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Mr. Nick Vitale immigrated to Canada on June 26,
1954. After settling in Windsor, he found work with a produce company
and a few years later, he started his own business as a street
vendor. Mr. Vitale’s business expanded and, in 1960, he began
to supply produce to small restaurants and stores. The business
continued to grow and, in 1973, Nick and his wife, Fina, opened Vitale
Produce. Located at 285 Mercer Street, Vitale Produce was a family
affair. Nick himself
ran the wholesale division with his eldest sons, Bill and Jerry. Fina,
son Frank and daughters Josie and Rosie worked in the City Market
retail section. The company thrived |
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and in 1994, Vitale Produce relocated to its present
location at 1125 Mercer Street. The Canadian Italian |
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Business Professionals Association (CIBPA) presented the “Family
Business of the Year” award to Vitale Produce in 2002. |
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Nick Vitale -Vitale Produce
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Mr. Vitale became involved in Windsor’s Italian community
and participated in the 1976 Easter Seal Telethon. He was president
of the Sicilia Club for eight years and is currently a member of
the Caboto Club. |
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