RIP Art Apinian of Savas Shoe Repair

[ron_newman]

Art Apinian, who ran Savas Shoe Repair (in the little plaza between Starbucks and Orange Leaf), died on November 9. He was only 62 years old. I learned of his death today, when pbockelman posted it to Facebook.

The shop appears to still be open, but I do not know who is now doing the repairs there.

I'll miss him.

Comments

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, that's terrible. He was quite a character.

[wkathym.livejournal.com]

Oh my, used his shoe-repair services exclusively since I lived in the area. Did fabulous work. A craftsman. He was, indeed, a "character". Will miss him. I would suspect store is still open to accommodate people who have left their shoes there. I doubt if it will continue on. But I hope so.

[laryu.livejournal.com]

From what I understand, other members of the family are also cobblers and are running the shop for the time being.

Art Apinian

[laurarbrooks.livejournal.com]

I was deeply saddened to learn yesterday from my partner (who found out from Paul Bockelman's post on Facebook) that Art Apinian had died.
The last time that I saw him was early September and he didn't look well. I was worried about his health.
I became friendly with him about 20 years ago through his shoe repair shop in Davis Square.
He was a wonderful human being. I loved his humor and philosophizing.
I brought so many people to that shop to meet him - my sisters, my parents, cousins, and friends.
I spent much time in his shop over the years talking and listening to him talk to a wide variety of people who would stop by with their shoes or just to visit.
I used to think that someone should make a documentary about him right there in his shop.
Does anyone know what led to his death?

[wkathym.livejournal.com]

Just found this, which is a nice tribute: http://anaffordablewardrobe.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-will-do-it-old-way.html

[ron_newman]

Thank you for finding and linking this blog post!

[miss-chance.livejournal.com]

Oh, sad!