About Us
James P. Butler returned from WWII and was
granted a NYS Liquor license
in September of 1945. Butler's Liquors was born
on the corner of High &
Lemon streets in Buffalo's "Fruitbelt". With help and encouragement from
NYS Assemblyman William J. Butler (Mark's Grandfather), the Butler's
family
business was on its way. James appeal in a very competitive business was
his
devotion to his customers, hard work ethic and his interest in the
community. After a move to the suburbs in 1970 (Sheridan Plaza, Town of
Tonawanda) they opened on the westside of the plaza which was next to
the
then Marine Midland Bank (now HSBC). In 1972 it was over to the eastside
of the
plaza (current larger location) which was at the time next to the
old Acme
supermarket (currently Sears Hardware). Many neighbors later and
after several remodels the business is still there today.
Mark J. Butler
joined the business in December of 1980 upon graduation from
Geneseo State University. He became part owner in 1985 and completed
purchase of
the business in 1995 upon James's retirement. With a strong
sense of dedication and an appreciation of it's loyal neighborhood
cliental, Mark is proud to be still there to
meet and greet his
customers, some of them second and third generations! At the time of
this
writing, Butler's has been in business 64 years!
A true fixture in the
community.
Mark grew up in Kenmore, and went to school
locally,( Kenmore
West '76 & Geneseo State '80) He joined the Liquor Store in 1980,
purchasing the family business in 1995. Mark is
married to his wife
Jackie and is a father of two, Michael and Madeline. To
say he enjoys the business would be an understatement!
Mark's avocation is soccer officiating. He
is the longtime
President of both the local High School and College soccer officials
associations. He is also a college assigner and is the NYS coordinator
of the
National Referee Program for College Soccer.
Tom "Bird" Tomaselli, Manager
tom@butlerliquors.com
tom@butlerliquors.com
Tom grew up in Kenmore, and went to school locally, (Kenmore West
'76 &
Geneseo State) He has been in the liquor business since 1987 as both a
sales rep
for a local wholesaler and in his current position. Tom's passion is
wine. He is
the guy who is the buyer of the higher end wines for the store (never
w/o tasting first!). He can tell you what wines to purchase and what
food will pair up well with them. He has a large local loyal following
of customers and his recommendations are usually a big hit. Bird
enjoys cooking and entertaining at his home in Kenmore that he shares
with his Pitt-Bull "Layla".
The Crew
The staff at Butler's is at your service.
Many of the young people that
have worked here through the years have enjoyed their
affiliation
so much that they have stayed right through their college years and
beyond. We
strive for fast friendly personal service and firmly believe you can
still shop
at a store where "they know your name"! Let us help you with your next
party or
special occasion large or small. Hey, as Mark
would say "we will even help
you drink it!"
CHEERS!
CHEERS!
