My friend Edoardo has died. A precious little bit of Ponte life has gone. I will miss seeing his face light up when I walk into the Bar Italia.
He wasn’t looking so good when I was here last and I worried that I might not see him again. He was 95, and while I know that is a pretty good innings, I wish I could see him sitting at the bar every day or beetling along in his old car.
He loved having a post written about him. He thought he was world famous. I think he needs a send off.
This morning I went to the cemetery in Fornoli to visit his grave.
He was born 16th April 1916 and died 26th August 2011. He is now buried beside his wife who died in 1996.
The grave is in a lovely position on the side of a hill. The sun was shining on him this morning.
The cemetery is behind the pretty church in Fornoli.
Wherever you are Edoardo I hope there is music and dancing.
Click here to see more of my lovely friend.
I am sorry to hear you have lost a friend, that is very sad news. Thinking of you today. xx
By: Joanna on October 10, 2011
at 11:10 am
I was pleased to be able to say goodbye to Edoardo this morning. He was a lovely man.By: bagnidilucca on October 10, 2011
at 11:20 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. God bless you today–and Edoardo, as well.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on October 10, 2011
at 11:19 am
Thank you from me and Edoardo.
By: bagnidilucca on October 10, 2011
at 11:25 am
Aw, that is a beautiful tribute to him. This is such a beautiful place to live, and to have found a place to rest for eternity.
By: Reggie on October 10, 2011
at 11:22 am
If you have to be somewhere forever, this place is pretty good.
By: bagnidilucca on October 10, 2011
at 11:28 am
Yeah, it sure is. It must be very comforting for those who knew him and loved him to know that his spirit is still here in this place. It sounds like a lovely village to live in.
By: Reggie on October 11, 2011
at 8:55 am
It is a beautiful, well kept cemetery. He will enjoy the morning sun.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 5:22 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of a good friend. Blessed be.
By: Jennifer Avventura on October 10, 2011
at 12:36 pm
Very Nice-I love the cemeteries in Italy as they pay tribute to the family so well and are taken care of nicely in the small towns. I was hoping to see him next week.
I hope to get off the mountain early enough to meet you over coffee as well.
Great inof on Paris thanks so much as usual…
By: Melonie Carideo on October 10, 2011
at 1:05 pm
I hope we meet next week some time.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 7:51 am
Yes 95 was quite a bunch of years… but we always want more, don’t we?
Nice tribute.
By: maru on October 10, 2011
at 1:28 pm
Riposi in pace, Edoardo.
By: Mulino Dominillo on October 10, 2011
at 2:09 pm
Beautiful tribute to hime, Debra. I will miss him too. He was so nice and wise. He teached me some valuable lessons while drinking a cappuccino. What an example how to become older!
By: Rosi on October 10, 2011
at 2:24 pm
It is always sad to loose a friend. May Edorado rest in peace.
By: Just Add Attitude on October 10, 2011
at 4:00 pm
I am so sorry about your friend, Rest in Peace Edoardo! But how nice he will be living always, with a beautiful memories. You did a nice tribute for him dear Debra, you are so nice too. Blessing, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on October 10, 2011
at 4:05 pm
I woke this morning to read the sad village news that the darling Edoado has passed away. He was such a charming flirt -always something cheeky to say when I visited your place over the past eight years. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures – he would have been most flattered and he will be missed.
Di
By: dianne Cant on October 10, 2011
at 7:52 pm
I think he’d be very touched by this post, Deb… xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on October 10, 2011
at 8:06 pm
I think he would love to know that he is missed. He was a lovely old man.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 7:53 am
Hi Debra,
I was sorry to hear about his passing.I thought he looked familiar to me. I too was in Fornoli this morning. Hopefully I will see you this time.
By: Ida on October 10, 2011
at 9:20 pm
oh no…that is so sad. I remember you telling me the story of how he would kick you out of his car before you got to the village because “people will talk”. RIP Eduardo! Maybe he is dancing in heaven with his wife. xx
By: darylbutler on October 10, 2011
at 10:27 pm
I am quite sure Edoardo is dancing to the music somewhere.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 7:55 am
Hi Deb,
I remember seeing this elderly man at Bar Italia last year. What a lovely face. I had no idea he was that age.
God bless and REST IN PEACE Eduardo.
Cheers Judy
By: Judy on October 11, 2011
at 2:12 am
He didn’t look 95. He was still driving when I was here in May.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 7:56 am
Sorry to hear about your friend. I’m sure he’s reading this send-off from somewhere and smiling 🙂 You’ve captured him beautiful. I’m touched.
By: Shivya on October 11, 2011
at 6:52 am
He was a funny man. He had a great sense of humor and liked to tell me jokes in Italian.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 7:57 am
Sad news Deb, by you have given him a lovely send-off, and Yes now he is world famous. x
By: Liz Golding on October 11, 2011
at 9:34 am
He would have liked that.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 5:22 pm
What an opportunity to live 95 years. Loved your tribute, and what a beautiful cemetery.
By: Damommachef on October 11, 2011
at 3:45 pm
I would be happy with 95, especially if I was as good as Edoardo.
By: bagnidilucca on October 11, 2011
at 5:23 pm
Debra, I’ll bet he is grinning from ear to ear at the thought of your send off and continuing his being famous, especially with everyones lovely comments here.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on October 11, 2011
at 11:29 pm
So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, however vital of a life he may have lived, it’s hard to say goodbye.
By: Julie on October 12, 2011
at 3:44 am
You have made Edoardo famous…at least to us
By: alan featherby on October 16, 2011
at 11:47 am
Edoardo was one of the delights of the village. I will tell you the joke he taught me in Italian when I see you.
By: bagnidilucca on October 16, 2011
at 1:55 pm