Rocco Commisso remembered for impact in football and business
Rocco Commisso, founder of Mediacom and owner of ACF Fiorentina, has died at 76. He was known for his significant contributions to both the cable television industry and football. Commisso was celebrated for his business achievements and his passion for the sport, leaving a lasting legacy at Fiorentina and beyond. He is survived by his wife, children, and sisters.
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- Rocco Commisso moved from Calabria, Italy to the United States at age 12 and attended Columbia University.
- He played football for the Columbia Lions and later had the university’s soccer facility named after him.
- Commisso founded Mediacom in 1995 and led it to become the fifth-largest cable company in the US.
- He acquired the New York Cosmos in 2017 and purchased ACF Fiorentina for $170 million in 2019.
- Commisso was recognized with multiple industry awards and was described as a devoted family man.
