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Star Market Crew Keeps Legacy Alive | Providence News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Summary
A group of former Star Market employees still reunites monthly for lunch, keeping alive decades-old friendships forged during their time at the now-defunct Rhode Island and Massachusetts grocery chain. Steve Jacques, who spent over 20 years there, has led the tradition since the stores closed, joined by longtime friend James Zonfrillo. Even after Almacs bought them out and eventually folded, these guys—some not seeing each other in 15 to 20 years—still show up, with former coworkers flying in from as far as Florida and Maine. Though Shaw’s revived the Star Market brand two decades later with 20 stores in Massachusetts, the Rhode Island legacy lives on through these heartfelt reunions. For Steve and James, it’s not just nostalgia—it’s community, loyalty, and the enduring power of workplace bonds that kept them connected long after the cash registers went silent. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a870d4af7c4d681