(ANSA) – VENICE, 22 FEB – Virginia Gattegno, 98, the last survivor of the Shoah of the lagoon city, died today in Venice. This was announced by the president of the Jewish Community, Dario Calimani.
“Today – writes Calimani – the Jewish community of Venice is more alone. This morning Virginia Gattegno, the last survivor of the Shoah, disappeared. Only a few weeks ago we celebrated her with a show taken from her life, on the occasion of the Day of Memory at the Fenice theater. In this sad moment, the Jewish community of Venice gathers around Virginia’s family. May your name be a blessing “.
Condolence was expressed by the mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, according to whom “today it is up to us to collect his inheritance by keeping in mind his appeal, and making sure that that story never has to be repeated. Goodbye Virginia, Venice will know how to pay homage to yours. memory and keep your memory alive “.
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Source: Ansa
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