Pistoia, June 1, 2024 – “He who is dear to the Gods dies young,” is written quoting Menander (or, more likely, Leopardi, who took up the phrase) to console and console oneself for an early death. But in the case of Benedetta Giovannelli, 23 years old, from Pistoia, born in 2001, with a past as a volleyball player, there is more than one reason to write it. She was, say those who were lucky enough to know her well, a butterfly, beautiful and fragile like all butterflies. A butterfly capable of living its short life, flying, high, in thought. Volunteer at the Maic Foundation, a sister named Susanna, a passion for volleyball, played at Pistoia Volley La Fenice in the youth categories and then practiced just as a pastime, carrying out three training sessions a week.
And Pistoia Volley La Fenice greeted her, with affection and tenderness, on her social profiles. «The company joins the Giovannelli family in mourning the premature loss of Benedetta. We want to say goodbye to her with these photos in memory of the good times we spent together when she was one of our athletes. Rest in peace Blessed“. A way of telling her we wanted you, or rather, we love you.
Family members, relatives, friends and anyone who wishes to show their closeness to those who remain will be able to do so tomorrow afternoon, from 3.15 pm, moment of departure of the coffin from the Cappelle del Commiato della Misericordia in Pistoia, in via del Can Bianco, to the church of the Vergine, where, at 3:30 pm, the funeral will be celebrated. Benedetta will rest in the parish cemetery. Her butterfly soul will continue to be close to those who loved her.
