Apice honors former mayor Luigi Bocchino

The community of Apice is organizing a memorial service to honor the memory of Luigi Bocchino, a former mayor and one of Italy’s longest-serving administrators. Bocchino, recognized for his over fifty years of civil and institutional service, passed away on September 7, nineteen years ago.

The commemorative Mass will be held on Sunday, September 13, at 9:30 AM at the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta. The event is supported by the Municipality of Apice, led by Mayor Angelo Pepe, as well as local religious and social organizations including the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta and San Bartolomeo, the provincial ACLI of Benevento, and Cesvolab Irpinia Sannio.

Among the family members noted is his nephew, Archbishop Orazio Soricelli of Amalfi-Cava de’ Tirreni, who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood. The community is invited to participate in this civic and religious tribute to honor Bocchino’s legacy of dedication to his land.