John Fette, owner of New Jersey-based Fette Auto Group, has acquired Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, New York, from Leo Kaytes Jr. The transaction closed on April 22, 2026, and the single-rooftop Ford store has been rebranded as Fette Ford. The acquisition gives Fette his second Ford franchise and expands his footprint across the New York–New Jersey border. D.T. Murphy & Co. advised both the buyer and the seller, with Dan Murphy serving as the broker on the deal.
Deal Details:
Seller: Leo Kaytes Jr.
Buyer: John Fette / Fette Auto Group
Transaction Date: April 22, 2026
Rebranded Dealerships:
-  Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y. → Fette Ford
Advisor/Facilitator: D.T. Murphy & Co. (advised both buyer and seller)
