Early 20th-century family portrait of Robert Cascarelli and his family.
Cascarelli's fruit stand and confectionery, with Mrs. Robert Cascarelli and her sister Mary. Approximate date 1910.
Cascarelli's fruit stand being painted, early 20th century.
Louie Cascarelli with the historic peanut roaster. Cascarelli's is still known for its roasted peanuts.
Cascarelli's used to have a large mural for soda pop. This photo from 1968 shows the colors of the building at that time. The golden color from the Vernor's sign became the color of the entire building later on. Note that this business sold Pepsi products, with a sign over the front door, in addition to Coca-Cola products, as the sign over the side door announces.
This article from the Recorder in 1976 tells of the expansion of Cascarelli's after the purchase of Dave's Stag bar next door. The original bar is still at the location in the expanded area that is used for the salad bar, a dining room, and entertainment.
With the management of the business firmly into the 3rd generation for almost a decade, Jim Cascarelli talks about the family's core values of serving the community.
A new photo shows Jim and two additional generations of the Cascarelli family, some that work alongside him on a regular basis such as his daughter Dana, and his grandchildren, that pitch in for special occasions, including a recent funeral for a a well-respected community member.