Merritt Deli In Farmingdale Celebrates Reopening After Fire

In recognition of their grand reopening, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino visited the Merritt Deli in Farmingdale to congratulate them as they opened their doors to customers for the first-time after an August 2022 fire that damaged the structure and closed their operation. Family owned and operated, the Merritt Deli opened in 1956 as the first business to launch in its shopping center. It was founded by Peter Geestman, who sold it to his son-in-law, John Gross. Gross sold the deli to his son-in-law, Craig Proce, in 2000. The family has helped the community and various organizations through charitable contributions.