Article: Vandergrift fruit market owner learned business as a kid

For more than 40 years, Johnny's Fruit Market near Crooked Creek State Park in Armstrong County was known for its quality produce and nursery.

Owner John Alvino, who learned the business as a youngster in Freeport, was respected for his kind demeanor and his care in satisfying his customers.

John J. Alvino of Vandergrift, formerly of Bethel Township, Armstrong County, died on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Westchester Medical Center, New York. He was 84.

Carol Surovick of Erie said her father worked after school and on weekends in a grocery store in Freeport waiting on customers and making home deliveries.

"Dad was running errands and working in the grocery store to help his family, especially ...

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