Atalanta in mourning for Cometti, example of loyalty

Atalanta mourns Zaccaria Cometti, who passed away this morning in Romano di Lombardia, where he was born on January 7, 1937, due to complications from Coronavirus. It does this through a note on the official website. "Atalanta in mourning for the death of Zaccaria Cometti. Bergamasco of Romano di Lombardia, Cometti is one of the goalkeepers who grew up at the school of Carletto Ceresoli, plays in the First Team for 11 seasons, then becomes coach of the nursery, then coach in the second and finally, goalkeeper coach from 1975 to 1990. They are 38 years in total: he is an absolute example of fidelity to the Nerazzurri colors ", reads.
The Bergamo club underlines its importance in its history: "Zaccaria Cometti is part of the unforgettable and historic Atalanta that on 2 June 1963 in San Siro passed Turin 3-1 in the final, winning the Italian Cup - the press release concludes -. to be considered among the Atalantines of all time. The President Antonio Percassi and the whole Atalanta family participate in the pain of the family members to whom they send their most sincere and emotional condolences.