Article From TRA+C Magazine Pacelli’s Bakery Opens in Rocky Mount

What happens when a successful engineer decides to follow a passion for baking?

For Gabby Pacelli, it meant leaving behind a career in engineering and taking a leap of faith to create something special for the Rocky Mount community.

In the latest edition of the Tar River Art & Culture Magazine, we share the story behind Pacelli's Bakery, one of Rocky Mount's newest small businesses.

From her early days learning in her family's bakery to building a loyal following through local markets and pop-up events, Gabby's journey is one of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community.

Today, Pacelli's Bakery has become a welcoming neighborhood destination where quality, hospitality, and handcrafted baked goods come together. Her vision was simple: create the kind of bakery where customers are known by name, conversations happen naturally, and every visit feels personal.

The feature explores Gabby's path to opening her storefront, the overwhelming community support she has received, and the thoughtful approach that makes Pacelli's Bakery stand out.

This story is just one of many featured in the newest edition of the Tar River Art & Culture Magazine, where we highlight the artists, makers, musicians, businesses, and storytellers helping shape the culture of the Twin Counties.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the advertisers whose support helped make this publication possible:

• Prime Smokehouse

• Rose Hill Sporting Clays

• Rocky Mount Children's Dentistry

• Scoops on Main

• Live Oak Private Wealth

• Rocky Mount Radiator

• Stone Park Child Care

• Foote Real Estate

• Jon Chelles

• Harrison Family YMCA

• Simmons and Harris Construction

• Metro Maintenance

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Visit Twin County Media - Magazine Publications to read the full story and explore the latest edition of the magazine.