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Giovanni Biondi
September 18, 2016
Ciao zio, è passato un anno e ora c'è un altro membro della famiglia che ha l'onore di portare il tuo nome, mia figlia.
Quando la guardo mi vieni sempre in mente, nella nostra casa la tua presenza ci accompagna sempre e quando crescerà le racconterò la storia dello zio d'america e dell'origine del suo nome :) ciao zio
Thom Lukas
April 16, 2016
In 1986 I had a job in the SOHO gallery where you were showing your amazing work. I was enchanted by the surreal images, and by you. Thank you.
Aidan Biondi-Copeland
October 6, 2015
Gio was truly a unique man. Not only was he funny, intelligent and highly creative, but he had a curiosity for life. Anything that the average person would find dull and simple, he would look deeper to find it's true meaning. He was the most philosophical individual I have and probably will ever meet. And I thank God that I have that part of him inside of myself. Gio, I will see you in the next life. Rest in peace Nonno.
Italo Barozzi
October 5, 2015
Dear Giorgio,
I met you several times: in your home, in the airport. in Battery Park, in Anna's place and lately in the hospital. I met you in Winter and in Summer; I met you holding your camera and writing a note. I met you fifteen years ago as well as few days ago. I always found you to be consistent in your love for your family, and in your search for creativity, in your respect for society, in your admiration for friends and in your personal faith in God.
I miss you and I will pray for you.
Lillino Adolfo
October 1, 2015
Ciao Giò, sono Lillino vorrei scrivere un caro pensiero
su di te ma non ci riesco. Ancora non ho reliazzato che
tu non sei più con noi.E'possibile che realmente ci
hai lasciato? Eppure qualcosa presagisti, mesi fa,parlando
di tuo nipote Gionanni!!! Rimane in me e Rossella
il ricordo della tua voce quando eri in ospedale. Quanta
tristezza nel sentire il tuo parlare tremulo e sofferente
ma pieno di speranza, di voglia di lottare.Avevi ancora
tante cose da fare e da sistemare appena saresti tornato
a casa.
Amo pensare che sei a tavola,con mamma, papà e Tata,
e che i tuoi occhi luccicano di piacere per essere tutti
insieme e pregustano le leccornie che mamma ti ha preparato.
Vogliamo ricordarti sempre cosi.
Rossella e Lillino
Giovanna Russo
September 30, 2015
Caro zio Giorgio,
During my last stay in New York I had the great privilege to spend precious and unforgettable moments in your company. Together with my childhood memories, captured in many of your black and white family photos, I will treasure all the thoughts we shared during those pleasant hours, and I will never forget the message enclosed in your said and unsaid words.
It is not a secret between the two of us because the script of your life IS your message.
Many beautiful words have been written about you.
Even if they follow different paths, they all seem to go in the same direction. What is clear is that you played a significant role in the lives of all the people who met you. Your sense of humor, your never-ending enthusiasm, your immense curiosity and desire of knowledge, your rich imagination, your enviable gift to appreciate small and apparently insignificant things, your ability to find beauty even where nobody else could see it, and above all, your passions have not gone unnoticed. In a way or in another you left an indelible sign in our lives.
Every time I will read about New York, USA History, US politics, Art and Photography it will be as if you were sitting next to me. Words such as passion, imagination , knowledge, curiosity will always bring you to my mind. And when I go back to New York, I will certainly walk to 226 East 10th Street and step into all the Barnes and Nobles book shops in the city, sit there for a while, get a magazine and read it. For sure I'll buy at least one book each time, not any book but one that would remind me of you: a zio Giorgio-like book.
I am really happy and grateful you were part of my life.
Mi mancherai tantissimo.
Con infinito affetto
Giovanna
September 27, 2015
Grazie zio Giorgio ,
Per quei momenti passati insieme.Anche sé pochi , sono rimasti dentro di noi , perchè tu hai saputo dargli un tocco della tua ironia , la tua semplicitá e sinceritá . Sei speciale , non ti dimenticheremo mai !!!.E il tuo sguardo é rimasto impresso nei nostri cuori.
Ti vogliamo bene Enza e Martina
Philipp Setiahardja
September 22, 2015
Dearest Gio, mio padrino, I'll never forget the wonderful time I had with you in New York City - all the lovely conversations, your advices and recommendations!
You've been one of the most amazing and interesting artists and persons I ever met in life (thanks God, you didn't become a priest)!
Rest in peace, Grampa!
famly Scire`
September 22, 2015
Addio Giorgio, averti conosciuto è stato piacevole. La tua scomparsa lascia ora vuoto e sgomento in quelli che ti hanno amato: li abbraccio tutti e con particolare affetto abbraccio Lillino e Marco, che non smetteranno mai di ricordare il loro fratello... bambino... adolescente... giovane... padre e nonno. Vai via con un carico di affetto che ci accomuna tutti.
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
Giovanni Biondi
September 18, 2015
Ciao zio, sarai sempre qui con noi, c'è tanto che hai lasciato che parla di te.
Sono contento che sei riuscito a conoscere Francesca (che come ti avevo detto) diventerà mia moglie e ti prometto che il nostro primogenito/ta porterà il tuo nome.
La distanza non è mai stato un problema, noi ti sentivamo sempre vicino, sono sempre stato fiero di avere uno zio come te. Quando lo raccontavo in giro che avevo lo zio che viveva a New York e faceva l'artista tutti rispondevano con uno wow e io mi riempivo d'orgoglio, mentre lo dicevo mi sembrava di parlare di un film ma era tutto vero ed io stato stato fortunatissimo a conoscerti.
Ricordo l'ultima volta che ci sei venuto a trovare a casa, abbiamo parlato per tutta la notte e zio Marco e zia Tina nella stanza a fianco che si lamentavano delle voci :D
A te che eri lo spirto più libero e senza censure della razza un immenso bacio da parte dei tuoi nipoti Giovanni e Francesca Biondi
Marco Tina Biondi
September 13, 2015
Caro Gio,quando una persona cara non è più qui e non possiamo sentire la sua voce,sembra scomparsa per sempre.Ma non è cosi'.Il tuo humor,le tue argute battute,la tua proverbiale distrazione,la tua cultura,la tua bontà la tua creatività il tuo modo sereno di affrontare la vita hanno lasciato in noi un ricordo che vivrà per sempre nei nostri cuori,più forte di qualsiasi abbraccio. ti vogliamo bene Marco e Tina
francesco cuomo
September 13, 2015
Ciao Gio, ho avuto il piacere di conoscerti tanti anni fa quando ero un bambino di 12 anni , rimasi folgorato dalla tua presenza e dalla tua creatività, un ricordo che mi sono portato sempre nella mia vita , spesso parlavo con tuo fratello Marco di questo mio bellissimo incontro, posso solo dirti ciao un dedicandoti una mia poesia.
La vita è come il sole sorge per farci svegliare, ma a volte è strana come la luna, che si alza siii di notte ma solo per addormentare e può essere bella come l'attesa all'arrivo del vento, che soffia sperando ti possa rinfrescare, o' la vita può esser chiara come l'acqua che scorre scorre semplicemente per farci campare, ma a volte è meravigliosa come un labirinto d'amore e di passione e una volta entrati dentro, è facile ed è bello perdersi.
A Gio Biondi
Un abbraccio Francesco Cuomo
Giovanna Meschino
September 12, 2015
Da quando non ci sei più, guardo spesso uno dei tuoi meravigliosi quadri che mi regalasti quando venni a New York a trovarvi. Con affetto Vanna Meschino
Sharlene Copeland
September 11, 2015
Gio loved family holidays. He seemed to be unfazed by the hustle and bustle surrounding him, and he would comment....the children.....they are so beautiful. He was a gentle soul who greeted each day with enthusiasm and optimism. We will truly miss him.
Elsa Biondi
September 11, 2015
Dear Zio Gio, I will bring with me all life long many great memories of you. Since I was a little child you made me fell special and now that I have grown up I keep with me this feeling and the inspiration in life that you transmitted to me about beeing free. I always thought about you as a free spirit and I have learnt that the only way to be happy and free is following your passion and dreams. And so I will do. Your forever Elsa
Alex Lewis
September 10, 2015
I'll never forget dancing on your feet when I was little. Miss you already and love you always.
Cindy Copeland
September 10, 2015
I love to tell the story of when Gianna told Gio that she had started dating John, whom she'd met at Georgetown. Gianna talked about John's intelligence, kindness, and wit, but Gio had just one question for her: "Does he have a good IMAGINATION?" He was a man who valued imagination and creativity above all else, and he leaves behind not only a beautiful family and loving friends, but a wondrous body of work that will last forever. He will be missed.
Anna Biondi
September 10, 2015
Ciao Giorgio,
Sono Anna; qui sentiamo la tua mancanza; però meglio così per te; soffrivi molto - sia per i dolori fisici e sia per non aver più quella libertà che ti dava la gioia di essere partecipe della "Big Apple" che amavi.
Grazie delle tante belle foto dei tuoi nipoti che ci ricorderanno di te e del tuo affetto per essi.
Affettuosità, Anna
Carter Smith
September 10, 2015
Cicero said that "the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living". And so, Gio's life remains a vibrant part of us all -- through his family, friends, and art. Ana, Nicholas, and I will continue to remember and miss him.
Daniele Biondi
September 10, 2015
Ciao Zio,
you have been much more than simply an "uncle". You have been a mentor, inspiring me in being always courious and hungry for knowledge. You have been like a second daddy. I will miss you forever. Daniele
September 10, 2015
I can still picture that mischievous grin and smile myself thinking of it. Gio, thank you for making the world more interesting and for reminding me to look for inspiration and beauty all around. Rest in peace. With love, Carrie
John
September 9, 2015
Gio - thank you for an inspiring and wonderful 35 year friendship. Sempre un piacere.
The Legend himself.
Evander Biondi - Copeland
September 9, 2015
The most interesting, inquisitive, intelligent, and loving man I'll ever know. There are not many guarantees in life, but one thing is for certain - I will never meet another person like Gio again in my life.
Rest in peace.
Gianna Biondi
September 9, 2015
Daddy - I hope you like the obituary I put in the N.Y. Times for you. You were the consummate New Yorker and deserved recognition in one of your favorite newspapers. We will miss your eccentric sense of humor, your imaginative creations and your enthusiastic outlook on virtually everything; but most of all, we will miss you. Ti amo, Papa'. Baci, Gianna
Gianpaolo De Luca
September 8, 2015
Ciao Zio Gio !!! I will Always remember visiting the art galleries in SOHO !!!
Angela De Luca Russo
September 8, 2015
Ciao Giorgio,resterai sempre nei nostri ricordi
Migla Russo
September 8, 2015
Ciao zio Giorgio
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