Alfred Imbimbo Jr., former sales and marketing executive at Suntreat, dies at 55
Alfred Imbimbo Jr., former sales and marketing executive at Suntreat, dies at 55
Alfred Constance Imbimbo Jr., a fixture in California’s Central Valley who worked for a number of citrus marketers during his career, died Sept. 7 following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 55.
Described as a stylish dresser, accomplished traveler, foodie, aficionado of produce and lover of all four-footed creatures, Mr. Imbimbo carved our a respected career in the produce industry. From working the docks at LoBue Citrus, the phones and major customers at Riverbend, Paramount and Sunkist, and ultimately serving as vice president of sales and marketing at Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co. in Lindsay, CA, he exhibited a passion for the citrus industry that was known throughout the valley. One of the highlights of his time at Suntreat was shepherding the company’s Sumo Citrus program.
Alfred Constance Imbimbo Jr.
Born in Orange, NJ, on March 1, 1960, Mr. Imbimbo attended Lindsay High School and San Diego State University before graduating from Fresno State in 1990 with a degree in business marketing. It was at Fresno State that he met his wife of 21 years, Julie, about whom he once said, "I just met a girl who is soap and water beautiful!," and, “I wish I could have married her the day I met her.”
Friends have said his relationships were abiding, loyal, deep and passionate, and that he never met a party he didn't want to go to, a car he didn't want to buy, a marlin he didn't want to catch or a friend he didn't want to make.
Mr. Imbimbo is survived by his wife, Julie, and his beloved pups, Gia and Enzo. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Sr., his mother, Margaret, and his younger brother, Anthony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Al's favorite charity, a no kill shelter in Paradise: Animal Care Center of St. John, In Memory of Al Imbimbo, P.O. Box 429 St. John, Virgin Islands 00831-0429. A funeral Mass of Christian burial was held Monday September 14, 2015.