04/08/2026
After many years of serving this incredible community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors in the near future.
While we will still be here working and serving you in the weeks ahead, we wanted to take a moment to share this news and express our heartfelt gratitude.
This is not just the closing of a business, it’s the closing of a chapter that has meant the world to our family.
From the very beginning, this business was built on hard work, faith, and the relationships we’ve been blessed to form along the way. Every handshake, every conversation, every vehicle we worked on, and every smile we shared has left a lasting mark on us. You were never “just customers”, you became friends, neighbors, and in many ways, an extension of our family.
We would be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to honor someone who was truly the heart and soul of this business — Shirley Roccaforte. So many of you knew her, loved her, and were impacted by her kindness, her strength, and the way she treated everyone who walked through our doors. She had a special way of connecting with people, always taking the time to talk, to listen, and to make everyone feel like they mattered. The admiration and respect so many of you still carry for her speaks volumes about the legacy she created here. This business would not be what it became without her, and her spirit will always live on within all of us.
To every single person who trusted us, supported us, recommended us, or simply walked through our doors… thank you. Your loyalty, kindness, and belief in us carried this business through the years, and we are forever grateful.
We’ve watched families grow, seen generations come back to us, and built connections that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. Those memories mean more than words can ever fully express.
This decision was not made lightly. It comes with a lifetime of memories, hard work, and love poured into something that has meant everything to our family. But we move forward with full hearts, knowing how blessed we have been because of all of you.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to serve you, for supporting our family, and for being part of this journey.
With love and sincere gratitude,
Kirk, Aaron, (Shirley) and all the past and present employees of Bridge City Radiator and Auto Repair