a family," said customer Peter Melendez.
It is a piece of Italy that stole a piece of everyone's heart. Customers came in looking for the perfect cut of meat -- but it is emotions that are now raw upon learning that Tony Turrigiano and George Firrantello are closing up shop.
"I loved what I do. And he loves what he does. That's why he's still working," Firrantello said.
"Let's put it this way -- I've been on the line for quite a few years and you figu
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