Conshohocken Italian Bakery, a beloved fixture in eastern Montgomery County, will close its doors later this month after 51 years in business, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Known for its iconic rolls and tomato pies, the bakery has been a staple for generations of families and businesses. Tina Gambone, daughter of cofounder Domenico Gambone, confirmed the closure, with the final day likely set for Oct. 27.
The bakery, founded in 1973 by Domenico Gambone and Frank “Whitey” Manze, employs 38 people, including family members. Domenico, now 85, still works at the bakery alongside his son, Michael. In an Instagram post, the Gambone family cited “personal reasons” for the closure, with Tina explaining that the focus is now on her family. “We’ve had a great run,” she said, “but it’s time to move on.”
Customers and wholesale clients, including corner delis, sandwich shops, and pizzerias, have expressed heartfelt tributes since the announcement. Conshohocken Italian Bakery is known for its cookies, steak rolls, potato rolls, and famous tomato pies, all sold from its modest storefront in a quiet residential neighborhood.
The Gambones began notifying wholesale distributors earlier this week, prompting outreach from other bakeries, including Carangi, Sarcone’s, and Deluxe, which are expected to fill the void left by Conshy’s closure.
Despite the difficult decision, Tina Gambone expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support. “I‘m pleasantly surprised at all the outreach that has been coming out of other bakeries,“ she said.
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