Hotelier who catered for Queen dies
A WELL-RESPECTED and popular Ribble Valley hotelier, who had the privilege to cater for the Queen, has died.
Tributes have been pouring in for Mr Giorgio (George) Flaminio Ronchetti, who died aged 69 with his family beside him.
Mr Ronchetti had lived in Clitheroe for more than 30 years and was described as a "colourful figure".
A native of Como, Italy, he had years of catering experience. During the Second World War his father was a member of the Partigini – a maverick group fighting the dictatorship of Mussolini.
After learning his trade at catering college in Switzerland, Mr Ronchetti moved to the Channel Islands where he had the privilege of serving the Queen and Prince Philip.
He came to Clitheroe and became landlord of the Starkie Arms Hotel in 1972, where he and his wife, Valerie, and their four children remained for many years. He also worked for many years as head chef at Martholme Grange, near Accrington.
Mr Ronchetti retired some years ago due to ill health.
Mr Ronchetti is survived by his children Rico, Steven, Natalia and Ilaria.
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Last Updated:
25 April 2008 11:30 AM
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