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

[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.