St. Gianna's Husband Dead at 97

[Catholic_Press]

ROME, APRIL 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Early on Holy Saturday morning, April 3, 2010, Mr. Pietro Molla, husband of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, died in his family home in Mesero, near Milan in Italy, surrounded by his daughter Gianna Emanuela and his other children, Pierluigi and Laura.

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[presidentjlh]

in Requiescat Pace

Here’s hoping that he was warmly greeted by St. Gianna when he entered into eternal life.

 

[Pondero]

in Requiescat Pace

Here’s hoping that he was warmly greeted by St. Gianna when he entered into eternal life.

I hope so, I have a St. Gianna medal around my neck.

 

[SwizzleStick]

An article from CNA:

"Husband of St. Gianna dies

Toronto, Canada, Apr 5, 2010 / 10:57 pm (CNA).- The husband of St. Gianna Beretta Molla passed away at the age of 97 last weekend on Holy Saturday, a day that carries special significance for the Molla family. “Pietro Molla was a pillar and rock – a man of extraordinary faith, simplicity and holiness,” wrote Fr. Thomas Rosica, CEO of Salt and Light TV, on his blog. “He lived a remarkable, saintly life and like his beloved wife, Gianna, made holiness something attainable for all of us.” …

Entire article here: catholicnewsagency.com/news/husband_of_st._gianna_dies/

 

[SwizzleStick]

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

 

[wolfgang]

Give him eternal rest, O Lord, and may Your light shine on him forever.

 

[barb_finnegan]

What a beautiful and blessed day to leave this earth!

My eyes filled with tears as I read the story from Zenit.

What a reunion it must have been for Pietro to embrace his saintly wife after such a long period apart, and to hold again their little daughter Mariolina! And to be welcomed by our Venerable Papa John Paul II!

I didn’t know that St. Gianna’s Capuchin brother has a Cause-interesting!