‘Produce Pete’ Peter Napolitano passes away at 80

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of death.Peter Napolitano, a renowned and beloved TV personality, has passed away. He was 80 at the time of his passing. The cause of his passing has not been disclosed to the public yet. He was best known for his weekly segments on TV about vegetable and fruit produce on ‘Weekend Today in New York.’The news of his passing was confirmed by NBC New York on January 26 by senior VP Amy Morris. Her statement read, “For more than 30 years, WNBC viewers tuned in on Saturday mornings to watch ‘Produce Pete’ offer his fruit and vegetables recommendations as well as cooking tips on ‘Weekend Today in New York’. He was a beloved member of our station family, and our viewers felt the same way - visiting him at our Health Expo, our Feeding our Families Food Drives, or the many farmers markets across New Jersey where he always felt right at home.”Steven Bognar, the managing editor of the channel, also shared a post on his social media, remembering the beloved chef. He wrote, “His warmth, kindness and love for his work will be missed by all of us.”