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Joseph Sigismondi

Monday, July 9, 2012

Former Security Professional Sells Clothes Downtown

The owner of Sigi's Place reflects on what's needed to make downtown a destination again.

Joseph Sigismondi worked in security for years as an employee for others. Now he sells pre-owned clothing out of a storefront in downtown New Port Richey and is self-employed. “I love being my own boss,” he said. “It’s very stressful, though, not knowing if I’m going to have a sale or not, but it’s very exciting at the same time.” Sigismondi, a Hudson resident, is owner of Sigi’s Place, a store in rented space at 6214 Grand Blvd. Sigi’s Place opened February of this year. In the shop, you can find “gently used” clothing, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, American Eagle and Hollister. Sigismondi said he tries to cater to youths in the area, and he says that all prices are $10 or less. From Security to Clothing Sales Sigismondi …

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