Family-owned Central Drug Store in San Francisco closes its doors after serving the community since the early 1900s, with owner Jerry Tonelli retiring after 50 years.

Central Drug Store in the Excelsior District will be closing its doors on July 15 after over 100 years. Owner Jerry Tonelli announced he will be retiring.

After more than a century, the Central Drug Store in San Francisco is closing its doors as the owner takes a well-deserved break.

Jerry Tonelli talks to Mark Farrell outside Central Drug Store on Mission Street in the Excelsior. October 24, 2024. Photo by Kelly Waldron. “I think his campaign is fading fast. Most of the polling ...