Sarris Candies

Sarris Candies is a specialty chocolate and candies company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. It was founded in 1960 by Frank Sarris.[1] Address: Sarris Candies Inc. 511 Adams Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317.[2]

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History

Frank Sarris (Sep. 22, 1931 – Mar. 1, 2010[3]) of Canonsburg[4], the son of Greek immigrants[5], started his candy business in 1960 by making chocolates in the basement of his Washington County, Pennsylvania, home.[1] Sarris learned how to produce chocolate from life-long friend and mentor John Macris, a fellow Greek and founder of Philadelphia Candies. [6] By 1963, Sarris had outgrown his basement, so he built a small candy shop next door to his house, and five years later the house was demolished to make room for an even bigger candy shop.[7] Over the years, the company grew to include more than 350 employees and $16 million in annual sales, according to the company's Web site.[1] In 1982, with the help of his son, Sarris created his very own old-fashioned Ice cream parlor complete with period-style, red and brass booths and shimmering crystal chandeliers.[7] Today, the Sarris Chocolate Factory and Ice Cream Parlour fill an area the size of a football field with over 100 yards of chocolate, penny candy, ice cream and life-like plush toys.[7] Sarris' candies can be found at hundreds of annual fundraising events to kiosks in more than 500 Hallmark stores around the country.[8]

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ a b c Cato, Jason. Canonsburg 'Candy Man' Sarris dies at 78, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
  2. ^ sarriscandies.com contact
  3. ^ findagrave.com
  4. ^ Frank Sarris, 78 of Canonsburg, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, in his home., Observer-Reporter (Washington, Pennsylvania). March 3, 2010.
  5. ^ Sarris Candies founder dies, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Tuesday, March 02, 2010.
  6. ^ Source: Company archives
  7. ^ a b c sarriscandies.com history
  8. ^ Bradwell, Michael. Frank Sarris dies at 78, Observer-Reporter (Washington, Pennsylvania). March 3, 2010.
  9. ^ a b c d e sarriscandies.com awards

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