No one ever expected a summer job to turn into a multi- generational, family-run business. That’s just what happened with our company, Barkocy Brothers, Inc.
As a young man, our father, Gene Barkocy, worked a part-time summer job as an apprentice carpenter in his hometown of Tresckow, PA. As it turned out, he befriended a French contractor who introduced him to various trades, primarily roofing, siding and carpentry. He continued to work with this contractor during his summers and on break from college, where he was acquiring his business and history degrees. During that same time period, Gene’s older brother, Joe, also worked as a contractor on weekends.
After college, both brothers entered into their planned vocations, both continuing to work part-time in the home improvement industry. Recognizing a need in the marketplace for a reputable, customer-centric competitor, on September 1, 1985 in Ridgewood, NJ, Gene and Joe launched Barkocy Brothers, Inc. We have since branched out beyond the scope of Ridgewood and now serve all of Northern and Central New Jersey.
As with most family-run businesses, the entire family became involved. At an early age, myself, Bruce and my other three brothers learned these trades from our father and uncle. But, our father insisted that we continue our formal education. In 1999, I received my B.S. in Health and Sport Science from the University of Richmond while Bruce received his B.A. in Business with a concentration in Marketing from Loyola College two years later in 2001. After graduation, both Bruce and I came into the fold at Barkocy Brothers, Inc. full-time and since that time, we became involved in all daily operations.
Now, my brother and I have become the face of the company and we are looking to continue the vision set forth by my father and uncle of supplying homeowners and commercial property owners with quality materials along with expert knowledge and superior installation. As we move forward with this philosophy in mind, we are prepared to listen to your needs and give you the product and service that you deserve. We hope that you will become our next and most valued customer.
