10/23/2022
TO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS:
Except for my father's Obituary, this is probably the hardest thing I have ever written. For 32 years and 3 generations, Philly's has been a place where we watched kids grow up, start families, and then bring their own children here. My Grandparents started this restaurant on the belief that "The Public Appreciates Quality". That's why we are the only cheesesteak restaurant that gets our MEAT and BREAD from Philadelphia. This is why we have the only Authentic & Legendary Philly Cheesesteak in the Tri-County area and no one else can beat it!
After my Grandfather died in 1995, my father took over Philly’s and taught me what hard work really meant. I grew up in this restaurant; it's been a huge part of my life. It's where I learned to work hard. It's where I learned to respect the value of someone else's dollar. I was taught that a customer's dollar was sacred and that they should never walk away not getting their money's worth. After my father died last year, my mother and I carried on the family business the best we could, but with everything the last few years has thrown at us, it was just too much for a “mom-and-pop” restaurant to manage.
Throughout my life, I always knew that no matter what happened, Phillys would be there for me. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. Due to the rising food costs, inflation, and worker shortages, MONDAY OCTOBER 24TH will be our last day open for business.
On behalf of my family, I want to thank every single one of you for your loyal patronage, your loving support, and your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. I want to thank all our employees over the years, many of you became like family and I am proud to call you friends.
We’ll miss you all!
Stefan Castellucci
3rd Generation
P.S. We invite everyone to come to Philly's for the last time on Monday, October 24th for our GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE. Everything will be discounted 25% all day. We hope to see you one last time.
