Bossley Park Deli Shuts Its Doors After 70 Years of Service

Heartfelt Farewell to Bossley Park Deli

A beloved deli has closed its doors after seven decades of serving the Western Sydney community. The Bossley Park deli, a cornerstone of the local area since 1953, will shut down as its owners, Enzo and Franca di Federico, are being forced to move on by the landlord.

Known for its authentic European fare, the deli became a gathering place where generations of locals would meet and enjoy a taste of Italy in the heart of Sydney’s west. Enzo, who took over the business with his wife Franca 15 years ago, described the shop as a “home on a plate” for both them and the community.

Community Reaction to the Closure

Locals were heartbroken at the news of the store’s closure. “I’ve had young people ... I’ve had old people in tears crying,” Franca told 7NEWS. Operations manager Paula Borges echoed this sentiment, adding the deli was “more than just a shop.” “It’s where people meet and talk and eat and share stories,” she shared.

• A gathering place for the community
• Grandchildren recalling memories
• Emotional responses from loyal patrons

Despite their best efforts to keep the business going, the de Fredericos say they are now ready to retire, even though it is “bittersweet.” Fans were told of the news in a statement on social media explaining the shop’s tenancy was coming to an end, as the landlord has “alternate plans for the site.”