Jack Farrell The chairman and CEO of the family-run Haskell’s Wine and Liquor store chain has died
Jack Farrell Death: Jack Farrell, longtime owner of Haskell’s Wine and Spirits and contributor to WCCO has died. Jack Farrell, was a caring husband to Cathy, and a dedicated father to John, Brian, Ted, and Beau. Jack was a contributor to WCCO. According to WACCO, Jack was pronounced dead after he went out for a swimming. He was 82.
Farrell was a fixture on WCCO for more than five decades. In recent years, he would join Denny Long on Saturday mornings, and before that was a frequent guest of Charlie Boone. Family members said Farrell passed away on Saturday, 27 July 2024, after going swimming. The Farrell family purchased Haskell’s Wine and Spirits in 1970 after it was founded in 1934.
Known for an elevated style, incredible knowledge of wines, and his signature bow tie, Haskell was a fixture in the Twin Cities. The original Haskell’s was the first store to bring classic French wines to Minnesota, and Farrell would often check in on WCCO Radio from Burgundy, Champagne, or other wine-centric regions across France.
Haskell’s signature store for many years was on 7th and Hennepin but today stands at 9th and Nicollet. Over the years, Haskell’s has expanded to 12 stores in Minnesota: Woodbury, Stillwater, Plymouth, Excelsior, and a large store in Maple Grove, plus an online business.
Jack Farrell’s Obituary and Funeral Arrangements will be Released by the Family
