Cumberland Avenue New York-style pizzeria Pizzaiolo announced on social media posts Thursday that owner Pat Scally had died.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Pat, the heart and soul of Pizzaiolo,” the post reads. “Your passion, dedication, and love for pizza touched the lives of so many. You built more than a restaurant. You built a community, creating a place where family, friends, and neighbors came together. Your legacy will live on, and you will never be forgotten.”

A manager at the store declined to comment, saying it was “too soon” since Scally’s passing on Wednesday. Scally opened Pizzaiolo in January 2016.

Scally’s pizza joint attracted some national attention in 2023 when Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports rated Pizzaiolo 8 out of 10 and called it the “best in the Old Port.” Portnoy specifically said he preferred Pizzaiolo to Otto, where Scally had previously been director of operations for 15 years.