Francavilla Marittima cries the loss of its mayor, Gaetano Tursi, who suddenly passed away in the night at the age of 74. A doctor highly appreciated and known throughout the area, Tursi guided the municipality since 2021, the year in which he had been elected first citizen.
His disappearance aroused profound condolences not only in the Francavillese community, but also in neighboring countries, which remained affected by the news of the death.
In the administrative elections of 2021 Tursi had established himself with 5130% of the preferences at the helm of the “La Rinascita” list. For him it was the first experience in politics, after a long career dedicated to the medical profession and the service of citizens.
The news spread rapidly on social media shortly after midnight, accompanied by numerous messages of closeness and affection to. Not only friends and acquaintances, but also institutions and community of the neighboring territories wanted to express their pain.