A huge loss

Those who have visited probably met Signor Grassetti. He always walked the streets of Todi with his two dogs (lately one)...one large, calm hound, and the other a bouncy miniature springbok. He always had a smile on his face, "la la"-ed La Vie en Rose and said, "Augu-u-u-u-ri!" ("Best wishes") or "Sei FORTE!" ("You're just grand"). The smile on his face was pure delight, and he was just drunk with happiness (although not wine, particularly) all the time. His faith in God was palpable (and he was unafraid to discuss it with others), and he was a shining light to the rest of us.

As you've already guessed, he died on Friday night. We are all still in shock, having seen him recently beaming as ever.

The funeral is tomorrow afternoon, and I am convinced that Consolazione will be packed. We will certainly be there to wish him his final farewell.

Sei forte, Signor Grassetti,

Alexandra