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A Cranford Tradition Closes After 112 Years
Landmark shop dims its lights one last time.
A lot has changed when it comes to hair since the Cranford Barber Shop opened. Crew cuts gave way to long hair. Getting a haircut also meant getting a shave for many men and while they were waiting they might have their shoes shined.
The shop, which had its last day on April 27, cut the hair on countless Cranford kids and adults. It was one of the first barber shops in town to also cut the hair of women and girls.
On the day after the closure, I visited the store to talk with two family members, Rich Marsiglia and Mark Manto about memories they have of the shop and why they had to shut the doors.
On a happy note, it was announced the shop will be reopening under the ownership of three of the barbers at 108 Walnut Avenue in June.
