In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Italy, October 16-October 23, 2023
Journo Vittorio Savoia; psychologist Elisabetta Francesca Di Marco; policeman Andrea Mingiardi; Giuseppe Pelle (13, heart attack); Giada Pollara (15, cardiac arrest); 3 in "vaxxidents"; & more
ITALY
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Pain for the death of Vittorio Savoia, head of New Suburbs of Settimo
October 18, 2023
The journalist Vittorio Savoia, head of the editorial staff of Settimo Torinese della Nuova Periphery, passed away at the age of just 37 due to a sudden illness. He was head of the weekly magazine La Nuova Pesistenzaa in Settimo and a true institution of local journalism.
No cause of death reported.
A psychologist “died suddenly”:
Pineto - Sudden illness, 48-year-old psychologist dies
October 20, 2023
The community of Pineto (Teramo) mourns the death of the psychologist Elisabetta Francesca Di Marco. She was 48 years old. She was struck by a sudden illness in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday in her home and died shortly afterwards in hospital. Her sudden disappearance has thrown her partner Riccardo, her son Francesco and her father Mario into despair. Elisabetta Di Marco was a highly respected and well-known psychologist in the town.
No cause of death reported.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Sudden illness on Saturday, a 32-year-old Catania policeman dies
October 17, 2023
It was the complications following a sudden illness that struck him on Saturday morning that led to the death today of 32-year-old Carabiniere Andrea Mingiardi, who had been working at the Sora Carabinieri station for five years. After his illness he was admitted to intensive care in the Spaziani hospital in Frosinone and from there he was transferred to San Benedetto in Alatri. Originally from Catania, Andrea Mingiardi was studying to become a deputy brigadier and move on to service in the Radiomobile unit. He lived in Ripi with his wife.
No cause of death reported.
‘I found it so difficult not physically being there for him,’ says Lottie Ryan following sudden death of father-in-law.
October 18, 2023
RTE star [Ireland] Lottie Ryan opened up about the "difficult" time following the sad loss of her father-in-law. The radio host's husband Fabio Aprile's father unexpectedly passed away recently while at his home in Italy. Lottie and Fabio welcomed their first child Wolf in June 2021. The 38-year-old explained why she had to stay at home in Ireland with her son while her husband went to Italy to be with his family for the funeral.
No age or cause of death reported.
Altissimo – 1-year-old girl dies suddenly
October 20, 2023
She didn't make it. Little Rita, just one year old, had to give up after seven days of intensive care. Her heart stopped beating, throwing an entire community into the deepest pain. The little girl was born prematurely and unfortunately an illness left her with no escape. “You became our little angel too soon” are the words that mother Francesca and father Davide wanted to write. In recent days Rita had celebrated the first year of her life. Then unfortunately the sudden illness and her parents' desperate rush to the hospital. The medical staff tried to do everything possible for the little girl but unfortunately Rita had to give up.
No cause of death reported.
Two teenagers “died suddenly”:
Bovalino – 13-year-old boy dies from a heart attack during the night
October 17, 2023
Terrible awakening yesterday for the community of Bovalino who learned of the premature death of Giuseppe Pelle, aged just 13. A heart attack, in the silence of the night, tore the boy away from the affection of his father Bruno, his mother Lucia, and his brother Domenico.
She died suddenly at the age of 15 due to an illness
October 21, 2023
Giada Pollara, resident in Busnago, felt ill on Wednesday 18 October 2023 during physical education class at the "Bellisario" high school in Inzago. Yesterday, Friday 20 October, the girl died in hospital. What was supposed to be a normal school day turned into a drama. On Wednesday, during physical education class, the young woman was taking the Cooper Test when, suddenly, during the run, she felt ill and collapsed to the ground suffering from cardiac arrest, in front of the eyes of her classmates and teachers. The alarm went off immediately from the school and the 118 rescuers arrived at the Institute with the air ambulance, which landed on site. The young woman was then transported by helicopter to the Papa Giovanni XXIII hospital in Bergamo and was admitted to intensive care.
Livorno - 23-year-old Aurora dies of a sudden illness in front of a friend
October 17, 2023
She was just 23 years old and died on Sunday 15 October following a sudden illness while she was at a friend's house. She lived in the province of Livorno. Today at 3.00 pm her funeral was celebrated in the church of her village. At her entrance, a photo of her to remember her lively look and her big eyes that scrutinized the world with deep passion. “Guys, I don't feel well,” were her last words.
No cause of death reported.
“Died suddenly” at work:
Padua - Lightning-fast heart attack at school: 36-year-old janitor dies
October 20, 2023
Tragedy today October 20th in a nursery school in the populous Brusegana district of Padua. A janitor, Andrea Sanguin, 36 years old, originally from Albignasego, but resident in Padua, suffered severe chest pain while working. He just had time to tell his colleagues that he wasn't well, then he collapsed unconscious. Those present immediately realized the seriousness of the matter and promptly alerted the emergency services. Health workers from Suem 118 arrived at the Brusegana nursery and resuscitated the employee and stabilized him. Then they transported him in desperate conditions to hospital where shortly afterwards he died despite the treatment he received.
Seven “died suddenly” at home:
Luca Pizzutti dies suddenly at the age of 53 due to an illness in the shower
October 19, 2023
Luca Pizzutti, 53 years old, met a tragic fate in his home located in San Giovanni del Tempio, a hamlet of Sacile. Unfortunately, during a shower, he was struck by a sudden illness that took his life. The accident occurred around 10 pm, in the family residence in via dei Masi.
No cause of death reported.
Fatal illness, Gabriela Salgau, Miss Lady Sanremo 2022, found dead in her bed
October 21, 2023
Unfortunately for the woman there was nothing that could be done. Portogruaro wakes up today with devastating news: Gabriela Salgau, 51 years old, already crowned Miss Lady Sanremo in 2022, was found lifeless in her bed. An unexpected tragedy that struck at the heart of a community that knew and appreciated her. The family's concern began to grow during the night when Gabriela did not answer their calls. This unusual silence led to an alarming discovery: the woman, in the prime of her life, lifeless in her bedroom. Calls to 118 were immediate, with rescuers who intervened promptly, only to confirm the sad outcome.
No cause of death reported.
Sickness in sleep: goodbye to Andrea Radice at just 33 years old
October 20, 2023
Almost a week ago Andrea Radice passed away suddenly at just 33 years old. An illness struck him down in his sleep. The funeral will be held today, Friday at 3 pm, in the church of San Pietro in Corso San Pietro in Abbiategrasso.
No cause of death reported.
Sudden illness at home: Lorenzo dies at the age of 53
October 18, 2023
Lorenzo Merola, the man who died yesterday following an illness that tore him away from the affection of his loved ones, would have turned 54 in a few days. The 53-year-old was at home with his family, in the Via De Gasperi area when, suddenly, he felt ill, collapsing on the floor. Despite the immediate phone call to 118, there was nothing that could be done for Lorenzo. The funeral is currently being held at the church of San Michele Arcangelo, in Curti. He leaves behind his sisters Maria, Maddalena and Loredana.
No cause of death reported.
Sudden illness at home, a 40-year-old dies: drama in the city
October 16, 2023
Tragedy in the capital, a young mother was struck down by an illness. The woman felt ill while she was at home. The woman leaves her husband and two children, 40 years old, resident for many years in Rione Quattrograna Ovest, she had lived for a few years in Borgo Ferrovia. According to an initial reconstruction, the woman suffered a sudden heart attack which left her with no escape. As soon as the emergency services arrived, they could only confirm her death.
Struck by a sudden illness: Rosolino dies while helping his brother
October 20, 2023
He was struck down by an illness while he was trying to help his brother who had just suffered a fall. Rosolino Pari died in the night between Thursday 19th and Friday 20th October in the courtyard of his home in Seniga. Unfortunately, the efforts of the 118 medics who promptly arrived in an ambulance and a medical vehicle and were alerted earlier, precisely to help the man's younger brother, were of no avail: the 74-year-old's heart never started beating again.
Ancona mourns the sudden passing of Fabrizio Pallucca, engineer and sportsman
October 20, 2023
Fabrizio Pallucca, a fifty-year-old engineer from Ancona and former water polo player, well known in the world of swimming pools, passed away suddenly last Wednesday due to a heart attack. At home with his partner, in Posatora, the sudden illness, the call to 118, the arrival and intervention of the emergency services, the long attempt to resuscitate him, in vain, before confirming his death. Pallucca had played water polo for many years, growing up in the nursery of the then Centro Nautico Ancona. With the Ancona team Pallucca, who played as goalkeeper, achieved the first and historic promotion to Serie B in 1994. Subsequently he also played elsewhere, before hanging up his cap and dedicating himself to work and family.
“Died suddenly” collecting mushrooms:
Rocca di Vauda - man searching for mushrooms died in the woods
October 18, 2023
This night, Piedmontese mountain and speleological rescue technicians intervened in Corio to search for a missing man in the Rocca di Vauda area, where he was looking for mushrooms. The non-return report was made around 7 pm. A team of technicians searched the woods on foot until they found the man, unfortunately lifeless. The Carabinieri from the Venaria Reale company and the medical examiner arrived on the scene and were only able to confirm the man's death, which presumably occurred due to a sudden illness. The man was alone and was unable to ask anyone for help. After obtaining authorization from the Ivrea prosecutor's office, the body was recovered and transported on foot to the nearest passable road, where it was handed over to the Carabinieri. The deceased mushroom hunter was called Gianluigi Chiariglione, he was 76 years old and a resident of Corio, not far from the woods where he was found lifeless.
No cause of death reported.
Three killed in “vaxxidents”:
Eleonora Manfredini didn't make it: she died at 27 after almost a month of agony
October 21, 2023
The Serramazzoni community mourns Eleonora Manfredini, the 27-year-old involved in the serious accident that occurred last 22 September on Via Giardini at 'Fondaccia'. After almost a month of fighting in hospital, her condition suddenly worsened and yesterday, Friday 20 October, unfortunately the news of her passing arrived. It was immediately clear that her condition was very serious. Her Toyota Yaris had ended up in a narrow and deep embankment between two walls on a straight road near the San Pietro dairy in Rio Torto. An accident whose dynamics had never been fully clarified. The rush of Avap Serramazzoni volunteers first and then of the air ambulance arriving from Bologna during the night allowed her to be admitted to the intensive care unit of the Maggiore hospital. But in recent days her condition suddenly worsened again.
No cause of death reported.
Tragic accident on the provincial road in the municipality of Gavorrano
October 21, 2023
Gavorrano (Grosseto), 21 October 2023 – Tragic accident, yesterday afternoon, on the provincial road 152 in the area between La Magia and il Lupo in the territory of the municipality of Gavorrano at the traffic island that divides the lanes near the railway bridge. A 28-year-old young man, Riccardo Righetti, living in Sticciano Scalo (Roccastrada), mechanic in an important wine company in the area, lost control of his car for reasons still being investigated by the Municipal Police of Gavorrano, an SUV, and crashed into the guardrail that divides the two lanes that lead under the arches of the railway bridge. Following the impact, the vehicle flew into the other lane and overturned, thus compressing the young driver who remained in the driving seat. The young man was stuck inside the car and died. The young man's body was transferred to the Misericordia morgue at the disposal of the magistrate.
Castel Volturno, Angelo Lanna died at the age of 42 due to sudden illness while driving: crashed in the hospital car park after resigning
October 18, 2023
He had been hospitalized for a sudden illness on Monday evening, but the tests had not shown any heart problems. After his resignation, however, the crash in the hospital car park. Angelo Lanna, 42 years old, had just been discharged from the Pineta Grande hospital in Castel Volturno when, this morning, Wednesday 18 October, he crashed his car on the roundabout in the facility's car park. He was admitted to hospital immediately, but there was nothing that could be done for him, he was pronounced dead. According to initial reconstructions, the man was struck by a sudden illness while driving the vehicle, losing consciousness and crashing.
No cause of death reported.
A ski instructor “died suddenly”:
Illness at 52 years old, ski instructor dies
October 18, 2023
An apparently inexplicable death that of Francesco Finamore, ski instructor from Pescasseroli, who passed away yesterday at the age of 52 during a car trip returning from Puglia. A sudden illness, stopping the car to recover and then, despite the help, nothing to be done. Returning from Puglia, where he and his partner had spent the summer period working in the tourism sector for years, a fatal illness near Brindisi left Francesco with no escape.
No cause of death reported.
Bajardo – 52-year-old died suddenly
October 20, 2023
Mourning for the death of Angelo Minetto, employee of Amaie, who died at the age of 52 (he would have turned 53 on November 1). The man, well known in Sanremo and in particular in Bussana where he lived, apparently died of a sudden illness.
No cause of death reported.
He dies suddenly while playing football. The entrepreneur was just 53 years old
October 18, 2023
Tragic news has shaken the community of Piovene (Vicenza) and beyond: Emery Dettin, a 53-year-old freelancer, died suddenly while training on a football field in Chiuppano. The illness, which struck him unexpectedly, left no escape despite desperate resuscitation attempts by the Suem rescuers. The news of his passing deeply affected the local community, where Dettin was widely known and respected. The doctor and nurses immediately began resuscitation maneuvers, but after half an hour of frantic attempts, they had to give up and declare him dead.
Scafati, falls ill near the hospital but the emergency room is closed: 59-year-old dies
October 18, 2023
A 59-year-old woman died in Scafati, in the province of Salerno, after having a sudden illness near the hospital entrance. According to what was announced by the mayor of the Municipality Pasquale Aliberti, the 59-year-old did not have the possibility of being helped inside the health center because the first aid point has been closed since June for works. Aliberti asked that "the first aid point of the hospital be reopened immediately and 118 be reorganized, otherwise we are faced with healthcare terrorists". The mayor explained that he had asked for "information on what happened, also in light of the intervention of our Municipal Police, and I learned that the lady was helped by her husband, who was with her and who attempted a cardiac massage. Municipal officials also told me that once they arrived on site they immediately alerted 118, but the ambulance arrived after more than half an hour”.
No cause of death reported.
Sudden illness, entrepreneur dead: leaves wife and daughter in pain. Claudio Mafessoni was 67 years old
October 17, 2023
A heart attack appears to be the cause of the illness that cost Claudio Mafessoni his life: the entrepreneur from Brescia died on Saturday at the age of 67. Owner of a company that deals with road haulage, located in Rodengo Saiano, he was well known in the town on the outskirts of Franciacorta.
Two “died suddenly” riding bikes:
Reggiolo, struck by illness, slips into the canal
October 22, 2023
He had a sudden illness while he was cycling, in Strada Veniera in Brugneto di Reggiolo, on the border with Villarotta di Luzzara. Around 5 pm, a 75-year-old pensioner, Dermino Calderoni, who lived in Villarotta, felt seriously ill. According to the reconstruction of the Carabinieri of Reggiolo and the Radiomobile of Guastalla, he managed to stop on the side of the road, and then slide along the bank of the adjacent canal, ending up in the few tens of centimeters of water, face down. Drowning occurred. Some passers-by noticed the bike on the side of the road and then the man's body in the water. The pensioner was recovered, but he was already lifeless. The causes of death were natural, so much so that in the evening the body was made available to the family. Only around 8 pm was it possible to confirm the man's identity, when relatives who arrived on site to identify him were traced.
No cause of death reported.
Sinnai - sudden illness while cycling, 51-year-old dead
October 21, 2023
An illness while cycling along a small road in the Sinnai pine forest left him with no escape. Nicola Sensibile, 51 years old from Selargius, collapsed on the asphalt and died. The attempts to resuscitate him by the 118 doctors, who also arrived on site with the air ambulance, were useless: there was nothing that could be done for the man. The carabinieri from the Quartu company and the local station also arrived at the site of the tragedy.
No cause of death reported.
“Died suddenly” while hiking:
Tragedy in the Karst, he dies on a trip following a sudden illness
October 22, 2023
Death of a person due to probable illness along a path in the municipality of Duino Aurisina. For this last intervention, the nurses from the operations room of the Regional Health Emergency Operational Structure sent the crew of an ambulance from Santa Croce and the air ambulance to the scene, alerting the firefighters, the police forces, the mountain rescue volunteers.
No age or cause of death reported.
Woman who died in Rione Quattrograna Ovest (Avellino) was the young mother Maria Corcione
https://www.imolaoggi.it/2023/10/18/avellino-mamma-stroncata-da-malore/