Addy, my man… it still feels surreal that this day has come. It honestly feels like just yesterday we were running amok at ATC, then somehow deciding on a whim to become personal trainers. I never told you this, but you inspired me more than you probably ever knew. You pushed me to become a better version of myself every single day. I’ll carry that with me, and I’ll cherish our friendship forever. Rest easy my friend

It was an honour to have spent such valuable time with you my friend. You were the big brother I never had. You were the greatest of mentors and a true friend. My heart wears low from your loss. I pray until we meet again my brother. May your soul rest easy and peace be upon you. We all loved you and will continue to do so through the actions we take in our lives. Your memory will live on forever. X

It was an honour to have you as a friend and a mentor that I learnt so much off, even if I didn’t listen, I appreciate every time you gave me your advice or hard truths. Rest easy my friend!

I learnt so much from you Addy, my only wish is that I met you earlier. We had such good times in our sessions, I’ll always remember and cherish them. Every time I hit a punching bag, or any other circuit training exercise I’ll be hearing your voice in my head. Thank you for freeing me from what seemed to be an endless cycle of pain. I hope you find great peace up there, and I look forward to seeing you there too. Thank you Sensei. Gone but never forgotten. 🫡❤️

Non ci sono parole per alleviare un dolore così grande. Vi siamo vicini con tutto il cuore in questo momento tragico. Il tuo sorriso Adriano brillerà dal cielo un abbraccio grande.

I only met you once, when you welcomed me into your home during a visit with Abby. I liked you instantly — but what struck me most was how deeply you loved her. That love was obvious, even through a screen. It is a shock to know your life was cut short. But it is clear you brought so much joy to everyone around you, and that the mark you left on those who knew you will not fade. Thank you for everything you did for Abby. Rest easy. You were loved, and you will be remembered.

There are no right words when a life goes too soon. Only the pain remains, but also all the love you left behind, your dad's pride when he introduced you to us. His eyes shone as he told us about all your accomplishments. I remember a particular photo of you that I had in front of me while I was studying in my grandmother's dormitory. Aunt Marcella had brought it to us; your beautiful grandmother was so happy to show us how beautiful you were. I want to remember you with that fantastic smile and think that you live on in the hearts of all the people you loved and that you are peaceful, without any suffering. So far away from us, in a beautiful land, you wrote your story, you lived surrounded by love, and you also found your Love, your girlfriend. I would like to reach out to all of them: your dad, your sisters, your mom, your cousins, and everyone who was your big, beautiful family. Even from so far away, your memory will always be close to our hearts. Goodbye Adriano, we promise to keep you in our hearts forever. Your cousin Erika and husband Alessio

Broooo, Thank you Thank you for loving me, my son and my sister You will live on for generations Through our hearts through our words and through the way we love. Forever grateful to have walked beside you See you soon Your sister in every realm Lysie

Come ogni brutta notizia arriva inesorabile e devastante, non riesci a capire cosa è realmente accaduto. Purtroppo non riesci a trovare neanche la forza per reagire. Caro Adriano noi ci siamo visti solo una volta quando sei venuto a Roma con papà Danilo al quale va tutta la nostra vicinanza per questa brutta cosa accaduta a te che eri solo un ragazzo giovane con tanta voglia di vivere. Nessun genitore dovrebbe mai sopravvivere ad un figlio, è un dolore troppo grande. Sarai sempre nei nostri cuori, che tu possa riposare in pace.

Un ragazzo semplice, pieno di entusiasmo e amore, che nella vita ha dato il meglio di sé a tutti coloro che lo hanno circondato. La tua energia nell’affrontare questo mostro non ha eguali, eppure è tornato, togliendoti all’affetto di tutte le persone a te care. Sappi però che non potrà certo toglierti dai nostri cuori. Ciao tesoro

❤️❤️❤️❤️sei nei nostri cuori anche a distanza, la vita non è stata giusta con te , ti ricordo quando sei venuto a Roma come un ragazzo solare e voglio ricordarti ancora così che la tua anima possa riposare in pace con amore zia Cinzia e zio Luciano❤️❤️❤️❤️

It’s not easy to find the right words today. The news of your passing, Adriano, has left us breathless, here on the other side of the world. For the past two days, I haven’t been able to think about anything else. And maybe that’s a sign of how much, even from afar and despite not being in close contact, you were part of my life. Because family bonds remain — deep and unbreakable — carrying through time and across generations. I like to remember you as I first met you, back in 1997. I was in New Zealand, staying with my uncles, and every time you came over with your dad, it felt like a celebration. We didn’t really speak the same language, or better, we spoke it “as best we could,” with my very uncertain English and a strong desire to understand each other. And somehow, we always did. I remember the trips, the laughter, and you climbing trees like a little monkey, with that wonderful, slightly cheeky smile, so full of life. It was impossible not to love you. Life then kept us far apart, but that never erased what you meant to me. I followed your journey over the years through social media, your growth, both professionally and in your personal life, especially when you met your beautiful partner, Abby. And that’s why today I want to speak directly to you. Thank you, Adriano, for being part of my life. Even if only for a short time, even from afar. I know how much you meant to your dad. You could hear it in his voice, see it in his eyes, every time he spoke about you. And that love will remain, forever strong. It hurts to know that in the face of certain illnesses, we are so powerless. It hurts not to have you here with us. But I want to think of you now at peace, free from that unfair battle. I will carry you with me always, in those memories filled with light, laughter, and simplicity. And from here, I send my deepest love and a big embrace to all the family. Rest in peace, Adriano.

Hi Adriano, We’re cousins by blood and the same age, yet the distance only allowed us to see each other a couple of times. I still remember so clearly when we came with Mom and Dad to visit you in Auckland… it was 2002, I was 10, you were 11 ❤️ We spent a whole month at Uncle Antonio and Aunt Marcella’s house (your grandparents), and those days are filled in my memory with laughter and joy. I remember the hours playing in the hobby room with Nadia and Alenka… I remember you riding the mini motorbike down the street in front of grandparent’s house… I remember how gently you tried to teach me English and somehow, you succeeded, because after just a few days, I could understand everything you said! Then we met again in Rome in 2015… 11 years ago. That was the last time 😔 I can’t believe this has happened. You were so full of life, so cheerful, always smiling, with a heart that loved life so much! I wish we could have shared more moments together, lived more memories side by side Stay close to your loved ones and watch over them from above. May my kiss reach you wherever you are. You will always live in my heart. “Say goodnight, not goodbye.” With all my love, Your cousin, GIULIA