Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies aged 93
Fashion icon Valentino Garavani has died aged 93, remembered for dressing royalty, Hollywood stars and defining timeless couture elegance.
12°CBorn in Benestare,
Reggio Calabria, Italy
on 3rd October, 1935.
Passed away suddenly in
Adelaide, South Australia
on 28 February, 2026.
Aged 90 years.
Riposi in Pace
Beloved Husband of
Maria Grazia Pollifrone (deceased).
Treasured and adored Father
and Father-in-law of
Giovanni and Iuliana Pollifrone,
Caterina and Bruno Musitano.
Adored Nonno of
Umberto and Ruth,
Giuseppe and Catherine,
Francesco and Tania,
Umberto and Sirena, and Rocco.
Treasured Bisnonno of Sofia.
Beloved son of
Giovanni Pollifrone and Caterina Blefari
(both deceased).
Beloved son-in-law of
Giuseppe Pascale and Rosa Scopacasa
(both deceased).
Beloved Brother of Rocco (deceased),
Maria and Antonio (deceased).
Remembered by his brother-in-law
and sister-in-law in Italy.
Umberto will be forever loved
and remembered by all his
relatives and friends
in Australia and Overseas.
Funeral arrangements to be
advised in the Saturday's edition
of the Advertiser
BLACKWELL FUNERALS
Payneham 8362...
Funeral by : Blackwell Funerals Payneham
Website: https://www.blackwellfunerals.com.au
Email Address : SACCCcorrespondence@...
Phone number : 088362...
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