Permanent Deacon Giancarlo Gandini Passes Away
Giancarlo Gandini, a permanent deacon of the Natività della Beata Vergine Maria parish in Scandiano, died on Sunday 26 July at 22:00. He was born on 9 September 1935, was married to Lidia and father of Matteo, Massimo and Mauro. Gandini was ordained a permanent deacon on 6 June 1998 in the Scandiano palasport and had previously served as head of the local Agesci scout group.
Following his death, the wake was opened on 28 July at the Hospital of Scandiano. A rosary prayer was scheduled for Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 19:00 in the Chiesa Grande, with the funeral Mass held on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 09:00. The diocese of Reggio Emilia‑Guastalla currently has 133 permanent deacons in service.
Entities: Diocese of Reggio Emilia‑Guastalla · Don Ermenegildo (Gigi) Milani · Giancarlo Gandini · Scandiano
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Diocese of Reggio Emilia‑Guastalla has 133 permanent deacons in service.
- [● 3 SOURCES] He previously served as head of the Agesci scout group in Scandiano.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A rosary prayer was scheduled for Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 19:00 in the Chiesa Grande, Scandiano.
- [● 3 SOURCES] He was married to Lidia and father of Matteo, Massimo and Mauro.
- [● 3 SOURCES] He was ordained a permanent deacon on 6 June 1998 in the Scandiano palasport.
- [● 3 SOURCES] He was born on 9 September 1935.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The wake was opened on 28 July at the Hospital of Scandiano.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Giancarlo Gandini died on Sunday 26 July at 22:00.