Village Super Market, Inc. Announces the Passing of Its Chairman of the Board William Perry Sumas

Core Points - Village Super Market, Inc. announced the passing of William P. Sumas, the Chairman of the Board, who was a key leader in the Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative and the supermarket industry [1][2] - Sumas was recognized for his visionary leadership, dedication to the community, and significant contributions to the success of Village Super Market [2] - He served as Chairman of the Board since 2017 and was the longest-serving Chairman of the New Jersey Food Council from 2000 to 2007 [3] Company Overview - Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of 34 supermarkets across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania under the ShopRite and Fairway banners, as well as three Gourmet Garage specialty markets in New York City [4] - Robert Sumas, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, will serve as the interim Chairman of the Board until a new Chair is appointed [4]