Genoa in mourning for the death of Piero Dello Strologo, messages of condolence
Genoa – Genoa in mourning for the death of Piero Dello Strologo, former president of the Genoese Jewish Community and founder of the Primo Levi Cultural Center.
“Deep closeness to his family and to the whole Jewish community for the death of Piero Dello Strologo – is written in a note released by the president of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti and by the councilor for Culture Ilaria Cavo – A figure goes away with Piero Dello Strologo of great culture, authentic reference of anti-fascism, cultural soul of the city, staunch defender of constitutional values - add Toti and Cavo – Former president of the Genoese Jewish community, he made his authentic experiences available to bear witness. He deserves the credit for having founded the Primo Levi Cultural Center and, subsequently, the international award of the same name dedicated to those who in its history have contributed to peace and justice for a world free from prejudices, racism and intolerance: in 2019 he presented the precious recognition to Liliana Segre. In 2004, the year of Genoa European Capital of Culture, he was among the architects of the Jewish Museum which still preserves the works of the highly evolved collection ‘Journey into the Jewish world’ by Emanuele Luzzati. His cultural path in the city has seen him, among other things, as the protagonist of the scientific committee of the Doge’s Palace. Always attentive to the theme of young people and their formation, he has brought witness to the Shoah in schools. In these days – they conclude – he was busy preparing for the next day of remembrance scheduled for January 27th. That will surely also be a moment to remember him. “
Bucci: “Important cultural reference”
The mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci expressed his condolences with a post on social media: “With his death, Genoa loses an important cultural reference and a person of great human depth. His family deserves the deepest condolences and the closeness of all the city”.
Ronzitti, president of the Ligurian Institute for the History of the Resistance: “Witness to the ferocious discrimination and racial persecution”
“The sudden death of Piero dello Strologo grieves us deeply – wrote in a message Giacomo Ronzitti, president of the Ligurian Institute for the History of Resistance, memory had dedicated his entire life as a free and cultured man. We consider it a known privilege. , having shared the great battles in defense of the equality and dignity of every human being, having been a sincere friend. We are affectionately close to your son Ariel and to all his loved ones in this sad moment “.
Pinotti, senator of the Democratic Party: “Tireless witness to the values of anti-fascism”
“Great is the pain of family members, of the Jewish community, of all those who knew him, of the entire city – wrote in a post on social media the senator of the Democratic Party Roberta Pinotti, president of the Defense commission at Palazzo Madama – It was a precious reference and tireless witness to the values of anti-fascism, inclusion, respect. A man of profound culture and great intellectual vivacity, curious and attentive to changes, he contributed to making Genoa a better city. reflect, think and understand important questions on the great questions of the world. It has been a known privilege. Everyone will miss him very much, he will miss him very much in Genoa “.
Fassino, deputy of the Democratic Party: “Defender of the values of the Resistance and the Constitution”
“Piero Dello Strologo, former president of the Jewish Community of Genoa, founder of the Primo Levi Center, who has always been committed to defending the values of the Resistance and the Constitution, left us and the memory of the Shoah has been transmitted to all generations. Gratitude”, Pd deputy and president of the Montecitorio Foreign Affairs commission, Piero Fassino, wrote on Twitter.
The commitment to defend the values of democracy was also expressed by theAnpi of Genoa: “We also want to remember with gratitude the common initiatives, such as the march in memory of the round-up of Genoese Jews, and his constant commitment to the values of the Constitution. He was a strong and reference figure in the anti-fascist commitment and in keeping alive the memory of the Shoah. A man is leaving who he would have wanted with us for a long time, with his intelligence and his calm determination “.
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