Marty Godfrey owns Mrs. Marty’s Deli in Broomall’s Lawrence Park Shopping Center. He grew up working in the family business, writes Tamala Edwards for 6ABC.

His parents, Bill and Hattie, ran a market in Media Borough. Godfrey bought the business from them in 1984.

“There was no deli in the Media area at the time. So we did it, and it became so popular and so crowded that it was unbelievable,” said Godfrey.

“Well, it’s very family-oriented. We try to make, cook everything here ourselves. We try not to use frozen. We’re known for our chicken soup, our chicken salad. We make it fresh almost every day.”

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Godfrey stays involved where needed at the deli.

“I was always taught that if you own something, know how to do everything,” Godfrey said. “I start around 4:30 AM, and I go home about eight o’clock at night. It’s socialization and more than business.”

His wife, Marily, aka Mrs. Marty, helps out. Her other job is being a nurse.

Godfrey’s business took a hit because of COVID but he appreciates the community and customer support he received to keep the family legacy alive.

“They came back to support me,” he said. “The customers that are normal, our everyday customers, were more than just customers. They were friends, and we have to thank a lot of people for that.”

Read more at 6ABC about Mrs. Marty’s Deli.