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Beloved Florist Hit By Car Outside Charlestown Shop

BOSTON (CBS) - A popular Charlestown florist remains in critical condition after being hit by a car outside his shop on Main Street Thursday afternoon.

Friday at Bunker Hill Florist, employees tried to keep business open with heavy hearts for Joseph Shadroui whose absence was unmistakable. "He is a very well known guy," said Christine Kerans, a longtime employee.

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Bunker Hill Florist in Charlestown (WBZ-TV)

He's handled just about every wedding in the community in more than thirty years in Charlestown. "Joe is an institution here," said customer Rosann Maden. "I think any girl who lives in Charlestown and is going to be a bride ends up at Joe's."

He was on the job when he was critically injured in the accident. Witnesses say he was just taking flowers out of the company van when he was struck. "All the plants went up in the air. We saw it was a guy carrying plants and when we went over he was half way under the car," said a witness who identified himself as John.

Boston Police say the accident remains under investigation, and it's unclear if the driver will face any charges. The community Shadroui served so well is now pulling for him. "We're getting deliveries out, he would want it that way," said Kerans. "We're doing what we can and hoping for the best."

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