# Death of diving instructor Marco De Falco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-diving-instructor-marco-de-falco
> Updated: 2026-09-13T04:21:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Marco De Falco, a 62-year-old diving instructor and physical education teacher from Viterbo, died following a medical emergency on the island of Favignana, Sicily, on September 8. After completing a dive, De Falco reportedly suffered a heart attack while on a boat. Despite resuscitation efforts by companions and medical personnel, including intubation at a local health facility, he was pronounced dead.

Following his passing, the Viterbo community, where De Falco was a well-known figure at Liceo Santa Rosa and the Blue & Blue Diver Club, began preparations for his memorial. Funeral services were scheduled for September 15 at the Basilica of Santa Maria della Quercia in Viterbo.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Viterbo prepares funeral services for diving instructor Marco De Falco

Funeral services for diving instructor and teacher Marco De Falco will be held on September 15 in Viterbo following his death from a heart attack on Favignana.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viterbo-prepares-funeral-services-for-diving-instructor-marco-de-falco

### 2026-09-09: Marco De Falco, Viterbo teacher and diver, dies in Sicily

Marco De Falco, a 62-year-old diving instructor and teacher from Viterbo, died of a suspected heart attack following a dive in Favignana, Sicily.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-de-falco-viterbo-teacher-and-diver-dies-in-sicily

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