Macali Story
In 1948, Barney and Gil purchased the former Anderson’s Grocery Store at 503 Robbins Avenue and celebrated their grand opening January 16, 1948.
Photo of Barney Macali in
1328 Robbins
Gil Macali in the Valu-King Store
E
In 1979, after 31 years, Barney and his brother Gil, moved into a vacant former A&P Food Market building on Vienna Avenue operating it as a Value-King franchise.
Barney and Gil Macali will re-open their Valu-King Store on Vienna Avenue on June 24, 1984, having been closed for nearly two months after suffering $425,000 in damages due to an arson fire in April.
Gilbert with his sons, Gil Jr. and Robert operate Macali’s Giant Eagle on Vienna Avenue.
View of fire damage to sign of
View of fire damage to Thrift Drug and CeConi's stores at Niles Plaza.
