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Former Parfetts managing director Greg Suszczenia succumbs to cancer

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The former joint managing director at Parfetts, Greg Suszczenia, has died after a battle with brain cancer. Guy Swindell, joint managing director at the wholesaler, said: “Greg was a dedicated colleague who will be remembered fondly by everyone at Parfetts. “He led Parfetts through a period of sustained expansion and had a passion for the …

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