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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-12 11:38 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 21:28 CST
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# Dave Cossetta, owner of St. Paul's Cossetta, dies in Rome

Dave Cossetta, fourth-generation owner of St. Paul's Cossetta Italian market, died in Rome Wednesday at age 70, according to Cossetta's social media.

Section: [Culture & Events](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/life.md) · Entities: [Dave Cossetta](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/dave-cossetta.md), [Cossetta](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/cossetta.md)

## Coverage

- [Bring Me The News](https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/dave-cossetta-4th-generation-owner-of-cossetta-in-st-paul-dies-in-rome), 2026-11-12 11:38 CST: Dave Cossetta, 4th-generation owner of Cossetta in St. Paul, dies in Rome
- [MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/12/dave-cossetta-owner-of-st-pauls-cossetta-restaurant-dies-unexpectedly-in-rome), 2026-11-12 14:29 CST: Owner of Cossetta in St. Paul dies in Rome
- [WCCO (CBS Minnesota)](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/dave-cossetta-obit-st-paul-cossetta-restaurant-owner-minnesota/), 2026-11-12 17:52 CST: Dave Cossetta, torchbearer for St. Paul's iconic 115-year-old Italian market, dies in Rome
- [FOX 9](https://www.fox9.com/news/cossetta-owner-dave-cossetta-dies-italy-st-paul-loses-local-legend), 2026-11-12 21:28 CST: Cossetta owner Dave Cossetta dies in Italy: St. Paul loses a local legend

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