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Funeral Today for Luca Romanin, 49, After 26 Years of Disability From 1999 Ski Crash

His partner Michela Florean left her job to provide continuous care throughout his long recovery.

Overview

  • The funeral is scheduled for 11:00 today at the Cattedrale di Santo Stefano in Concordia Sagittaria.
  • Romanin died on Saturday, October 4, after living with severe disabilities caused by a 1999 fall on the Gran Risa slope in Alta Badia.
  • He was airlifted to Bolzano after the accident, underwent two surgeries, and spent about two years in hospitals in Bolzano and Udine before returning home.
  • He remained unable to speak with worsening mobility and was cared for at home by Florean and his family in Concordia Sagittaria.
  • Local officials and relatives have paid tribute, including a song titled Endless Love by his nephews’ band Final Stage that was performed during a European tour.