About Fitzgerald’s Foods

Fitzgerald’s Foods: The Legacy Continues with Geissler’s Supermarket

For nearly eight decades, Fitzgerald’s Foods has been a cornerstone of the Simsbury community, proudly serving generations of families with fresh groceries, quality products, and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1946 by brothers John and James Fitzgerald, the store quickly became a trusted name in the Farmington Valley, known not only for its commitment to providing fresh food but also for its dedication to the community. From offering scholarships to local students to pioneering inclusive hiring practices, the Fitzgerald family built more than just a grocery store–they built a lasting legacy.

This commitment to service and quality closely mirrors the history of Geissler’s Supermarket, which began in 1923 when Adolph F. Geissler purchased a small grocery store in Broad Brook, Connecticut. Originally called A.F. Geissler, the store carried dry goods, canned foods, and bulk staples, which were carefully packaged for each customer. Adolph personally delivered groceries in his Model T Roadster, a forward-thinking approach that set the foundation for a century of customer-first service. Over the years, Geissler’s grew into a trusted independent grocer, expanding across Connecticut and Massachusetts while remaining family-owned.

In 2024, Geissler’s Supermarket proudly became the new owners of Fitzgerald’s Foods, ensuring that this legacy of family-owned, community-focused service continues. As a fellow independent grocer with over 100 years of history, Geissler’s shares the same deep-rooted values of quality, customer care, and local commitment. Today, Geissler’s is led by the fourth generation of the family: Robert Rybick, Eric Nilsson, Ryan Nilsson, and Andrew Rybick. They continue to honor the traditions set forth by both Adolph Geissler and the Fitzgerald brothers.

Under Geissler’s ownership, Fitzgerald’s Foods remains the neighborhood store that families have relied on for generations. 

“We are honored to continue serving Simsbury with the same dedication to fresh foods, friendly service, and strong community ties that the Fitzgerald family started 79 years ago,” Bob Rybick, President & CEO.”