Volpi Foods, the St. Louis-based, 4th-generation family-owned and operated producer of specialty cured meats since 1902, announces the passing of Chief Emeritus Officer and Master Salumiere Armando Pasetti at the age of 96. Pasetti came to St. Louis from Italy at the age of 14 to work at Volpi Foods with his uncle and Volpi founder, John Volpi. As leader of the Volpi Foods from 1958 to 2002, Armando grew the company into a household name in St. Louis and the Midwest with a reputation for quality and service.
Volpi Foods CEO and Armando’s daughter Lorenza Pasetti states, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of my father, Armando Pasetti. He was a true craftsman and lived his life with passion. He welcomed customers, employees and neighbors as family to our Volpi shop. If you met Armando at the store, his warm caring spirit filled the room and will continue to do so.”