David “Dave” Cossetta, St. Paul Restaurateur Who Expanded a Family Italian Grocery into a Dining Destination, Dies at 70 in Rome
David “Dave” Cossetta died suddenly at age 70 while traveling in Rome, Italy, with family, friends and colleagues, according to a family statement.
A fourth-generation operator of Cossetta Alimentari, Cossetta took charge of the St. Paul family grocery founded by a great-grandfather at age 21.
In 1988, Cossetta moved the business to West Seventh Street and expanded it into an Italian market, deli, bakery and dining destination that welcomed generations of customers.
Days before Cossetta’s death, the Cossetta team earned two awards at the Panettone World Cup in Italy.
Cossetta’s spouse, Gail, and five children survive them, and the family has not yet announced memorial arrangements.
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