Jim Genuardi, right, and his wife Kitty Genuardi, left, join former Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey and former PFMA staff member John Kulik at a PFMA Convention. Vincent “Jim” Genuardi, 88, who with his four brothers helped build Genuardi’s Supermarkets into a chain of more than 30 stores, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on October 12, 2017 in Gladwyne, Pa.
Genuardi was a longtime PFMA member who recognized the importance of working with government leaders and educating them on the impact proposed legislation could have on his stores. He served as chairman of FoodPAC for many years. In 1983, he organized the first FoodPAC golf outing and continued to plan and participate in the golf outings until his retirement.
PFMA President Emeritus David McCorkle remembers Genuardi as a mentor to him and a role model for professionals in the food industry and the community.
“Jim Genuardi served with distinction as the Chair of PFMA’s Political Action Committee and as a PFMA Board officer and director for a decade,” McCorkle said. “His quiet leadership flowed from his belief that the team had a better chance of accomplishing objectives if all members trusted one another and supported mutually beneficial goals. Clearly his sports background and strong sense of family guided his business and personal life.”
Genuardi served in the National Guard 111th infantry in 1953. In addition to PFMA, he was a member of many organizations, including the National Grocers Association and the Norristown Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife Evilee (Kitty) Genuardi, Gladwyne; son David Genuardi (wife Maribeth), Fort Washington; son Jim Genuardi (wife Debbie), Gwynedd Valley; daughter Lisa Wilson (husband Nicholas), Bala Cynwyd; brothers Tom Genuardi (wife Gloria), Blue Bell; and Sal Genuardi (wife Eleanor), Newport Beach, Ca.; sister Rose Scotti, West Norriton; two stepsons, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral services were private.
Genuardi was a longtime PFMA member who recognized the importance of working with government leaders and educating them on the impact proposed legislation could have on his stores. He served as chairman of FoodPAC for many years. In 1983, he organized the first FoodPAC golf outing and continued to plan and participate in the golf outings until his retirement.
PFMA President Emeritus David McCorkle remembers Genuardi as a mentor to him and a role model for professionals in the food industry and the community.
“Jim Genuardi served with distinction as the Chair of PFMA’s Political Action Committee and as a PFMA Board officer and director for a decade,” McCorkle said. “His quiet leadership flowed from his belief that the team had a better chance of accomplishing objectives if all members trusted one another and supported mutually beneficial goals. Clearly his sports background and strong sense of family guided his business and personal life.”
Genuardi served in the National Guard 111th infantry in 1953. In addition to PFMA, he was a member of many organizations, including the National Grocers Association and the Norristown Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife Evilee (Kitty) Genuardi, Gladwyne; son David Genuardi (wife Maribeth), Fort Washington; son Jim Genuardi (wife Debbie), Gwynedd Valley; daughter Lisa Wilson (husband Nicholas), Bala Cynwyd; brothers Tom Genuardi (wife Gloria), Blue Bell; and Sal Genuardi (wife Eleanor), Newport Beach, Ca.; sister Rose Scotti, West Norriton; two stepsons, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral services were private.
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