Ontario Dealer Vip Palladino, Who Founded Sudbury-Based Group, Dies at 95

Vincenzo “Vip” Palladino, founder of Palladino Auto Group, has died. His auto group owns Subaru of North Bay, and previously owned North Bay Mazda

Sudbury business man headed a successful auto group that now counts seven dealerships to its name

Ontario dealer Vip Palladino, who founded Sudbury-based group, dies at 95

Vip Palladino, who spent his early working years as a professional hockey player, opened his first used-vehicle dealership in 1960, kicking off a decades-long career in automotive.

Vince (Vip) Palladino passes away at 95

The Canadian automotive industry has lost one of its pillars following the passing of Vincenzo (Vip) Palladino, founder and patriarch of the Palladino Auto Group. He was 95. The Palladino Group announced his passing on Tuesday through its social media accounts and said all dealerships will be closed on September 27 in Vip’s honour. Palladino was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Anne, and daughter Janice. He is survived by his son Vince and his …