Founder of SanRemo Bakery in Etobicoke dies from COVID-19

By News Staff

The founder of an iconic Etobicoke bakery has died of COVID-19.

SanRemo Bakery posted on its Instagram account that founder Natale Bozzo died after spending more than six weeks in hospital.

The 75-year-old was reportedly in good health before he caught the virus.

“He fought very hard, he was in good health prior to this, and we learned of his failing health through very difficult phone calls from the hospital and thankfully we were able to say goodbye,” the family said in an Instagram post. “He was larger than life and we will miss him dearly and will work very hard to keep his memory alive and to honour him.”

Bozzo came to Canada from Italy at the age of 15 and began working at a bakery in Little Italy before opening SanRemo in 1969 with his brothers. He took over sole ownership of the bakery in the 90s, manning the business with his three sons. Even in retirement, Bozzo could still be seen at the bakery, lending a hand “as it was his passion,” his family said.

SanRemo closed for two weeks last month after some staff tested positive for the virus.

The bakery says the store has gone through a thorough deep-clean and the affected staff were working off hours and had no contact with customers.

 

 

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Remembering Natale Bozzo

Many took to social media with tributes and remembrances of the beloved baker.

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