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Happy 50 Ben!
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For three year Jewel-Osco wasn’t home
to Ben Pratola. “I started as a bagger in
1964, quit to go to school, and came
back in 1967 as a FT Apprentice.” Since “I’ve met a lot of
his return he has worked at many stores, people from all
8 to be exact. “ 438 Oak Park, Belmont
& Western, Lawrence & Cumberland, walks of life. I also
Montrose & Sheridan, 22 & Damien, stay in touch with
nd
Cary, Wauconda and lastly Woodstock.”
Ben admits to having numerous stories, quite a few fellow

but none he says really stand out. employees. It’s like
Instead the comparisons from when he
began to the current Jewel-Osco have a second family”
stayed with him. “The merchandising, - Ben Pratola
the variety, and the hanging beef vs.
boxed meat.”
Ben and his wife have been married
for 48 years, have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He admits to liking
golf on occasion, travel and the Cubs.

What does Ben tell people about Jewel-Osco? “It’s a great company to
work for, I have no complaints.”
Benjamin Pratola
Market Manager
#3503 Woodstock

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