Person:Louis Vitale (1)

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Louis 'Louie' Vitale, Fish Industry Pioneer
b.28 Jul 1902 San Francisco, California
d.11 Oct 1995 Los Angeles County, California
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Francesco Vitale1898 -
  2. Philomena 'Filomena' V. Vitale1900 - 1994
  3. Louis 'Louie' Vitale, Fish Industry Pioneer1902 - 1995
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  • H.  Louis 'Louie' Vitale, Fish Industry Pioneer1902 - 1995
  • W.  Louise G. Foto1908 - 1997
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Facts and Events
Name Louis 'Louie' Vitale, Fish Industry Pioneer
Gender Male
Birth[1] 28 Jul 1902 San Francisco, California
Marriage to Louise G. Foto
Death[1] 11 Oct 1995 Los Angeles County, California
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About Louis "Louie" Vitale

Louis "Louie" Vitale was born 1902 in San Francisco, California, son of Giovanni Vitale (b. abt. 1870) and his first wife, Maria Trapani, who died prior to when Louis was about 3 years old, when he returned to Italy after his mother died. Louis returned to the United States at age 13 on the ship "S.S. America", which arrived in New York on 10 February 1915 with his father and older sister Philomena (age 15). [New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957]. Shortly thereafter, Louis he began his study of the fish business.

After working for his uncle, who was the President of the Western California Fish Company, Louis and his uncle's son-in-law, Frank Tarentino, moved to Los Angeles and started the Los Angeles Smoking and Curing Company (LASCCO) in September 1921. Louis operated the company until he sold it to Ocean Beauty Seafoods of Seattle many years later.

During his ownership of LASCCO, Louis Vitale became a member and supporter of several trade associations. He served as President of the Southern California Fisheries Association and also served as President and Chairman of the National Fisheries Institute, and was a member of the Canadian Fisheries Council.

He also became a member and supporter of a local Southern California food industry trade association, [then called] the Deli Council of Southern California, which later was re-named to the "Dairy/Deli/Bakery Council of Southern California" (or "DDBC").
Louis was recognized for his early contributions to the Council by being awarded the "Big Cheese" in July 1965. LASCCO was a long-time supporter of the Deli Council and advertised in nearly every issue of its monthly magazine, The Deli News [later re-named to the DDBC News], for over 30 years. For his continued and long-standing support of the Council, Louis Vitale was awarded the DDBC's "President's Award" posthumately in January 1996, just a few months after ne died. Louie Vitale will always be remembered fondly by his friends at the DDBC.

Louis Vitale passed away on 11 October 1995 in Los Angeles County, California. He was survived by his wife Louise, two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Death Index, 1940-1997.

    California, Death Index, 1940-1997
    Name: Louis Vitale
    Social Security #: 563140462
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 28 Jul 1902
    Birth Place: California
    Death Date: 11 Oct 1995
    Death Place: Los Angeles
    Mother's Maiden Name: Trapani

  2.   Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

    U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Louis Vitale
    SSN: 563-14-0462
    Last Residence: 91105 Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    BORN: 28 Jul 1902
    Died: 11 Oct 1995
    State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)

  3.   United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626).

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Louis Vitale
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1903
    Birthplace: California
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Son-In-Law
    Spouse's Name: Louise G Vitale
    Father's Birthplace: Italy
    Mother's Birthplace: Italy
    Household Members: Name Age
    Jake S Foto 46
    Louisa M Foto 42
    Anthony J Foto 19
    Louise G Vitale 21
    Louis Vitale 27

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