I was 18 when I started working for Mr B at SVH, and am proud to say I am still there after over 40 years. I have many fond memories of Mr B. Like a lot of staff. Knocking on his office door each morning for the allocated post he would always be sat there with the wonderful smell of fresh coffee, and a bellowing “Good morning” He had a way of being firm, but also encouraging at the same time giving you confidence in your role. Mr. B will be sorely missed. 💔 Out thoughts and prayers to Mrs B, Graziella, Patrizia, Alessandro and all the family.

I knew Mr. Bacci for over 30 years. He was a kind man and always help me any way he could, indeed he was like a father to me and I will miss him. My thoughts today for his family

Mr B has been a massive influence on my and my family's life ever since 1964/65 when firstly my uncle and then shortly after my dad went to work for what was then Bacci & Bacci . SVH became my dad's life and thanks to Mr B , he had a good and fulfilling one and he was extremely proud of his association with Mr & Mrs B . He and Mr B became close friends. In the days when SVH was not the huge business it is today, every Friday night Mr B would give my dad or one of the lads , usually Ronnie, money and a gang of us would go to the nearby Knowsley and celebrate pay day with a few pints on Mr B. Every Saturday lunchtime Mr B would despatch someone to get lunch ( no Deliveroo in those days ) and we would feast on Mortadella , Salami and other meats or proper Kentucky Fried Chicken. Also in the days before computers, when everything was handwritten, every month or so ,after closing, a group of workers including Mr B, would do a vehicle stock take and hire agreement check. Mr B would be on fire, especially if he found a customer was still being charged for a vehicle they had returned or even worse , they were NOT being charged for one they had ! Stock take completed Mr B would then often take us all to the Bell Waldron restaurant . The food was wonderful but the biggest thrill for me was that , thanks to Mr B , I got to meet my idol Colin Bell. I have known Mr B and his family for what seems like forever. Mr B has always been supportive of me , he has always given me advice and assistance when I needed it ( and also the occasional rollocking when I deserved it ! ). I smile thinking of our phone calls which , after telling me about something that needed to be done , Mr B would simply end by saying "......QUICK " . Throughout my teenage / college years I worked at SVH during vacations. After graduation i tried something else which didnt work out . I remember seeing Mr (& Mrs B) in his office and Mr B said to me "I will be good for you and I think you will be good for me " ( obviously I agreed with the latter ) . Well, Mr B you certainly kept your side of the bargain I hope I kept mine. RIP

Such sad news I had the pleasure of knowing Mr B for over 18 years a brilliant business man it was always a pleasure to meet with him an absolute gentleman. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts with all the family at this sad time.

My thoughts go out to the family at this sad time. Mr. B will be deeply missed by many for a long time to come.

Rest in peace Mr B, it has been a great pleasure to have been classed as a true friend of yours for over 40 years and our thoughts are with the family at this time. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

I used to go to Salford Van Hire as a lad, with my dad, nearly 40 years ago, when he would buy trucks/lorries off Mr B to sell on, and my dad always held him in a very high regard. Then around 10 years ago I was asked to come and look at some vehicles and was invited to go up to see Mr B. I remember knocking at the office door and a booming voice from within shouted "Come". I was a little apprehensive to meet Mr B. as his reputation for no nonsense, straight talking was well known. I shouldn't have worried as I could not have been more warmly greeted and made to feel welcome. I then went on to buy many trucks in the years that followed off Mr B and Alessandro, and somehow I always managed to pay more than I promised myself I would go. Mr B, is a legend of the industry and I feel honoured to have known him, I will miss him dearly.

Mr B made a significant impact in creating jobs, memories and helping people and companies far and wide to accomplish what they needed to do. Despite being the chairman of a company the door was always open, not just a boss or owner but someone that was approachable and had time for his staff. I have very fond memories of Mr B, the never say no approach to business to ensure people kept coming back. I’ve never had a job where you actually get given the position by the owner in his office which was very special. You will be sorely missed by many many people that you have dealt with in nearly 60 years of business and I offer all my condolences to your family.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. A great man who will be sorely missed.

Mr B Went from a business man to a great friend who supported my business through a very difficult time and would like to pass my wishes to his loving family at there difficult time Rest In Peace Mr B 💔

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