# Deaths of community figures and accident victims in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-community-figures-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-11T18:12:26.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Reports continue to document the recent deaths of several notable community figures and victims of fatal accidents across Italy.

In addition to the previously reported deaths of painter Giuliano Della Casa and parish priest Don Angelo Lai, new obituaries have been released for several prominent individuals. In Legnano, 71-year-old Attilia Novellini, a former vice president of the Banca del Tempo with extensive community involvement, has passed away. In Civitanova Marche, 79-year-old Giuseppe ‘Peppe’ Paolini, a former Atac driver and local political figure associated with the Italian Communist Party and ANPI, has died. The community also mourns actress Fiorenza Marchegiani, aged 73, who was recognized for her work in film, theater, and television, including her debut in ‘Ricomincio da tre’.

Fatal accidents continue to impact local communities. In Sondrio, 42-year-old Carabinieri officer Alessandro Giannetti died at Niguarda Hospital in Milan after losing control of his motorcycle in Campoledro. In Onano, 61-year-old Civil Protection volunteer Mauro Mameli passed away in Siena. Furthermore, in the Passo di Rigano district, local businesses observed a period of closure during the funeral of 19-year-old Rosario Romeo, who died following a scooter accident in the Favorita area.

Earlier reports also highlighted the death of Federico Cartuccia, 45, a co-founder of the ‘Aranciò’ and ‘In Itinere’ associations, who was noted for his community work in Falconara Marittima.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Italy mourns several local figures and artists

Various notable individuals in Italy have passed away, including actress Fiorenza Marchegiani, community leader Attilia Novellini, political figure Peppe Paolini, and artist Giuliano Della Casa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-mourns-several-local-figures-and-artists

### 2026-08-10: Italy mourns community figures and victims of fatal accidents

Multiple Italian communities are mourning recent losses, including community leader Federico Cartuccia, Civil Protection volunteer Mauro Mameli, and victims of fatal accidents in Sondrio and Passo di Rigano.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federico-cartuccia-community-leader-in-falconara-passes-away

### 2026-08-09: Community figures pass away in Italy

Several community figures in Italy have passed away, including association founder Federico Cartuccia, painter Giuliano Della Casa, and parish priest Don Angelo Lai.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-figures-pass-away-in-italy

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