Fiorentina said Tuesday that their
General Manager Joe Barone has died after suffering a bad turn
on Sunday before the Florence team's scheduled Serie A match
against Atalanta in Bergamo.
Barone, who would have turned 58 on Wednesday, had been taken to
the cardiac intensive care unit of Milan's San Raffaele
hospital.
"It is with deep sorrow and immense sadness that Fiorentina
confirms the loss of one of its figureheads, a person who has
marked the recent history of the club and who will never be
forgotten," Fiorentina said.
"Rocco Commisso and his family, Daniele Pradè, Nicolas Burdisso,
Alessandro Ferrari, Vincenzo Italiano, Cristiano Biraghi and
everyone associated with Fiorentina are utterly devastated by
the terrible loss of a man who showed great professionalism and
gave his heart and soul for these colors.
"He was a treasured friend who always stayed strong in the
happiest and, above all, the most difficult moments.
"The entire Viola world sends its heartfelt condolences to
Giuseppe's wife Camilla, his children and the entire Barone
family during this time of immense sorrow".
Sunday's match was postponed.
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