The news shocked Florence and the football world: Rocco ComisoViola Chair, Passed away in the United States at night at the age of 76.
The club released a lengthy statement on its official channels to announce the news: “It is with great pain and sadness that the Commisso family, together with his wife Catherine, children Giuseppe and Marisa, and sisters Italia and Rafaelina, announce the death of the President Rocco B. Comiso. After a long period of treatment, our beloved President left us, and today we all mourn his passing. “
Rocco Comiso’s Story
born in Gioosa Ionica Pier exist November 25, 1949he just turned around 76 years old. His story is one of immigration, vision and success: as a child, his family moved to USAwhere he would go on to build a business empire destined to leave a mark. After graduation, he founded mediacoma company that grew to become one of world giant in the field of telecommunications.
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according to Forbesas of October 8, 2023his personal wealth is estimated to be approximately US$8 billiona number that demonstrates the scale of an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey from scratch.
a great football loversexist 2017 he buys new york universea historic club in the American landscape. But the real leap, the one that made him also a central figure in European football, came June 6, 2019,date Acquisition of Florence. The move marked the beginning of a new era for the Viola club and further strengthened his ties to Italy, which, despite spending his life abroad, were never forgotten.
his love for Florence
his love for Florence It was the most beautiful gift he gave himself. He spent unforgettable days with the boys and girls of the youth team, always bringing caress and smiles to everyone. Unstoppable, he worked until his last days, dedicating himself to his company Mediacom and Florence and their future.
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Football is his passion and Florence became his first love when Rocco took over the Viola seven years ago and came to love its fans, its colors and the city.
“Call me Rocco” He just told everyone with extraordinary empathy. In his daily life, and even during the most difficult times of the pandemic, when the “Forza e Cuore” movement made significant donations to the city’s hospitals, he always maintained a close relationship with Florence and Florentines.
Viola Park: his gift to Florence
this Rocco B. Comiso Viola ParkThe hometown of Florence will always be named after him. This is an indelible feeling and a desire for the future of young people. It is these “kids” who have grown up in the academy, won youth trophies and continued their journey with Fiorentina’s men’s and women’s first teams. Under his leadership, Fiorentina reached two La Liga finals and one Italian Cup final.
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The Comiso family thanks all those who supported them in these delicate moments and are sure that Rocco’s memory will always remain in the hearts of the many people who loved him and shared difficult and beautiful moments with him.
At such a sad moment, we send special thoughts to all Fiorentina – staff, players, employees – to everyone who knew Rocco, to all Viola supporters and especially to the boys and girls who will continue to carry the Viola colors and our memory of Rocco in Italy and around the world.
We miss you and we will always miss you.
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