Family pay tribute to famous Bishopstoke ice-cream man
A well-known ice cream seller, who served up treats to generations of families since the 1970s, has died. Pasquale Marucci, who passed away aged 86, had been supplying ice cream to the families of Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Bishops Waltham and Wickham for over 40 years. After moving to the area from Italy in 1959, Pasquale originally got a job on a farm, before starting his own business, Marucci’s Ice Cream, in 1972. Now, hundreds have taken to social media to pay their respects leaving Pasquale’s family "overwhelmed" with how popular he was. Edana Cowey, Mr Marucci’s daughter, sa...
Source: hampshirechronicle.co.uk