Funeral Speech by Daughters Sonya, Maya and Laura (in English)

Papa,

We lost you too soon. You had so much more to live, with your endless energy and passion for life, and now we are left with nothing but fond memories.

You have given us, your daughters, so much in this world...
The love of nature, sport, learning, a curiosity for life, an ability to see the positive side of any situation, and to learn not to take life too seriously.

You taught us how to have fun and not hold back on trying new things and pursuing more interests;
we´ve gathered a few talents because of your encouragement and support.

You never owned much, but were not afraid to splurge on a good meal or a vacation all together...as long as “LA FAMILIA” was united.

You were always seeking an adventure: mountain climbing, traveling to all corners of the earth, skiing off piste, touring around on your vespa...

You squeezed into your nearly 67 years of life what most wouldn´t have even accomplished in 100, and achieved to the highest level.

You´re gone, but memories and stories of you will carry on for generations. You will be in our hearts always.

Papa, you were always a generous, loving father and gave us your all.

THANK YOU. WE LOVE YOU.

2 comments:

  1. Hi,

    My name is Tim Gittins and I worked for Henley in Hungary some years ago when Emilio came here to deliver a presentation at the British embassy in Budapest. It is only now with a sense of shock that I have learnt of his passing and may I please express my condolences. I did not know him very well but had the pleasure of being with him for a day in Budapest and found him to be a very engaging, interesting and knowledgeable man. I too am a business academic and it is very uncanny that I have discovered that Emilio co-authored a paper on SME internationalisation in which I am conducting my own PhD research. I have photographs of Emilio at the Budapest event in 2006 which I would be happy to share if you were to let me have an e-mail address.

    Best wishes

    Tim Gittins

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  2. Sorry but I forgot to give you my email address -

    tim.gittins@t-online.hu

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