Deli owner and loved community member, Tony Caputo, has died at age 72

Mar 10, 2021, 4:10 PM | Updated: 4:25 pm

Tony Caputo poses for a portrait at his deli in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday, May 10, 2006. The recently-published book "American Sandwich" picks one sandwich from each state to profile, and named The Caputo to represent Utah. Photo by Jason Olson

BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — The beloved founder of Caputo’s Market has died.

Tony Caputo – born and raised in Utah – opened the deli across from Pioneer Park nearly 25 years ago.

His family says they’re grateful for all the love they’ve received from the community over the years, and especially during this hard time.

Tony Caputo was 72 years old.

This story will be updated.

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