Dead Men Tales: Uncle Tony

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Uncle Tony

In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some funny stories about his Uncle Tony and this wonderfully wacky business.

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GGross

Happy to report the ball busting continues on in my supply house, however the sales reps stopped bringing donuts long ago. I guess Uncle Tony lost that war, may he rest in peace.

DanHolohan

They probably stopped when Tony left the building. Glad to hear the ball busting goes on!

kevink1955

Supply houses sure have changed, parts counters are now attached to showroom where they sell gold faucets

I remember my first days in HVAC going to Traco in Copiague. Manager Bill and his wife Mary were the greatest people I ever met. Later on, after Bill passed away his son Guy became manager.

Under Guy's manager-ship a large jar appeared on the counter with some sort of pickled animal testicles in it. The place became a interesting place to kill a few hours and get absolutely nothing done. Sometimes got me frustrated as I just need to grab parts and go but it is a place from my past I will never forget. They could also tell you how to get to Abco if you asked Lol

Never see anything like it in Ferguson Lol

cubbydog

Was uncle Tony an ex cop?

ArnoldKleinman

I worked at AMAF Flushing and Huntington in the 70's. It was exactly as you wrote. There were guys that almost spent the whole day there. But what an education. I learned a lot about controls and people. It has helped me be a better tech. and to know how to deal with customers (hardest part of the job). As I get close to 50 years in the business and get ready to retire, I won't forget the time I spent behind and in front of the counter.

cubbydog

The donuts and the badge!

DanHolohan

Tony wasn’t a cop. He was a sailor. 

Oh, and AMAF Flushing!