05/26/2023
I’ve been trying to write this post , but I just haven’t been able to find the words . But the time has come to announce Romanos Canyon Crest’s last date of service will be Sunday June 4th!
Marisa’s Italian Deli will be Sunday June 11th !
It’s been a very long few months . A lot of tears and frustration aind anger . But as I write this , I can’t help but reflect on 24 years in CCTC and feel blessed and so thankful that Mark Thompson took a chance on a 27 year old kid in 1999 !
He truly set me on my journey and sparked a love affair with my community that still burns as hot as it ever did !
I wanted to stay and I tried to stay , but the new management has a “strategic plan” that doesn’t include us and many others ! If this is best for the Thompson family then it is the right thing . No matter what has transpired these last few months , I will not falter in my love and respect for the Thompson family ! I truly loved Mark and he was a huge influence on my life ! I loved Scott Thompson like a lil bro and his passing was profoundly painful and I still don’t understand why he’s gone ,I miss them both every day . Truth be told , I still look for them walking around the center , inspecting every lil detail and greeting everyone with a smile .
Marks father Jerry Thompson was a wonderful man too and I always enjoyed seeing and talking to him ! They’re all gone and so for me , the center will never be the same . I hope it continues to thrive for the Thompsons and all my friends and neighbors in the center !
24 years is a long time ! I want to be remembered for 24 years of passion for that center and the community it sits in !
I want to celebrate these next couple weeks ! See people and tell stories and reminisce and smile and laugh !
I truly believe God has a plan for me and the Romano’s and Marisa’s families !!
I’ll be at Romanos CC and Marisa’s as much as I can so I hope to see you and you greet me with a hug and a smile ♥️
Now I need to put cucumbers on my eyes 🥺
I’ll be posting more n asking for your help with pics and stories to create a memory video !!!
Please get word to any past employees or friends of Romano's Canyon Crest and Marisa’s !