Well-known Leeds ice cream man Mr Rossi has died

By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 23rd Jan 2022, 09:21 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2022, 09:42 BST
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A well-known ice cream man across Leeds has died, the company he worked for has confirmed.

Vittorio Di Mascio - who was known across West Yorkshire as Mr Rossi - died on Friday night.

He was a recognisable figure in the Pudsey and Bramley area where he would service ice creams out of his yellow and white ice cream van.

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A Facebook post from Rossi's Ices said: "RIP our good friend Vittorio Di Mascio (Mr Rossi).

Vittorio Di Mascio, who was known as Mr Rossi, has died. (Pic: Rossis ices)Vittorio Di Mascio, who was known as Mr Rossi, has died. (Pic: Rossis ices)
Vittorio Di Mascio, who was known as Mr Rossi, has died. (Pic: Rossis ices)

"It’s with a heavy heart I'm the bearer of sad news he sadly passed away last night. RIP Vittorio you will be missed.

"He served ice cream in a yellow and white Bedford Cf in Leeds (Pudsey / Bramley)."

Local MP Stuart Andrew said: "So sorry to hear the news that local Pudsey legend Mr Rossi has passed away. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He was such delight whenever you met him.

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Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Mr Di Mascio in the comments on the Facebook post.