Caputo's Market founder Tony Caputo, whose popular deli fed thousands of Utahns through the years and helped revitalize the Pioneer Park neighborhood, died on Wednesday at the age of 72, his family confirmed. Caputo's daughter-in-law Yelena told KSL.com his death was "very sudden" and may be heart-related, but is not tied to COVID-19.

With backing from partners Dr. Dominic Albo and Chris Hase, Caputo opened Caputo's Market & Deli on 300 South, just across from Pioneer Park, in 1997. The market has since become renowned for its high-quality ingredients and rare food items for sale, as well as for quick quality lunches enjoyed by the downtown business community.