Sarah Chianese Obituary, Death New York – The New York culinary and events community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved members. Sarah Francesca Chianese, owner and CEO of Mangia and Enjoy, passed away on April 15, 2025. A well-respected chef, educator, and event industry leader, Sarah’s death has left a void in the hearts of many who knew and worked with her.
Sarah was more than just a successful business owner. She was the heart and soul behind Mangia and Enjoy, a company that fused her love for food, culture, and celebration. Her impact reached beyond the kitchen she was also the Director of Education for the NACE Denver Group and a known speaker in the wedding and events industry. Her dedication to mentoring others and sharing her knowledge made her a pillar in both local and national circles.
Tributes have poured in from friends and colleagues who remember her not only for her culinary talent but for her remarkable kindness. Fausto Pifferrer remembered her as “kind-hearted in the most honest and unwavering sense of the word,” adding that her presence made others feel truly seen. Her kindness, he said, was “powerful.”
Close friend Lisa Love expressed her deep grief, sharing that Sarah had been a daily presence in her life. “Sarah wasn’t just a friend she was the heartbeat of our Fallsburg High School Class of 1984,” Lisa wrote. Sarah was the driving force behind their reunions and connections, never missing a chance to reach out, check in, and bring joy to others.
From her beginnings in Fallsburg, New York, to becoming a respected leader in the events and culinary world, Sarah Chianese touched countless lives with her warmth, passion, and unwavering spirit. She will be remembered not just for her food and her business, but for the love and light she brought into every room she entered. Her passing is a profound loss to all who knew her, but her legacy will live on through the memories, meals, and moments she created.
