Oppy mourns passing of Cal Tribiano
Calvin Tribiano, a veteran Oppy sales executive, passed away on May 6 following a brief illness. He was 71.
Tribiano joined Oppy’s East Coast sales team in 1988. In the subsequent decades, he carved out a legendary sales career with the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, building the market for Oppy products while serving as a trusted mentor to many within the organization.
Tribiano was born on December 25, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied business administration at Wagner College, graduating in 1972 before embarking on his career in produce.
“Cal loved the produce life and lived it to its fullest,” said John Anderson, Oppy chairman, CEO and managing partner. “He will be greatly missed for his professionalism, incredible passion for the business and especially his investment in the development of others.”