June Business of the Month: Lamparelli Oil

Sponsored by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI) and the Canton Economic Development Committee

Most towns in Massachusetts have a local fuel oil dealer. Canton’s is Frank Lamparelli Oil.

If you were warm this winter and you use oil heat, chances are it was Frank Lamparelli Oil who helped make sure your system was up and running. The business, located on Turnpike Street, was started in 1929 by Frank Lamparelli’s father in Dorchester. Present owners, Frank Sr. and Helen, relocated to Canton in 1961. Their sons, Frank Jr. and Michael, are involved in the day-to-day operation.

From the humble beginnings hauling ice and range oil in five gallon cans to providing heating oil and services to hundreds of clients in Canton and the surrounding communities, the Lamparelli family follows a simple philosophy: “Treat your customers the way you want to be treated.”

It is a philosophy that seems to work. Frank Lamparelli Oil continues to provide its clients with award-winning service using cutting-edge technology. It is recognized as the “No. 1 rated” fuel oil company on the south shore for the past five years by Consumers’ Checkbook, received the 2010 Super Service Award by Angie’s List, and has an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau.

More than just an oil company, Frank Lamparelli Oil was a pioneer in the fleet refueling business. It all began behind Paul’s Distributors in 1979. Frank Sr. was approached by a business owner while Frank was refueling an ice cream truck. Now, their night crew fuels hundreds of vehicles after business hours for improved business efficiency. They also provide gasoline and off-road diesel for generators, rail cars and off-road use vehicles.

The next big change in liquid energy will be bio-fuels. A renewable source of feed stock blended with current distillates will reduce future dependence on foreign supply. Natural gas cannot provide a renewable component. Frank Lamparelli Oil presently has both residential and commercial clients using bio-fuels.

Now all Canton residents have the opportunity to use Frank Lamparelli. With a recent expansion of the service department, the company now provides air conditioning and natural gas service and installation work — which is good to know when you need a fast, reliable and professional response.

Being Canton’s local fuel dealer, Frank Lamparelli Oil provides a community presence. The company supports the town in many ways. Every year, Frank Lamparelli sponsors numerous town events, educational, religious and civic activities, and local sports. The company employs many Canton residents and services many households and businesses in Canton 24/7, 365 days a year, and for the last 50 years — headquartered right here in Canton.

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Posted by Canton Citizen on Jun 29 2011. Filed under Business. Both comments and pings are currently closed.