Because of the number of offspring, Joe and Rita were able to implement a very rare feat вЂ“ to have a store that was staffed and operated exclusively by the family members for quality control and continuity purposes. Along with expanding the business, their family also increased to include eight children, 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Being the artist of the two, she was responsible for the promotions, displays, designing, sales, and inventory. Paul, Minn., Rita came from a business background and encouraged her new husband, Joseph, to go into business for themselves. Besides being an accomplished watch repairman and jeweler, Joseph became one of the first nine Certified Gemologists in Texas in 1955, and the only one in Fort Worth. We have been on the same block for over 70 years. In 1963В they moved across the street to 2700 W. and then in 1948В around the corner to 2715 Berry where they stayed for 15 years. In a brief period of time, they made several moves across from TWC in Poly, across from TCU on University Dr.

He and his new bride, Rita, loved the Sunbelt climate and growth potential and decided to establish a watch repair service in downtown Fort Worth.

Marines in 1945 as a 22-year-old Technical Sergeant at Eagle Mountain Marine Base, Texas. Originally from Northfield, Minn., Joseph was honorably discharged after WWII from the U.S.

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