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What progressed slowly has quickly taken over her health and Fred has had to step back from Albert’s to focus on taking care of his wife, something he now enjoys very much. “I found out that I can be a care giver. The things I do to take care of my customers, I also do to take care of my wife,” Fred says. “And I actually enjoy it. I enjoy cooking and cleaning. And I never thought I’d be able to do these things, shop and cook dinner, and clean up.”
For many years, Donna served as Albert’s bookkeeper and made sure that the store was clean and tidy, all while raising Josh and his sister, Holly. Eventually, the disease made it more difficult for Donna to visit the store and she was forced to remove herself. Fred says that his wife’s influence on Albert’s and their success story is all because of the woman she is. If there were a list of the best women on Earth, Fred would place Donna right at the top.
PASSING IT ALONG
Being in the jewelry business is practically in the Halpern’s DNA. As a third-generation owner, Fred learned from his father, and now Josh and Holly are learning from theirs. “I tried to make my parents proud. I tried to make my grandparents proud. I tried to make my children proud, and now, I’m trying to make my grandchildren proud,” Fred says.
Josh remains committed to growing Albert’s and continuing his father’s vision for the future. Fred’s daughter, Holly, has taken a page from her father’s play book and opened up to two Pandora stores of
her own. Even Josh’s wife, Ashley, has her own collection that’s sold exclusively at Albert’s.
“You know, it’s amazing. First of all, I’m 80-years-old. And the average life of a man is 77, so I’ve beat the odds,” Fred jokes. “Every day is just a gift. So, I try to make the most out of the gifts I have.”
Josh knows his dad saw a leader in him at an early age, which is why he now has the opportunity to run the day-to-day operations. Fred still attends weekly meetings and focuses on the bigger picture, but a majority of his time is spent caring for and enjoying his time with Donna.
“I’m basically a mentor now,” Fred says. “I’m in my son’s ear, always asking about this and, ‘Did you remember to do that?’. I’m kind of like that guy from the Godfather.”
Owning and operating Albert’s for the last 60 years has truly been a family affair, and whether you’re married in, born in, or walking through our doors for the first time, we want every single person to feel like they belong.
“I always wanted to be the best jewelry store in the business,” Fred said. “I don’t think I’ll ever achieve it, but we’re always working on it.” We’re constantly aiming to be better, which is why we invite you to come inside, have a look around, and let us treat you like family. Nothing matters more to us than getting that chance to build a lasting relationship and learn about all you.
So, dear friends, we’ll see you at Albert’s!
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