Gatto's Tires & Auto Service Founder Passes Away

Feb. 13, 2019
Mike Gatto, founder of Gatto's Tires & Auto Service, based in Fla., passed away at 93.

Feb. 13, 2019—Mike Gatto, founder of Gatto's Tires & Auto Service, based in Fla., passed away at 93, Florida Today reports. Gatto had a stroke and passed away the following morning, Pam Gatto-Gallo, daughter and president of Gatto Tires said to Florida Today.

Gatto started his business in 1971 following a 22-year stint of working in sales and marketing at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co, Florida Today reports.

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