SPOTLIGHT ON Fran Gullace-Snavely
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Restaurant owner, caterer and baker at Gullace’s Ice Cream and Cafe and The Historic Dryer House Emporium
FAMILY Husband John, sons J.J. and Chris, and daughters Meagan and Patty
AGE 46
About Fran
She started washing dishes for her uncle Giovanni at age 15; purchased a greenhouse and home houseplant-leasing business at only 18 ; she’s been a waitress; has volunteered for Victor school activities and local fundraisers through the years; and for the last seven years has supported and operated a local spay and neuter program for stray and homeless cats in Bloomfield
Background
Fran grew up in Victor and has lived here her whole life, graduating from Victor High School in 1982; she attended Marist College and Bryant and Stratton College.
Hobbies and interests
She loves weaving baskets, being outdoors, taking walks, watching old movies, cooking, baking, and doing stuff with her kids.
In her own words
“Life is too short to worry about all the little daily drudgeries. I don’t think it really matters what you do in life, as long as you’re happy and doing your best. And we are just having a blast here at the Historic Dryer House Emporium. I love Victor and am so happy to be able to share this with my community.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at melody@messengerpostmedia.com
SPOTLIGHT ON Fran Gullace-Snavely
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Restaurant owner, caterer and baker at Gullace’s Ice Cream and Cafe and The Historic Dryer House Emporium
FAMILY Husband John, sons J.J. and Chris, and daughters Meagan and Patty
AGE 46
About Fran
She started washing dishes for her uncle Giovanni at age 15; purchased a greenhouse and home houseplant-leasing business at only 18 ; she’s been a waitress; has volunteered for Victor school activities and local fundraisers through the years; and for the last seven years has supported and operated a local spay and neuter program for stray and homeless cats in Bloomfield
Background
Fran grew up in Victor and has lived here her whole life, graduating from Victor High School in 1982; she attended Marist College and Bryant and Stratton College.
Hobbies and interests
She loves weaving baskets, being outdoors, taking walks, watching old movies, cooking, baking, and doing stuff with her kids.
In her own words
“Life is too short to worry about all the little daily drudgeries. I don’t think it really matters what you do in life, as long as you’re happy and doing your best. And we are just having a blast here at the Historic Dryer House Emporium. I love Victor and am so happy to be able to share this with my community.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at melody@messengerpostmedia.com