An inquest has opened into the death of well-known Harrogate restaurant owner, Stefano Lancellotti.
Mr Lancellotti, 56, who was born in Sasso Marconi near Bologna in northern Italy, was found dead at his home on Yewdale Road on July 21.
He owned Sasso Italian restaurant on Princes Square, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Catherine Cundy, area coroner for North Yorkshire, opened an inquest into his death at a hearing in Northallerton this morning.
Ms Cundy said Mr Lancellotti was found dead at his home.
The hearing was adjourned for a full inquest at a later date.
Friends and customers were invited to pay their respects to Mr Lancellotti at a memorial service at Stonefall Cemetery this afternoon.
A wake was then held for close friends and immediate family only.
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An inquest has opened into the death of a 29-year-old man in Harrogate.
Joseph Paul Aaron Morrison, of no fixed abode, died at Harrogate District Hospital on October 30, 2022.
Opening the inquest at Northallerton, Catherine Cundy, coroner for North Yorkshire, said Mr Morrison was “found unresponsive” at an address in Harrogate on the same date.
She said the provisional cause of death was drug related.
Mr Morrison was found with morphine and tramadol in his system.
Ms Cundy adjourned the inquest for a later date.
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