from Armani to Briatore the memory of Berlusconi in the obituaries of Corriere-Corriere.it

The communication agency Armando Head he even bought a page of the Courier: «To the man who has always believed in the value of communication, and who has reinvented our profession with great passion. Thank you”. There is also this way, among many, to remember and pay homage to Silvio Berlusconi
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But the most traditional, in the face of mourning, is that of obituarya few dense lines between love, affection, friendship, in a mixture of pain and gratitude that gives the measure of the loss.

On today’s edition of the Corriere della Sera there are hundreds of messages of condolence (and for reasons of space it was not possible to publish all those that arrived). The names of relatives, friends, party mates, opponents, entrepreneurs, showmen appear. In those obituaries there is the whole world of Berlusconi.

The first is that of the ex-wife Carla Elvira Dall’Olio
: «Dear Silvio, you were a great man and an extraordinary father to our children». And then off, an endless river of obituaries, starting with those of the closest collaborators in Mediaset and his friends. The trusted doctor, Alberto Zangrillowrites: «President, I have always wanted to speak to you, only today allow me to say hello to you, Silvio».

Giorgio Armani Berlusconi recalls this: «Entrepreneur of rare acumen and courage, politician of fine intellect, communicator of absolute charm». Flavio Briatore underlines that “no one will ever forget you”. Director Luca Guadagnino (with Carlo Antonelli) imagine a scene from a film: «We walked around Milan 2 all afternoon, thinking about you.- The brick-colored villas, the bridges, the old headquarters of many of your offices, the swan lake that occasionally sang the last song for you .- Then, on the edge, the glow of the candles behind the windows of donated houses.- And everywhere, in the empty streets, the echo of your laughter».

In the obituaries there are many clips from the life of the leader of Forza Italia. Anna and Stephanie Craxi, in the memory of Bettino, they underline: «A piece of our family also leaves with him». The former president of Inter Ernesto Pellegrini he recalls: «with nostalgia the countless sporting battles in our Milan always characterized by respect and loyalty». Myths Simonetto, the professional who has always taken care of Berlusconi’s image, assures: «Dear Doctor, sadness like love is a feeling that cannot be described. I will continue to take care of his image for the rest of my life ». From the world of entertainment come, among others, the messages of Claudio Bisio and Gerry Scotti. From the world of media, here are the obituaries of Alfonso Signorini, Silvana Giacobini, Monica Mosca and many others who have led or lead newspapers.

Memories of a very distant past also emerge from the obituaries. «The Rossoneri boys of via Bognetti 9 remember with great gratitude the President Silvio Berlusconi without whom they would not have had the most beautiful football childhood ever». A message also arrives from the Chinese property of Inter’s rivals: «The president Steven Zhang and all of FC Internazionale Milano express their deep condolences for the passing of President Silvio Berlusconi. His figure has left an indelible mark on the history of our country. The challenges between Inter and his Milan have made the city of Milan the heart of world football».

There is also the religious aspect: «David Prosperi and all the movement of Communion and Liberation are close to family, friends and all collaborators in mourning for the death of Silvio Berlusconi protagonist of a troubled phase of Italian and world history, in his entrepreneurial, political and institutional commitment for the growth of our society he had the important merit to encourage expression in various areas of the Catholic-popular tradition. He has also repeatedly shown esteem and supported good works originating from the Christian experience, including realities promoted by members of Communion and Liberation ».

But the messages of those who have shared stretches of road with Berlusconi prevail over all. Like the family of Ennio Dorisfounder of Mediolanum: «Massimo, Sara and Lina Doris mourn their lifelong friend Silvio and gather around the whole family in this moment of profound pain. Far-sighted man, innovative and extraordinary entrepreneur, who believed in Ennio Doris’ great dream. His memory will stay with us forever.”

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