From the Army to antiques. A Citrus County couple has decided to hang up their uniforms and focus on mementos of the past.
- Cordy Dininno, Aaron Finkel both served in the Army
- Dininno also served community as police and corrections officer
- Pair has now opened Aunt Vera's Antiques in Inverness
Cordy Dininno and Aaron Finkel have switched gears in a big way. Antiques are now a huge part of their life and they're enjoying every minute of it.
“It's my passion,” said Dininno.
Before these two opened up Aunt Vera's Antiques just south of Inverness, they were in a very different line of work. Dininno and Finkel were both in the Army, Dininno serving as a personnel specialist and Finkel a drill sergeant.
Dininno followed that career with one as a police and corrections officer.
“Here I get to spend time with antiques and the computer,” Dininno said. “There I dealt with a lot of other stuff."
From the military and law enforcement, to antiques. Two very different worlds.
“It's a lot more fun,” said Finkel.
How did the transition begin? The pair got involved in the yard sale scene, and one thing led to another. Dininno chose to quit her job as a corrections officer and they opened up the business.
The two say what they learned traveling all over Europe in the Army helps them in their line of work today.
“I’ve been to Germany, France, Italy, so when items come in, it helps with the research,” Dininno said.