To celebrate Gonnella Baking Company’s 125th Anniversary in 2011, the company’s founding families are asking customers, current and former employees, and friends to 125_Anniversary_Logo_Fiveshare their favorite Gonnella memories from over the years.

“We constantly hear from families who have grown up with Gonnella fresh-baked French loaves at their dinner table,” said Gonnella President Nick Marcucci. “We would like to hear from others who have their own Gonnella bread traditions.

Memories can come from anywhere. Maybe it’s biking to the bakery to get a loaf of fresh Gonnella bread for dinner because your mother said dinner wouldn’t be complete without it, or listening to legendary Chicago sports announcer Wesley “Red” Rush deliver his signature line, “Try Gonnella – it’s swella, fella!”

Anyone with a Gonnella-inspired memory can submit their story online (click here)  – top stories will be posted on the website. The company also plans to select a grand prize winner. Memories can be submitted throughout 2011.

– Guest contributor