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NEW ORLEANS – Manuel Randazzo, Sr., one of the creators of the original Randazzo family king cake recipe, has died.

The Manny Randazzo King Cakes Facebook page released this statement:

“New Orleans mourns the loss of Manuel Randazzo, Sr., the last remaining creator of the original Randazzo family king cake recipe. In death, he is preceded by co-creators of the Randazzo recipe, his brothers, Lawrence and Tony Randazzo, and their father, Sam Randazzo. We, the Randazzo family, Facebook.com/mannyrandazzo, Randazzo’s King Cakes, Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery, and Caywood & Randazzo Bakery, are proud to continue your legacy with every king cake baked and with every experience shared among family and friends.”

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