A piece of Palermo’s restaurant history, true and authentic, a symbol of Borgo Vecchio that is going away. Pippo Corona, Uncle Pippo, as he was called, has died. The owner of the Piccolo Napoli restaurant was not a restaurateur, but also a football lover and coach of the youngest in the neighborhood. He leaves behind two children, Davide and Ylenia, who announced the date of the funeral on Facebook, which will take place tomorrow, Monday 17 June.
The family’s farewell
“The Corona family – we read in the post – informs all of dad’s friends who would like to attend the funeral or attend the funeral home at home, at the Piccolo Napoli restaurant, throughout the day today. The funeral will be tomorrow, at 11, at the Santa Lucia church in Piazzetta della Pace, in Borgo Vecchio. We thank you for all the messages we are receiving, there are so many of us that we cannot respond. Dad had such a big heart that he loved you all as if you were his family. Thank you. Their children Davide and Ylenia. Have a safe trip Dad, kiss Mum for us too.”
Antonella’s death in Villabate
Forty-six years and a life ahead cut short by an illness that left him breathless for months suspended friends and relatives, who now mourn his death. Antonella Di Freedman, has finished her battle: she, “a beautiful soul”, as described by those who knew her, has stopped suffering. She loved sunsets, spending the days in company and with her, she always brought the smile that many remember.
A friend of everyone, Antonella worked as a sales assistant in a detergent shop in Villabate, where she was born and lived. She tried to convey hers Force and his optimism despite the disease worsening day by day. Today many mourn her and remember her with great affection.
THE funerals of Antonella will take place on Monday 17 June, at 3.30 pm, at the church of Sant’Agata in Villabate.
