June 21, 2006

ISSUE 1121

DIAMOND TOMATO’S JOE BRESCIA PASSES AWAY

Joe Brescia, long-time farm manager for FFVA Producer Member Diamond Tomato, passed away unexpectedly early last week (June 19). He was 53 years old. Mr. Brescia is survived by his wife, Joy, and three children.

We at FFVA would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Brescia.


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DIAMOND TOMATO’S JOE BRESCIA PASSES AWAY