TRAGIC LOSS IN SAN JOSE: La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli has died at 47, leaving the community in shock and mourning a local icon whose impact extended far beyond sandwiches and smiles. Friends, neighbors, and longtime patrons are sharing memories and tributes as they grapple with the sudden news. Details surrounding his passing are still emerging, but the outpouring of respect and affection makes it clear how deeply he was loved and how big a hole his loss leaves in San Jose.
Chris Bertucelli made friends faster than you can stack salami on a roll. For years, customers have known the drill at his family’s popular Italian deli, La Villa, in San…