Posted on November 26, 2012
While driving past Silver Lake one day in 1978, Fred Cicconi set his eyes on a red brick building across the street from Lower Bucks Hospital. The building was surrounded by woods. Into that scene he could envision his own barber shop — and he made it happen.
Recently Cicconi celebrated his 30th anniversary at Fred’s Silver Lake Barber/Styling Shop at 500 Bath Road in Bristol Township.
Cicconi’s career as a barber stretches over 45 years. For 15 years prior to opening his own business, he worked for other barber shops from Morrisville to Bristol.
Before he knew it, Cicconi was the proud owner of his own business. He was the sole barber for the first six months before hiring his first employee. As the ‘90s arrived the shop grew into a three-man business. Then came the economic downturn, and business dwindled back to a one-man operation.
Since 2009 Cicconi has been the sole barber at the shop.
Looking back, he’s very proud of what he’s accomplished.
“I want to thank everyone for making my dream of being a barber come true,” said Cicconi.
To read more go to : http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/bensalem/it-s-not-like-work-because-i-love-what-i/article_3faf2e13-ec27-59eb-91d4-05c1aed0b19d.html
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