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PizzAut Mourns Enrico Celeghin With One-Day Closure After Death of Key Volunteer

The 62-year-old volunteer was a linchpin of the autism-inclusion project, remembered for leading outreach from the food truck to a 2022 Vatican visit.

Overview

  • Founder Nico Acampora announced Celeghin’s sudden death on Dec. 7, prompting a day of mourning across the organization.
  • The Monza and Cassina de' Pecchi restaurants were closed on Dec. 7 and are preparing to reopen as staff and families process the loss.
  • Celeghin, 62, from Paderno Dugnano (Palazzolo), was the father of Matteo, a head pizzaiolo and among the first permanent hires.
  • Described by Acampora as the association’s de facto number two, he frequently ran the food truck and helped front high-profile events.
  • Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli offered condolences and urged carrying forward his work, while Niguarda hospital colleagues honored his wife, nurse Luisa Lanzani.