Italy mourns passing of educator Adriana Santarelli and artist Enrico Menegatti

The Italian communities of Civitanova and Ferrara are mourning the loss of two notable local figures.

Adriana Santarelli, a long-time law and economics teacher at ITC Corridoni in Civitanova Alta, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for her kindness and dedication to her students, her funeral was held at the church of Santa Maria Apparente. She is survived by her husband, Attilio Vallesi, and three children.

In Ferrara, the community is mourning Enrico Menegatti, a 71-year-old artist and painter who specialized in wood carving. Menegatti, known for creating art from wood found on beaches, died suddenly following a cardiac arrest. He was the husband of Codigoro Mayor Alice Sabina Zanardi. His funeral services are scheduled to take place in Pontelangorino.