Mario Fiorentini, the most decorated partisan in Italy, died at the age of 103.
The announcement was made by the Anpi of Rome.
"With great sorrow - he writes - we inform you that a great man, a great friend, a great example left us. Mario Fiorentini, the most decorated partisan in Italy, the great mathematician, died last night".
He was always alongside his Lucia, the valiant partisan who was his wife, whom he met during the Resistance and who remained the woman of his life.
Our big affectionate embrace goes to his daughter Claudia and his nephew Suriel, who were by his side until the end giving him serenity.
We will inform you of the funeral as soon as possible. "
The condolences of the political world and institutions
.
"Great sorrow for the death of Mario Fiorentini, symbol of the Italian anti-fascist resistance. As a partisan he distinguished himself in the fight against Nazi-fascism in Rome. He leaves us a great example of courage and humanity. Condolences to his family and closeness to the Anpi".
So on Twitter the mayor of Rome,
Roberto Gualtieri.
"He left us one of the symbols of the partisan struggle, Mario #Fiorentini. His example of him, his testimony, the memory he has carried on throughout his life will remain indelible in our history. #Resistance".
The secretary of the Democratic Party Enrico Letta
writes on twitter .
"With the death of Mario Fiorentini, our country loses a symbol of the Resistance. We will miss his strength and the ability, in his life, to be an example for the new generations. We are here today, free thanks to people like Mario".
Thus the president of the Lazio Region,
Nicola Zingaretti.