PENNA, Gelsomino

Riposa In Pace

PENNA, Gelsomino

(lovingly known as John)

Born in Beltiglio Ceppaloni,

Pr Benevento, Italy

on May 11, 1935.

Passed away in the presence

of his loving family

on June 4, 2025.

Aged 90 years.

Much loved and devoted husband of

Maria

for 64 years.

Cherished father and father-in-law of

Silvana and Frank,

Angelo (deceased) and Luisa,

Sandra.

Adored Nonno of

Daniella,

Anthony and Kara,

Chantelle,

Kristian

and proud

Bis-Nonno of Mia.

Forever loved and remembered by all his

siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews,

relatives and friends in Australia and Italy.

Our loving husband, dad and nonno,

A hardworking man,

With honour in his hands,

Wisdom in his words,

And passion in his heart.

You taught us by example,

With every seed you planted,

Every story you shared,

Every quiet strength you showed.

We will try to carry on,

To live with the same integrity,

To work with the same devotion.

But your garden…

Your garden will never be the same.

Because it grew with your care,

Flourished in your presence,

And now holds the memory of you

In every bloom and every breeze.

May you now rest in peace.

Love you forever.