Mike Lentini
Owner of Gloucester’s Famous “Mike’s Pastry Shop” passed away, Sunday with his loving Family by his side.
Photos from “Gifts Of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen With Sista Felicia: Harvest”, (purchased from the archives of Cape Ann Museum)
Mike’s Pastry Shop once located on Main Streets West End was “the” gathering place for fisherman and dockworkers during the fishing boom years of Gloucester’s On & Off Shore Fishing Fleet. Mike’s Pastry Shop was the go to Italian Bakery for all special occasions and holiday celebrations throughout the year for dozens of Sicilian Families residing throughout our city. Mike and his wife Katie, are best know for confecting the “World’s Best” Cassada and Strawberry Shortcakes” along with endless Italian sweet confections. All their pastries, cookies and Italian Ice were made from scratch using nothing but the very best of ingredients!
Trips to Mike’s Pastry shop with my parents and grandparents as a child inspired me as an adult to recreate my favorite pastries, cookies and desserts, once purchased at Mike’s Pastry. One of my most cherished childhood memories of shopping at Mike’s and my “Pasticciotti” recipe, I recreated from nothing but the flavors and textures I remembered as child are highlighted in my cookbook “Gifts’ Of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen With Sista Felicia;Harvest” For recipe and memory details See pages 86-88 in “Gifts Of Gold”!
The Ciaramitaro family extends their deepest condolences to the Lentini Family.
Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm at Greely Funeral Home Gloucester Ma 01930, and Funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday November 12 th, 11:00 am in St, Ann’s Church, Holy Family Parish
Good Morning Gloucester 
Some of my very favorite memories growing up was when dad would take me to Mike’s early in the morning when I was 8 or 9 years old and he and Mike would tease each other and all the fishermen and fish dealers would be exchanging stories. They always made a big deal when kids came in and made you feel special. A very very special place and a very very special family.
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I hope they serve “Rum Cake” at his collation!!!! That was our family’s favorite item and served at all our celebrations.
Irish Fin
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Rest in Peace
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“World’s Best” Cassada and Strawberry Shortcakes” is an understatement. I’ve never encountered a Cassada or Strawberry Shortcake that was even a close second. Rest in Peace Mike. My prayers go out to you and your family and I’m sure you’ll be baking some extraordinary desserts for St Peter.
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