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After photographer Gene Mopsik retired, he developed a new career. He’s the ‘loxsmith’ at Biederman’s.

At 72, he was looking to occupy his days. Then, the fish case called. Call it a spawn-taneous decision.

Gene Mopsik slices gravlax at Biederman's Specialty Foods, an appetizing shop near the Italian Market in South Philadelphia.
Gene Mopsik slices gravlax at Biederman's Specialty Foods, an appetizing shop near the Italian Market in South Philadelphia.Read moreMONICA HERNDON / Staff Photographer