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Industry loses Aramark's John Orobono

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August 14, 2023

John Orobono

John Orobono, a longtime Aramark executive, passed away at his home, according to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was 72 and suffered from kidney cancer.

Orobono began his Aramark career in the 1970s. He rejoined the company in 1981 after leaving to work at other food companies and was named vice president of purchasing and distribution services in 1990 and senior vice president of supply chain in 1994.

He retired in 2015 before rejoining the company when John Zillmer became CEO.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, sons John, Jr. and David, five grandchildren and a sister.

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