Bellmore business reaches momentous milestone

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

If you ask Gary Hudes, the owner and president of Gennaro Jewelers in Bellmore, what’s made it possible for the business to thrive for so many years, he’ll tell you its family, personal and knowledgeable service, and a commitment to being involved in the community. His values — and those of the owners before him — have served the jewelry store, at 410 Bedford Ave., well: Last Sunday, it celebrated its 100th year of operation, with no end in sight.

Hudes, who this year celebrates a personal milestone — his 50th year as a bench jeweler — began working at Gennaro Jewelers in 1979. Today, Hudes attributes the success of the business to the people around him — his wife, Sheree; their children, Jenna, Jessica and Jason; their grandchildren, and a team of dedicated employees.

“It’s been a long road to get here,” Hudes said at Sunday’s ceremony. “Who do I thank most for our success, our longevity? Our customers that CONTINUED ON PAGE 4