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Berlin, CT
Eat By David Alan
2500 Berlin Turnpike • Berlin, CT 06037
Telephone: 860-302-3853
Website: https://eatbydavidalan.com
To EAT is to thrive, nourish and replenish the body. We don't just create food, we make you hungry and really want to EAT! We bring the food right to you OR you can pick it up. We deliver every Wednesday. All orders placed by Friday at 4 pm will be delivered the following Wednesday. NEVER A DELIVERY FEE! Servicing: Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex County
Owner: David Alan
Modern Plumbing Supply
152 Berlin Turnpike • Berlin, CT 06037
Telephone: (860) 829-1778
Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A plumbing and heating retail/wholesale business in Berlin, CT. We remain open and appreciate your support. Appointment only please. Appropriate measures are in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
Owner & Parents: David & Donna Berger
Daughter: Allison Berger Mercy Class of 2020
Daughter: Annie Berger Mercy Class of 2021
Daughter: Emily Berger Mercy Alumnae Class of 2016
Son: Kevin Berger Xavier Alumnus Class of 2014
Branford, CT
Shoreline Cafe & Catering
1247 Main Street • Branford, CT 06405
Telephone: 203-488-2600
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Sundays 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We are open for take-out and delivery.
Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas
1096 Main Street • Branford, CT 06405
Telephone: 203-488-2326
Hours: Sunday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We are opened for take-out.
Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara
Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014
Cheshire, CT
PRECISE LANDSCAPING, INC.
500 Cortland Circle • Cheshire, CT 06410
Telephone: 203-272-4216
Licensed CT Arborist/Irrigation Services/Turf and Ornamental Care • Certified for Line Clearing • Providing full-service landscaping and tree care for more than 35 years.
Owner: Robert Puszka
Daughter: Elana Puszka Mercy Class of 2021
Cromwell, CT
Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe
2 Willowbrook Road • Cromwell, CT 06416
Telephone: 860-635-1200
Owners: Chris and Carol Cambareri
Daughter: Gina Cambareri Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017
Up In Smoke
91 Berlin Road • Cromwell, CT 06416
Telephone: 860.632.1962
Email: upinsmoke@snet.net
Website: https://boutiquecigar.com
Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We sell artisan hand crafted cigars and assorted coffee. We are offering curb side pickup. Customers can either call ahead with an order and we will bring it out to your car or they may knock on the front door and give their order that way. Orders can also be placed online at boutiquecigar.com or over the phone at 860.632.1962. We will ship the orders to your home.
Owner & Parent: Anthony Tine (father), Xavier Alumni Class of 1990
Daughter: Mia Tine Mercy Class of 2023
Durham, CT
Carmine’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
16 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422
Telephone: 203-996-4326
Website: https://carminespizzadurham.com
Hours: Sunday - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Closed
Tuesday thru Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An Italian restaurant that offers, pizza, calzones, a wide range of pasta and chicken dinners, subs, panini’s, salads, soups and more. We offer curbside pickup, walk in pickup and delivery.
Carmine’s Frozen Pizza
https://carminesfrozenpizzas.com
For purchase at our restaurant or in the over 30 store locations that sell them, these are the best frozen pizzas and perfect to keep in your freezer for when you are craving that restaurant pizza but don’t want to go out. A list of these stores can be found on our website at https://carminesfrozenpizzas.com/ and includes Middletown Stop and Shop.
Owner & Past Parent: Heath & Susan Andranovich
Daughter: Francesca Andranovich Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017
Lino's Market
472 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422
Telephone: 860-349-1717
Website: https://www.linosmarket.com
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
An Italian Specialty Store. Offering Call in Orders and Curbside Pickup.
Owners: Lino and Kim Aparo
The Whole Enchilada
370 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422
Telephone: 860-349-2300
Website: https://twect.com
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Curbside Delivery & GrubHub Delivery
Healthy Mexican Take-Out- Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Enchiladas, Salads, Burrito Bowls.
Guilford, CT
Guilford Insurance
115 State Street • Guilford, CT 06437
Telephone: 203-689-5260
Website: https://guilfordins.com
https://www.facebook.com/guilfordins
We are health and life insurance brokers. We focus on Medicare, health, life, disability and long-term care insurance for groups and individuals.
Owner & Current Parent: Jerry Kenney
Daughter: Addie Kenney Mercy Class of 2021
Hamden, CT
Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas
2460 Dixwell Ave • Hamden, CT 06514
Telephone: 203-754-5412
Hours: Sunday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are opened for take-out.
Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara
Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014
Hartford, CT
Gima Sports
241 Ledyard Street • Hartford, CT 06114
Telephone: 860-296-4441
Website: https://www.gimasport.com
GimaSport is a premier, full-service provider of embroidery, screen printing and promotional products and services located in Hartford, Connecticut. We are proud to be family owned and operated since 1992.
We've started a web-store to help businesses and communities all over. Please visit https://www.gimasport.com/here-for-good and show your support.
Owner and Parents: Roberto & Paula Giansiracusa
Daughter: Ava Giansiracusa Mercy Class of 2023
Daughter: Tia Giansiracusa Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017
Daughter: Sophia Giansiracusa Mercy Alumnae Class of 2015
Madison, CT
The Madison Flower Shop and Garden Center
376 Durham Road • Madison, CT 06443
Telephone: 203-245-4851
Website: www.madisonflowershop.com
Email: madisonflowerandgarden@gmail.com
Opened for business as a Green Industry due to the ability to run a Garden Center and Landscape Crew. We have a limited supply of fresh flowers because of our main vendors having to close, but we are able to
provide beautiful indoor and outdoor planters and plants. We have a modified delivery team and our doors are open keeping in mind the CDC and State mandated guidelines.
Owner and Past Parent: Donna Santoro
Daughter: Jaye Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2015
Daughter: Leigha Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2011
Daughter: Marlee Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2009
Middlefield, CT
Lyman Orchards Golf Club
70 Lyman Road • Middlefield, CT 06455
Website: https://lymangolf.com
Uncle Bob’s Garden Center
191 Meriden Road • Middlefield, CT 06455
Telephone: 860-704-8414
Website: https://www.unclebobsgarden.com
YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPER, FLORIST & FULL-SERVICE GARDEN CENTER
Uncle Bob’s Garden Center in Middlefield, CT, is a family-owned and operated business that has provided professional landscaping and gardening services since 1990. We proudly serve customers in and around Middlesex and New Haven Counties.
Middletown, CT
BB Tees
63 Trigo Drive • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-343-3166
Email: bentzbrotherstees@hotmail.com
We provide Screen Printing and Embroidery throughout Central CT and Beyond. Call or email us to place an order.
Owner and Past Parent: Dave Bentz
Daughter: Danielle Bentz Mercy Alumnae Class of 2006
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
955 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-833-3456 (Cell)
Email: prizy@bhhsne.com
Realtor: Pam Rizy Mercy Almnae Class of 1974
Daughter: Rebecca Rizy Mercy Class of 2014
Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar
437 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-316-2552
Website (menu): https://places.singleplatform.com
High-end Italian cooking is paired with a lengthy wine list at this lavish, marble-laden venue.
Takeout and Delivery Available.
Owner: Elisa Petrulis
Mercy Alumnae Class of 2001
Luce Restaurant
98 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: (860) 344-0222
Website: https://lucect.com
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Luce will be providing a fixed menu option for families of
4-6, in addition to our regular menu! We are still open for curbside pickup and bottles of wine are also available for take-out. Call ahead at 860-344-0222! We will make it through this, stay healthy and safe!
Owner: Sammy Bajraktarevic
Malloves Jewelers
404 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 1-860-801-4370
Website: https://malloves.com
Email: info@malloves.com
Hours: Temporarily closed until May 20. Please email us with any questions.
Owner: Marc Levin
McInerny’s Flower Shop
929 Middle Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-632-0789
Website: httpps://www.mcinerneysflowershop.com
Owners: Charlie and Judy Cecchini
Daughter: Erin Cecchini Mercy Alumnae Class of 2003
Middlesex Music Academy
440 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-344-0525
Website: www.middlesex-muic-academy.com
Email: Kathy@Middlesex-Music-Academy.com
Matt@Middlesex-Muic-Academy.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-8:00 Saturday - 10:00-6:00
Your place for music lessons and supplies in Middletown.
Owner: Matt Lefebvre Xavier Alumni Class of 2003
Kathy Dunn Lefebvre Mercy Alumnae Class of 1969
Mondo
10 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Website: https://www.mondomiddletown.com
MONDO is a family owned casual restaurant located at 10 Main St Middletown CT. Open since late September 2010 we specialize in New York style thin crust pizza cooked in a brick oven.
Nino’s Restaurant
825 Saybrook Road • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-346-8686
Website: Ninosmiddletown.com
Hours: Sunday thru Saturday Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Available for take-out and delivery. We also have family special dinners available for take-out.
Owner: Eleanor Ferrara Mercy Alumnae Class of 1987
NoRA Cupcake Company
700 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-788-3150
Website: https://www.noracupcake.com
Owner: Carrie Carella Mercy Alumnae Class of 1993
A Pocketful of Posies
386 Main Street (Main Street Market) • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: (860) 343-0123
Website: Posiesmiddletown.com
We sell ladies casual apparel, bath products, gourmet oils and vinegar, and general gifts.
We started our business as Favorite Things in 1989! Closed, but please visit our website.
Owner: Dottie Smith Mercy Alumnae Class of 1967
Turner & Sons Roofing & Siding, LLC
33 Plumb Road • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-346-7405
Website: https://www.turnerandsonsllc.com
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Local roofing, siding & window business focused on beauty, quality and responsibility. Serving Middlesex county. Beauty, Quality and Responsibility Since 1956.
Owner: Douglas Turner
William Raveis Real Estate
48 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Cell 860-250-5985
Website: www.siobhanmclaughlin.com Email: siobhan.mclaughlin@raveis.com
Specializing in residential selling and buying in the greater Central CT area. Over 20 years in
sales experience.Goal is to provide my clients with the best guidance and assistance to make
the buying/selling experience a pleasure! I can be reached at 860-250-5985, siobhan.mclaughlin@raveis.com, siobhanmclaughlin.com, or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @realtor.ct
Full Time Realtor: Siobhan McLaughlin Mercy Alumnae Class of 1996
North Branford, CT
Artec Machine Systems
26 Commerce Drive • North Branford CT 06471
Telephone: 203.484.2002
Website: www.Artec-Machine.com
Email: Amendola.John@artec-machine.com
Since 1974, Artec Machine has been trusted for engineering design, parts, field repair and maintenance of all types of gear drive systems. We service everything from cement mills, ski lifts, food and plastic processing drive systems, refinery and offshore oil production facilities, military propulsion systems etc.
Owner: John Amendola P.E.
Daughter: Isabella Amendola Mercy Class of 2020
Daughter: Nicoletta Murphy Mercy Alumnae Class of 2010
Old Saybrook, CT
G-AhMe Sweets & Treats
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Telephone: 860-388-7908
Hours: Responds within one day. 2-3 prior notice to complete order.
Custom cakes and cupcakes made to order.
Owners: Heather Masse
Daughter: Jordyn Masse Mercy Alumnae Class of 2019
Son: Scott Masse Xavier Alum Class of 2018
Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees
873 Boston Post Road • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Telephone: 860-388-5750
Website: https://fromagefinefoods.com
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday
In business since 1992. Stop in and see our large selection of gourmet favorites, as well as a large selection of coffees, pastas, olive oils, spices, hors d’oeuvres and the largest selection of cheeses on the Shoreline. Also take a look at our Seasonal Gift Baskets. Party platters are available for your next event or gathering. Please shop with a mask and keep physical distancing. We offer curbside pickups and deliveries.
Owner: Christine Chesanek Mercy Alumnae Class of 1987
Plantsville, CT
Sign Pro Inc.
60 Westfield Drive • Plantsville, CT 06479
Telephone: 860-SIGNPRO (860-229-1812)
Website: https://www.signpro-usa.com
Sign Pro is a Connecticut sign maker shop making fast custom signs, banners, decals and vinyl wrap and graphics all over New England and the US.
https://signproexpress.company.site
Graduation Lawn Signs • COVID-19 Signage • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Point of Sale Sneeze Shields • Transportation Protective Sneeze Shields
Owner: Peter Rappoccio
Portland, CT
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
644 Main Street • Portland, CT 06480
Telephone: 860-342-5707
Owner: Peter Johnson
Manager: Valerie Johnson Mercy Alumnae Class of 1979
Joanne Johnson Hubbard Mercy Alumnae Class of 1976
Shelton, CT
Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas
504 Bridgeport Avenue • Shelton, CT 06484
Telephone: 203-712-7363
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We are opened for take-out.
Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara
Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014
Online Shopping
Chalky and Company
Telephone: 203-494-0427
Email: tracybchalky@aol.com
Website: www.chalkyandcompany.com/tracybchalky
Home decor and signs with chalky paint.
Owner: Tracy Bottone Mercy Alumnae Class of 1990
Simply Soy Candles
Telephone: 860.573.5081
Website: https://www.simplysoy.org
Email: Julie@simplysoy.org
Simply Soy candles are made from 100% soy wax, cotton wicks and premium, natural oils. Our candles are poured into reusable Mason jars, and feature hand painted labels by a local CT artisan. The candle are clean burning, richly fragranced, and long lasting!
In addition to nearly 100 different fragrances, we also feature fun candles such as our sprinkled “Happy Birthday”, or “Mermazing,” featuring a mermaid tail and sea shells. We have special gifts for Mother’s Day, Graduates, and can also do shower and event favors to suite any theme.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for new products and special promotions!
Owner: Julie Veilleux Mercy Alumnae Class of 1999
Daughter: Mattingly Veilleux Mercy Class of 2023
Updated May 19, 2020