In 1988, Johnny Pesky was a regular customer at the bank in Swampscott where Stacey Bambrick worked. The Red Sox legend would make sure to say goodbye each time he stopped by the bank.

“He would always say ‘see you later, kid,’ ” Bambrick, 42, of Medford, said as she mimicked Pesky tapping her on the chin. “He was a real sweetheart.”