Since the 1920’s the market that became “Gino’s” was operated by several Italian families under several names. In 1968, Gino Zalunardo was the next Italian to operate the small successful neighborhood market for 18 years.  Gino was friends with Elmer Belcastro, Fran’s father, and confided in him that he wanted to retire. Elmer, a successful Italian entrepreneur himself, thought it was a great opportunity for his daughter Fran and her husband Hank Dearborn. They pursued the idea and opportunity, then purchased Gino’s Market in 1986.  For a year they got to know their customers, and the neighborhood and they made...