After nearly 48 years, a beloved Western New York pizzeria bids farewell as Penora’s Pizza announces its closure. The local favorite announced the news via social media on June 17, 2025. The community now gathers to bid farewell and grab the last slice of pizza.
Highlights
- Penora’s Pizza announces closure via social media on June 17, 2025.
- The first week of July 2025 is to be their last in the neighborhood.
- Locals share their favorite memories of the restaurant on social media.
Penora’s Pizza Says Goodbye
After 48 years of serving the community with mouthwatering pizzas, Penora’s Pizza bids farewell. The restaurant shared the news via social media on June 17, 2025. A simple note written to the community reflected the tough time that went into making this decision.
Since opening in 1977, Penora’s Pizza became a neighborhood fixture. However, following the recent passing of co-founder Shirley Dischner, business began to decline, and the family decided it was time to retire. The restaurant has been a place where the community has made some fond memories. These are moments filled with love and some delicious pizzas, which makes saying goodbye harder.
Customers Share Their Favorite Memories
Soon, a wave of comments from locals flooded the social media post. Some shared their childhood memories, while others wrote about how the restaurant was a place to connect with the newer generation. The comments speak of the love the community holds for the restaurant.
But with this, they also wish for the owners to have a happy retirement. Delivering best wishes for the future, the love between the community and this restaurant is heartwarming.
Grab the Last Slice
An inevitable end of an era is approaching, but before the closure of Penora’s Pizza, one last memory awaits. The post reads, “It’s with a heavy heart after 48 yrs of serving, Depew, Cheektowaga, and Lancaster we will be closing the 1st week of July we hope to see our Loyal customers one last time!”
Surely, locals are not missing out on the treat they have been enjoying since 1977. Gathering together to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for the restaurant, the hope of seeing them again will also be shared these days.
