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After more than 32 years of slinging pies and stacking sandwiches, Skip and Laurie Wortman are selling the Ferndale Pizza Co. 

In an announcement posted to Facebook this morning, the Wortmans, who bought the pizzeria from Don and Anna Sanfilippo in 1994, thanked Ferndale community for “a lifetime of memories,” but said it’s time to “slow down and have more time with our family.” 

“Over 32 years ago Skip and I made the move to Ferndale, bringing our two children and the dream to open our own restaurant in this wonderful town,” Laurie Wortman wrote. “It has been a joy and an honor to serve this community. Over the years we have been blessed with so many incredible employees, we would not be here without them. … Skip, Kelsey, Ryan and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our family shares a lifetime of memories you’ve made with us. You’ve brought lots of laughter and joy to our little pizzeria.”

The business hasn’t been listed for sale as of yet. Reached by phone this afternoon, a Ferndale Pizza Co. employee told the Outpost that the owners were out of town visiting family and the listing would be made official when they return.