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by Dan Whelan
06 Feb 2018 13:37
Forum: History: USA California
Topic: De Falco's-San Diego Area-1959
Replies: 5
Views: 12238

Re: De Falco's-San Diego Area-1959

In addition to the stores listed, DeFalco's also had stores in Escondido, (Broadway?), Spring Valley, (Jamacha & Sweetwater), Pacific Beach, (Vons), and Mission Valley Bon Vivant, (West of Mission Center and way ahead of it's time). Founder Louie DeFalco had passed away in the early 60's. Firm w...
by Dan Whelan
08 Jul 2013 12:54
Forum: History: USA California
Topic: Food Basket (Division of Lucky Stores)-San Diego Area-1959
Replies: 6
Views: 14296

Re: Food Basket (Division of Lucky Stores)-San Diego Area-19

As far as I know, Food Basket was started by Gerry Awes in San Diego about 1951. He had about 10 stores and when he merged with Luckyin 1959, (I think), (who at the time had about 60 stores), Gerry became the CEO and brought as many of his people who would move with him to San Leandro and Buena Park...