'A special project' - Family of much-loved Boston man who sadly died in 2019 reopen shop he ran for decades
The family of a much-loved Boston man who sadly died in 2019 have reopened the shop he ran for decades in tribute to his memory and to ‘continue his legacy’.
Nasser Tayabali, of Ali’s Foodstore, in Freiston Road, died in May 2019 after a long illness, aged 55.
Nasser had run the store since April 1986.
In a tribute shared with The Standard at the time, his family said: “He had a love for his shop where he stood serving customers every day, seven days a week – without exception.”
“His customers adored him and he adored his customers, to the point where he was not motivated by money, but rather touched by those who couldn’t afford to buy some items in the store – such was his generosity!” they said.
In the September before Nasser’s death, the store was closed for a full refurbishment. Sadly, he was not able to see the project completed.
Now, though, it has reopened, under the new name Ali’s Tuckshop.
Speaking to The Standard last week, his daughter Ruhi Tayabali said: “After several years, we have finally reopened the shop. On Saturday, July 18, we officially opened our doors as Ali’s Tuckshop, in memory of Nasser and to continue his legacy, Nasser was known as the best sweet shop in town, so we have continued that tradition in his name.”
She said it has been ‘a special project for our family’.
The shop – which is now owned by Nasser’s nephew, Adil Tayabali – can also be found on Facebook.
The 2019 tribute to Nasser can be found here.