Filippo Mambretti Dies at 60
February 12, 2008
COMO, ITALY--On December 3, 2007 suddenly and unexpectedly Filippo Mambretti, 60, passed away.
'Pippo' as his closest friends fondly called Filippo, left behind a legacy of patience and care for his 100 employees and the beautiful fabrics made by his venerable firm.
In addition, he served as the president of Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI SpA, one of the largest weaving mills of the Como area. "He left everybody very upset and speechless, also because he was only 60 years old and he was very fit," said Denys Annable, one of his many friends and sales agents for the mill.
In the small church of Casletto di Rogeno where the mill is situated, Denys recollected the very moving memorial service. The entire Como province took part in this service; the workers, the friends, all close to his great family which included his wife Daniela, his two children Emanuele, 31, and Laura 21, and his three sisters Dina, Betty and Ginny. In addition, the boys from Filippo's pet charity "Association of Parents and Friends of Handicapped People La Rosa'' was also in evidence at the service.
Filippo was not only the owner of the weaving mill ''Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI,'' but he held responsible positions in many different areas. He was a member of the board of directors of ''Proposte'' and he was one of the founders of ''Tessilforum'' – the group of important Italian weavers which shows together at various trade shows. He was also the president of the ''Lecco Confederation of Industry.''
Filippo was also very active in various sports and was especially very fond of golf.
At the service, Filippo's son Emanuele was accompanied and supported by his friend Ambrogio Ferri, the managing director of the company and by the entire staff of Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI. The company expects to continue to carry on with care and passion in the tradition started by Filippo's grandfather in 1920 dedicated to the memory of the founder and his grandson Filippo.
'Pippo' as his closest friends fondly called Filippo, left behind a legacy of patience and care for his 100 employees and the beautiful fabrics made by his venerable firm.
In addition, he served as the president of Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI SpA, one of the largest weaving mills of the Como area. "He left everybody very upset and speechless, also because he was only 60 years old and he was very fit," said Denys Annable, one of his many friends and sales agents for the mill.
In the small church of Casletto di Rogeno where the mill is situated, Denys recollected the very moving memorial service. The entire Como province took part in this service; the workers, the friends, all close to his great family which included his wife Daniela, his two children Emanuele, 31, and Laura 21, and his three sisters Dina, Betty and Ginny. In addition, the boys from Filippo's pet charity "Association of Parents and Friends of Handicapped People La Rosa'' was also in evidence at the service.
Filippo was not only the owner of the weaving mill ''Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI,'' but he held responsible positions in many different areas. He was a member of the board of directors of ''Proposte'' and he was one of the founders of ''Tessilforum'' – the group of important Italian weavers which shows together at various trade shows. He was also the president of the ''Lecco Confederation of Industry.''
Filippo was also very active in various sports and was especially very fond of golf.
At the service, Filippo's son Emanuele was accompanied and supported by his friend Ambrogio Ferri, the managing director of the company and by the entire staff of Tessitura FILIPPO MAMBRETTI. The company expects to continue to carry on with care and passion in the tradition started by Filippo's grandfather in 1920 dedicated to the memory of the founder and his grandson Filippo.
