10/19/2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Mike Sofo, a remarkable man whose leadership, generosity, and genuine love for people touched so many lives.
To those of us fortunate enough to work alongside him, Mike was so much more than the leader of Sofo Foods. He was a mentor who guided us, a teacher who challenged us, a friend who shared in our joys and struggles, and, above all, family.
Mike understood that the true strength of a company lies in its people. He believed in building relationships, celebrating accomplishments, and making time for laughter, friendship, and connection. He had a way of making people feel valued, appreciated, and proud to be part of the Sofo Foods family. His leadership extended far beyond the business. He cared about the people behind it.
Perhaps nothing demonstrated that more than a moment we will carry in our hearts forever.
This past summer, despite facing a serious illness, Mike made the effort to attend our team member golf outing. He was there to personally greet our team members, share a few moments together, and send everyone off to enjoy a day of fun and friendship. Knowing what he was going through made his presence all the more meaningful. It was both inspiring and heartbreaking. It was moment that spoke volumes about the man we knew and loved.
Today, we feel the tremendous weight of losing someone who meant so much to so many. There is an emptiness that words cannot adequately express. Yet, even in our grief, we find comfort and strength in knowing that Mike's influence will live on through the people he inspired, the relationships he nurtured, and the company he devoted so much of his life to building.
For generations, Sofo Foods has been built on a foundation of family, integrity, hard work, loyalty, and relationships that extend far beyond business. Mike carried those values forward with pride, and they remain firmly woven into the fabric of who we are.
Today, with our strong Executive Team and the fourth generation of Sofo family leadership carrying that legacy forward, our company remains strong, united, and committed to the future. The foundation Mike helped strengthen is enduring, and the people he believed in are dedicated to honoring everything he worked so hard to build.
To our valued customers, vendors, industry partners, competitors, and friends, we are deeply grateful for the relationships and trust you have shared with Mike and the Sofo family over the years. Please know that our commitment to you remains as strong as ever. The Sofo family and our dedicated team will continue moving forward with the same passion, determination, integrity, and personal commitment that defined Mike's leadership.
We will honor Mike not only through our memories and our words, but through our actions. By supporting one another. By taking pride in our work. By treating people like family. By finding reasons to laugh and celebrate together. And by carrying forward the values and traditions that meant so much to him.
Mike's greatest legacy is not simply the company he helped build. It is the people he believed in, the lives he touched, and the sense of family he created along the way.
Rest in Peace Mike. You were more than our leader. You were part of our lives. We will miss your presence, your laughter, and the way you brought people together. Your legacy will live on in all of us.
The Sofo Foods Family
