New Malden Barbershop Opens In Longtime Gabby's Space

MALDEN, MA — A new barbershop recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening in the former Gabby's Barbershop space. My Pals Barbershop replaced the Edgeworth mainstay, which closed in September after nearly 60 years.

My Pals owner Dominique Peña said John Angelo, owner of Gabby's, inspired her own career.

"His shop was home to many grateful people over the years, making each and every customer feel like family and his recent retirement left many of us feeling empty," Peña said in a statement. "I hope to continue the great legacy of Gabby’s Barbershop."

My Pals is inspired by John Cataldo's private men's club, where members would meet once a month to eat, drink and play Bocce. Peña, Cataldo's granddaughter, saw the memories and friendships formed by that group, and she and her husband hope to foster a similar environment at the barbershop.

Peña has been in the hair industry since 2009, and her husband, Angel, has been a barber for more than five years.

The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.