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Patch Picks: Top Trenton Family-Owned Businesses
Trenton is packed with family-owned businesses that offer everything from fine dining to home improvement.

Patch Picks: Top Trenton Family-Owned Businesses
- Fratello’s
The Scene: Opened since April 1989, brothers Frank and Vince Concessi have been serving Trenton residents classic Italian cuisine ever since. Managed by younger brother, Michael Concessi, Fratello’s has been recognized as one of Michigan’s finest Italian restaurants by The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. Join the Concessi family in a luscious dinner, stop in on Sunday for their famous brunch, or bring your family to theirs and take advantage of the wonderful banquet options.
The Scene: Fulfilling cake, candy and wedding needs since 1979, Marge Meissner, along with daughter Liz Kurylo, offers great prices in this wedding accessory heaven. Offering “everything but the dress and shoes” according to Kurylo, Margie’s is the place for couples to begin their own family with friendly assistance from this mother-daughter duo.
- The Shirtery
The Scene: Debbie and Vito Grasso opened the doors to The Shirtery in 1976 and began providing professionally made lettering on jackets, uniforms and caps to individuals and businesses. Trenton residents continuously frequent the store for all their graphic design needs, including screen-printing, embroidery, team and spirit wear, and more. Offering sizes for 6-month-olds through 6 XL tall, this family-owned business could accommodate every member of your family at any age or size.
- Napier’s Home Improvement
The Scene: This family-owned and operated business has been providing quality home improvement for three generations. Providing services such as roofing, siding, gutters and guards, windows and dormers, Napier’s promises to “treat your home with as much care and respect as if it were our own.” So whether you are just starting to turn your house into a home, or are in need of renovations in your well-lived-in residence, visit Napier’s for these transformations.
- A Touch of Glass Florist
The Scene: Committed to offering only the finest floral arrangement and gifts, A Touch of Glass offers friendly and prompt service. Family owned and operated, they specialize not only in a large inventory of fresh flowers, but also offer dried floral and silk arrangements, gourmet and fruit baskets, greeting cards and candles. Let A Touch of Glass’ family cater to you when you provide love and romance, a thank you or sympathy to your loved ones.
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