In 1962, a young couple, Rosanne and Bill Fitzula, Jr., opened a variety store to serve the needs of the mostly middle class Italian families that lived in the area. Located 90 miles North of New York City on the western shores of the Hudson River in the quaint Village of West Haverstraw, they began their life journey together. The store fronted Railroad Avenue and Bill and Rosanne lived upstairs allowing them to work side by side in their labor of love. Over the next 10 years their store prospered and their little family grew. They raised two handsome boys, Billy, Freddy and one beautiful daughter Cindy.

In the early 1970's Bill decided to transform the variety store into a full fledged jewelry store and after years of night classes and endless training successfully converted their little store into a full service jewelry store focusing on diamonds and watches.

For the next 25 years Rosanne and Bill watched their children grow up, begin families of their own and tinkered with the inventory to match the changing needs of the locale community.

In 1997 under the capable direction of their son Billy they launched their first website. They were far ahead of their time and experimented constantly as they awaited the world to beat a small path to their door.

In 2000, Rosanne passed away, causing Bill to close down the store for three months. During those three months Bill reflected on his life, his lost love Rosanne and the wonderful family he had been blessed with. With the support and encouragement of his three children he once again made a change in the direction of the store. He decided the time was right to pursue a dream he and Rosanne had to focus their attention on the gifts and collectible market. For the next three years Bill and his children, all who worked part time as needed, transitioned the store from exclusively jewelry to primarily gifts and collectibles focusing on those hard to get pieces that weren’t readily available in the area.

By 2003 the neighborhood and the surrounding area had changed. The quaint little neighborhood made up of small family owned businesses had morphed into another suburb of New York City complete with fast food restaurants and giant box national retailers. It was once again time for a major change.

Bill decided to move his store to the little town of West Milford, NJ. Located in the "Heart of the Highlands". He once again has found the idyllic serenity that he once knew in the Village of West Haverstraw.

After spending 11 years in West Milford an opportunity to own their own building presented itself. With vision and foresight Bill and Billy purchased the old diner in Greenwood Lake, New York. They renovated the building adding a second floor which is used as their storage area. The grand opening of the new building was May 1, 2015. "We chose Greenwood Lake because it's a vibrant community," says Bill. "There are people walking downtown, kids playing on the field across the street and a lot of events that bring people together here." Billy added that he looks forward to being in Greenwood Lake for as long as his parents were in West Haverstraw.

"We welcome the Fitzula familty to Greenwood Lake," says Kevin Sweeney, President of the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce. "They have done an outstanding job completely renovating the building they purchased and we thank them for thier investment in our downtown."

If you happen to find yourself in the area please stop in and say hello and take your time looking around the shop that Rosanne and Bill started 45 years ago. Don't rush, we are glad you've come and we are in no hurry to see you leave, as this is where we come to relax and enjoy life.

Bill and Billy Fitzula

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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Linda D.
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Received just what I ordered and it's the perfect gift.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Teri L.
1 day ago , CA

Love these items - We are a cat rescue and decorate our shelter with items like these!


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Lainey D.
1 day ago , MO

Gr8

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Cute ????


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Lisa W.
1 day ago , MD

good

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brand


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Sylvia H.
1 day ago , TX

I like the fact that they will wrap the gift & had cute ones to choose from !!!


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Mary K.
1 day ago , WA

Excellent customer service!

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I was looking for a good size very cute teddy bear, and this one fit the bill!


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Sally B.
3 days ago , TX

Easy and exactly what I was searching for at a great price.

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Looking for matching jar I purchased at a hotel gift shop.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer REMBERTO R.
3 days ago , CA


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Crystal W.
3 days ago , CA

Nice selection

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Super soft bunnies


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Marianne
3 days ago , IL

Excellent, as was another purchase of a hard to locate Byers piece from
Fitzulas. I appreciate the thorough wrapping/packing. The piece arrived in perfect condition.

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Fits with my Irish dancer and

Irish Santa Claus-like figures, for

St. Patrick’s Day.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Mya
3 days ago , NY

Really fast shipping! Excellent quality of materials too!

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Gift for my teachers


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Gwenda D.
3 days ago , TN

Items as shown and arrived quickly. Love the earrings.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Lisa
3 days ago , CT

Quick, easy, and resonable


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Mike C.
3 days ago , LA

They shipped my items fast! They also automatically provided tracking for my order.

Would Recommend!


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer carmela R.
3 days ago , PA

It was great

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My daughter loves it


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Judy M.
4 days ago , CA

Good product. Cannot wait to see it.

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Perfect for my theme as incoming president of a nonprofit organization.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Andrea E.
4 days ago , PA

Address didn't show up so they called to confirm and were very kind to ensure package made it to the right place. My granddaughter is thrilled with her new egg and bunny for easter


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Kerry G.
4 days ago , NY

Shipped fast and like a pro! Purchase with extreme confidence from Fitzulas! Will defiintely be ordering again!

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Big Byer's Choice fan!


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Joan J.
5 days ago , AZ

No problems

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I collect Mexican Christmas decor.


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Shopper Approved - Verified Customer Mary L.
6 days ago , CT

Excellent, an interesting collection of gifts. I will be ordering again, you have a koala bear statue that I'm eyeballing!

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Have white chickadee curtains,my birds look beautiful on the windows


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