Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli remembered

 Charles Pigliacelli
Charles Pigliacelli
(John Vena Inc.)

Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.

“Charlie was a solid guy that I trusted with anything and everything,” John Vena, president of John Vena Inc., said in a statement about Pigliacelli. “He is as responsible for the success of JVI as anyone. He was a mentor to many of our team members. He will always be in our thoughts.”

Pigliacelli retired about 14 years ago after serving as partner and director of store operations for John Vena Inc. He was a member of the company’s leadership team from 1985 to 2008, according to the company.

Born in Philadelphia, Pigliacelli was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a degree in accounting the company said. He began his career in the produce industry during the 1970s at the Philadelphia Food Distribution Center, first with M. Levin & Co. before moving to Ralph D. Hughes Inc and later, to John Vena Inc.

Services will be held on Friday, June 24, at St. Clare of Assisi Parish-St. Michael’s Church, 313 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown, N.J., according to the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Brandywine Valley SPCA in Georgetown, Del., Parish of St. Ann’s in Bethany Beach, Del.
 

 

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