Founded in 1921 on the Port of Los Angeles, family owned and operated Star Fisheries, Inc.’s heritage runs as deep as the oceans waters.
Legacy is not a word we take lightly at Star Fisheries.
In 1946, Neno DiMaggio joined his father-in-law at Star Fisheries and grew the business exponentially through immense dedication and loyal service to his customers – a trademark of the Star Fisheries legacy today. Neno’s son Anthony began working at the family business when he was just 17 years old and took over as President in 1983. Anthony’s wife and seafood industry veteran Jolene DiMaggio now serves as President of Star Fisheries, proudly carrying on the legacy of her husband and father-in-law before her. Clearly, family is an integral part of the Star legacy. In 1952, Louie Bozanich Sr. joined Neno at the company, and his grandson and namesake Louie is the third generation calling Star home. Our depth of knowledge and passion for seafood is unparalleled and we welcome you to share in it with us, for our customers are at the center of not only our heritage and history, but our future as well. For over 100 years, our mission is to make seafood a part of everyone’s life. At Star Fisheries, it is our sincerest hope to leave this as our lasting legacy… for the love of healthy and delicious goodness, for the love of our families and customers, and for the love of seafood.
Seafood has been a part of my life since my earliest memories. I grew up in a house overlooking the Los Angeles harbor and all of the fishing boats that made it a temporary home. I began taking ship to shore calls from the tuna boats the day I arrived home from my honeymoon.
I was fortunate enough to have a front-row seat as my beloved father-in-law Neno DiMaggio grew Star Fisheries into one of the preeminent seafood wholesalers in Southern California based upon the principles of service, loyalty, relationships and quality of product. My husband emulated his father and steadfastly carried on these traditions and values while continuing to expand the company and its capabilities. It was with the heaviest of hearts but highest of hopes that I took over as President of Star Fisheries, Inc. upon the death of my childhood sweetheart and husband of almost forty years, Anthony. His memory, and that of his father, are with me every day and it has been a privilege to witness Star Fisheries continue to thrive in the years since.
Our industry and our customers are always evolving. New leadership, new economies, new ways of buying and preparing seafood keep us on our toes and doing our best each and every day. I have lived the past of seafood and I see clearly its very bright future. I look forward to leading Star Fisheries into this future, and continuing our legacy while creating new and enduring practices, ensuring that seafood, and Star Fisheries, are a part of many, many generations to come.
Thank you for the opportunity to make seafood a part of YOUR life.
Jolene DiMaggio