Rino Meglio passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026, at the age of 56, due to heart failure. He was a devoted son to Anna Meglio and Nicola Meglio (predeceased 1980), and a loving brother to Peter Meglio, Enzo Meglio (predeceased 2019), and Maria (Meglio) Traetto.

Rino was a cherished uncle/zio to Cristina Meglio, Nicola Meglio, Nicole Meglio, Matthew Traetto, and Julia Traetto, each of whom brought great joy to his life. He will also be lovingly remembered by his extended family and the many friends whose lives he touched with his infectious personality, generous heart, and unwavering kindness.

Rino truly loved being surrounded by people. He cherished time spent with friends by playing cards, watching movies, traveling to many places around the world, and sharing laughter wherever he went. His presence filled a room, and his ability to connect with others was effortless and genuine.

An incredibly accomplished chef and hospitality professional, Rino owned and operated successful businesses alongside his brothers and proudly represented major hospitality companies throughout his career. His passion, leadership, and dedication earned him numerous accolades, including Regional General Manager of the Year for large corporations such as Cara Foods and Pizza Nova Franchises. Through his work in concept design and development, he also led many restaurants to widespread recognition, earning Top Chef honors two years in a row.

Rino had an extraordinary gift for bringing people together. He could command a room with ease, entertain a crowd without trying, and instantly make people feel welcome. Feeding people was one of the purest ways he showed love, ensuring everyone was taken care of and well fed was simply who he was.

Rino would want to be remembered for family, food, friendship, and laughter and for the way he always made sure no one was left without. Though his absence leaves an immeasurable void, his warmth, generosity, and joy will continue to live on in every shared meal, gathering, and memory.