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Frank, you will be missed, all the best to you.
Congratulations Frank! It won’t be the same without you. You did great work. – Kennell’s Shoes & Staff
Kennell’s shoes
249 Victoria Street, Downtown • 250-374-1711
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Happy Retirement Frank!
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Downtown Kamloops would not be the place it is today without all its founding businesses and the hard working characters behind them. People like Big Boot Inn’s Frank DiGeso has always known the Downtown Kamloops is a very special place, a place where him and his business have called home for more than 50 years! For over half a century Frank has been an active member of the Downtown business community, continually working on helping downtown become the place it has become and taking pride in his work. He has been a staple for as long as many of us have been working downtown and can still be seen most mornings, washing down the sidewalk in front of the Big Boot Inn or hard at work sharing his expert craft with the new crew at the Big Boot Inn. After 52 successful years at the Big Boot Inn, Frank is officially putting the shoes behind him and is going onto enjoy retirement with his lovely wife Renza who has also always made us laugh when visiting the store. “It has been two years of study under the master,” explains Ryan Gentile, owner of the Big Boot Inn. “Our family purchased the Big Boot Inn in August 2009 and Frank has guided us through our learning curve ever since. Frank’s greatest wish is that we become successful. We, in turn, feel the responsibility to maintain the legacy that he and his family have handed down. Two years of hands-on involvement from someone with nearly sixty years of experience…. You couldn’t ask for a greater opportunity when stepping into a new business. We cannot thank Frank enough. We readily acknowledge that it would be entirely impractical to attempt a brand new startup of this nature – huge inventory and a large investment in the lost art of shoe repair. Our banker actually laughs at the prospect! It is the long his-
Happy Retirement & All the Best!
After 52 years of running a business in Downtown Kamloops, Frank DiGeso is retiring!
– John & Cliff
John DeCicco 319 Victoria Street • 250.374.6042
Craig Cook, B.Comm, CA Associate Advisor Criterion Capital Group RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 402 - 186 Victoria Street Kamloops, B.C. 250-372-5675 craig.cook@rbc.com
Above: Frank and his brother John DiGeso. John worked with Frank and Rensa for over 50 years! Frank and his wife Rensa in early 2002.
tory with established brands and loyal clientele that makes this service offering possible. Not only did Frank teach us about the tried and true methods, but he has always been open to new ideas. He readily accepts the current fashions and new footwear
Congratulations & Best Wishes, Frank! Thanks for everything... enjoy your well-deserved retirement.
Congratulations on your retirement Frank! technology. Of course, he has been careful to teach us about quality construction and the dangers of compromising quality. It is quite heartwarming to see our key fashion buyer Kristen Windsor and Frank discussing the merits of a 4-inch heel that Fergie might wear! We want to wish Frank and Renza a very happy retirement filled with lots of travel and family events. We also encourage lots of store visits and maybe a few special projects whenever Frank feels like it. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING !!!!” Frank and Renza, Downtown Kamloops and all of its regulars will miss you with abundance. Thank you for a wonderful 52 years and thank you for passing on your craft to a new generation, our feet thank you for that!
Frank R. Scordo Partner
300 - 350 Lansdowne Street 250.372.5542 fscordo@fultonco.com
We’ll miss your smiling face downtown. Congratulations Frank.
Best wishes from your family, friends and colleagues
All the Best in Your Retirement Frank!
Best of luck & thanks for everything frank!
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