Michael Pratt:
CLASS OF 1979
Troy High SchoolClass of 1979
Troy, NY
SUNY Hudson Valley Community CollegeClass of 1981
Troy, NY
Troy Public Elementary School 14Class of 1975
Troy, NY
St. Francis De Salles SchoolClass of 1973
Troy, NY
Michael's Story
Life
I was born and raised in Troy, NY as an only child; attending St. Francis de Sales from Kindergarden through 6th grade, when that school closed permanently. I then attended P.S. #14 for 7th & 8th grades; then on to Troy High, and later HVCC. I was employed by Price Chopper Supermarkets starting three months before high school graduation (except for six months when I tried my hand at convenience store management),retiring in 2014. I got married in May of 1988 and divorced in August of 1992. I've been in a relationship with a terrific lady since 1995. I have no kids; and it isn't likely now that I ever will. (sorry Mom & Dad-no grand kids for you).
College
I attended HVCC (well, sort of!) from August 1979 until December of 1980. Actually, I spent more time at the game room in the campus center, and at the bar down the street. Remember Aunt Mame's? There is a Taco Bell there now. I never actually went to the Country Grove (the G building) until my 3rd semester at HVCC. I'm still kicking ...Expand for more
my self in the ass for not completing college, but I sure had a lot of fun!
Workplace
I began my career with Price Chopper in March of 1979. I worked in the store that used to be in Troy Plaza until September of 1987. I managed a convenience store called SuperMart (in Rensselaer) from October 1987 until March of 1988; before returning to Price Chopper (in Hudson Valley Plaza) in April of 1988. That store closed in October of 2002, with a new Super Center opening within the same plaza. The grand opening was exciting, and the new store is nice, but I miss many of the people that I worked with in the other two stores. I have worked mostly as a cashier and back-up supervisor, but have experience in many other departments. I also had a part time job in the old Fays drug store (now Rite Aid) in the same plaza from April until November of 1991. I had about a year of bartending experience with Germania Hall in the early 1990's. That was probably my most fun job of all.. I officially retired in 2014.
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