The day of April 25th had gone well or badly in the same way in all the Municipalities: the early wake-up call, the meeting with the other city authorities, the speeches on Liberation Day, the processions through the streets of the town. The mayors had experienced similar moments before returning to the town hall or to their homes.
This was also the case for the mayor of Castellanza Mirella Cerinibefore reaching Palazzo Brambilla, where, in the early afternoon, the tragedy occurred that left the city of Castellanza and the entire province in dismay: that sudden illness and the tragic disappearance of the woman.
In a short time the news of what happened reached Valle Olona, paralyzing the other mayors of the area.
The city of Castellanza has always represented a crossroads, with one arm towards the Legnano area and one towards the Valle Olona area and there are many initiatives that have united the neighboring municipalities.
He remembers it mayor of MarnateElisabetta Galli: «Mirella was a colleague but even before that a dear friend. We shared many commitments and she was always up to every situation even the thorniest ones. Woman of great courage and commitment. We were very close. I will miss him dearly and We will all miss him as mayors and its citizens.”
Marco Baroffio, mayor of Fagnano Olonahighlights his passion for the important role of responsibility towards his city: «The news of the death of the Mayor of Castellanza leaves me disconcerted. I am saddened and in disbeliefMirella was a colleague who he carried out his work with heart and a lot of tenacity! I offer my deepest condolences to his family and to all citizens of Castellanza, in this moment of great pain.”
It’s Vittorio Landoni, mayor of Gorla Minore, to underline the growth that mayor Mirella Cerini made in the institutional role that she began to hold in 2016: «I have always felt great affection for her, since the beginning of her adventure. A task in which, over time, she took courage and her experience increased her confidence and determination. He fought for what he believed in and in his speech you could feel the sense of responsibility for his city. We saw each other on Monday at the assembly in Solbiate, for the Valle company: among the messages that were subsequently sent, the next meeting was planned and a convivial dinner was also being organised which we should have done on May 8th. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if we had lost a piece of life, a piece of the journey that we shared and we will miss him greatly.”
From Pietro Zappamiglio, mayor of Gorla Maggiore, words that recall Cerini’s bond with his city: «Mirella’s premature death saddens me. I was lucky enough to meet a determined person who is passionate about his city. She lived her role as mayor intensely, animated by the desire to do good for Castellanza and its citizens. It leaves a void among us mayors of the valley. We will miss Mirella!
The indissoluble bond with his city and its citizens is also among the first reflections of Giovanni Montano, mayor of Olgiate Olona: «I’m really shocked. Mirella dedicated all her energies to her city which she cared about very much. I’m sure, though, that the people of Castellanza will not forget her, as I will not forget her.”
The thoughts of Roberto Saporiti, mayor of Solbiate Olonagoes to hug Cerini’s family: «Mirella was an example of dedication to the common goodhis passion and commitment to the betterment of the community leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those he served. Our deepest condolences go to Mirella’s family and friends in this moment of profound sadness. May they find comfort in the memories of the precious moments shared with her.”
Different words, but with a well-defined image that emerges from the reflections of colleagues from Valle Olona: the profile of an administrator who really cared about his city and a precious interlocutor in their work as mayors. But also and above all, from a human point of view, of a friendly person and trustworthy. Which will be missed.
