Death in the Family

[Dirtybill]

Of all places? A friend sent me this. From the SV1000 site.

 

http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11415

[Admin Jaap]

This came from the Moto Guzzi World Club:

 

THE LEGENDARY MOTO GUZZI DESIGNER, UMBERTO TODERO,

HAS PASSED AWAY

 

One of the best known and most respected designers on the world motorcycling scene has passed away at the age of 82.

 

Umberto Todero died yesterday afternoon, the victim of a terrible illness that struck him a few months ago, suddenly causing him to abandon his office and his beloved drawing instruments.

 

We could write thousands of words to describe Umberto Todero and the 66 years he spent with Moto Guzzi. We could write thousands more to relate the many inspiring moments we spent listening to “Umberto” as he charmed us with tales and anecdotes of his life at Moto Guzzi and of his wartime experiences. These tales, packed with love, passion and suffering, taught so much, especially to younger colleagues who through them were able to discover a unique, unrivalled and unrepeatable world.

 

At Mandello del Lario, we shall never forget the persistence and determination that distinguished Umberto Todero throughout his professional life and private life. We remember him today, and in future his memory shall be kept alive within Moto Guzzi by his achievements in design from the past and present, for Umberto Todero remained active as a designer up until the last moments of his life.

 

Moto Guzzi stands by Umberto Todero’s family in remembering a man who was able, through his uniquely genuine character, to teach so much, especially to those who knew how to listen, and to all who had the honour of knowing and appreciating him.

 

 

Mandello del Lario, 28th February 2005

[gallo_se]

Unfortunaltely that's true, one of the great has gone.

[Guest Jeff Kelland]

He lives on in the thundering heartbeat of every goose. RIP Umberto.