American chef and television personality
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Key moments and achievements from Peter Napolitano's life.
Peter was born
· North Haledon, New Jersey, USA
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Peter Napolitano started selling fruits and vegetables at his familys farmers market in 1953, beginning a lifelong connection to the produce industry that would span over seven decades. The experience instilled in him the deep knowledge of fresh food that later made him a beloved television personality.
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Peter Napolitano started selling fruits and vegetables at his familys farmers market in 1953, beginning a lifelong connection to the produce industry that would span over seven decades. The experience instilled in him the deep knowledge of fresh food that later made him a beloved television personality.
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In 1970, Napolitano took over the family business, Napolitano Produce Inc., in Bergenfield, New Jersey. He grew the small neighborhood operation into a thriving enterprise that would serve the community for a total of 53 years across three generations of the Napolitano family.
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In 1970, Napolitano took over the family business, Napolitano Produce Inc., in Bergenfield, New Jersey. He grew the small neighborhood operation into a thriving enterprise that would serve the community for a total of 53 years across three generations of the Napolitano family.
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In 1992, Napolitano began his regular Saturday appearances on NBC New Yorks Weekend Today in New York as Produce Pete, offering viewers expert advice on selecting, storing, and cooking fresh fruits and vegetables. His segments became a weekend morning staple for families across the tri-state area.
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In 1992, Napolitano began his regular Saturday appearances on NBC New Yorks Weekend Today in New York as Produce Pete, offering viewers expert advice on selecting, storing, and cooking fresh fruits and vegetables. His segments became a weekend morning staple for families across the tri-state area.
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Napolitano authored three books sharing his knowledge of produce and cooking, extending his mission to educate and inspire people about fresh food beyond the television screen. The books reflected the same passion and expertise that made his TV segments so popular.
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Napolitano authored three books sharing his knowledge of produce and cooking, extending his mission to educate and inspire people about fresh food beyond the television screen. The books reflected the same passion and expertise that made his TV segments so popular.
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Napolitano appeared on NBC New York for more than 30 years, making Produce Pete one of the longest-running recurring segments in local television history. His signature sign-off, If you eat right, youre going to live right, became a beloved catchphrase for viewers across the region.
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Napolitano appeared on NBC New York for more than 30 years, making Produce Pete one of the longest-running recurring segments in local television history. His signature sign-off, If you eat right, youre going to live right, became a beloved catchphrase for viewers across the region.
Peter Napolitano passed away
