The Gatto family is proud to announce the merger of Gatto H-D and Three Rivers H-D into "Three Rivers Harley-Davidson" which will be the only H-D dealership in Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh metro area! Therefore, Gatto H-D at the Tarentum location will be discontinued as an authorized H-D location. George Gatto was one of the dealers who recently bought out Hot Metal Harley-Davidson. Now the three stores are all merging into one “Super Harley-Davidson Dealership.” Three Rivers Harley-Davidson will be the biggest, best and the only Harley-Davidson Dealership in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area once this merger takes effect.
As the local H.O.G. Chapter (Pittsburgh Harley Owners Group Chapter #2224) notes, “This is also bittersweet for George and the Gatto family because they are closing their family namesake store, in which we all are sad to see Gatto Harley-Davidson closing and for the Gatto Harley-Davidson Dealership team. This also should let the Gatto family know how much faith, respect and trust that Harley-Davidson has for the Gatto family because they know they will make this adventure succeed.
“We are planning a big remodel at Three Rivers,” says second generation Dealernews cover dealer George Gatto Jr. “It’s going to take time and a lot of effort to get this done. We are already working on the design and will do the construction in phases so we affect daily operations. It’s going to be challenging and a lot of work, but we have a good team in place plus all of the Tarentum store employees will be joining the Three Rivers Team. Greatly appreciate each and every chapter member, your friendship, and support.
Gatto Harley-Davidson first opened in 1964 by Loretta and George Gatto Sr. The business continues to be run by the Gatto family, keeping the family traditions going with monthly events, community outreach, and top-of-the-line customer service. “Mixed emotions, for sure, but progress means change,” says the family matriarch. “Our sons have worked as hard as ever and this opportunity is a tremendous change for our family. We have great memories from the years since Harley-Davidson joined our line of motorcycles, mostly the terrific people we served who became friends for life.”
Although no longer a Harley-Davidson dealership, Gatto Cycle Shop, home to powersports, watersports, pontoons, bicycles, parts and accessories, will remain in the historic building in Tarentum at 117 E 7th Ave. and stay in the Gatto family.
