Nearly two years after the untimely passing of soccer star Gianluca Vialli on January 5, 2024, in London, his father, Gianfranco Vialli, has now passed away at age 95 in Cremona. Known throughout his hometown not only as the father of Gianluca, who battled cancer with immense resilience, Gianfranco also made a name for himself as a respected entrepreneur.

Gianfranco Vialli passed away on November 7, 2024, leaving a significant impact on both Cremona and the surrounding communities. His legacy includes his role as founder of Casitalia, a prefab construction company in Spinadesco, which contributed to the local economy and created numerous job opportunities. The Vialli family home, located on Via dei Mille in the heart of Cremona, was where Gianfranco resided with his wife, Maria Teresa. He leaves behind her and their four children: Nino, Maffa, Mila, and Marco.

Gianfranco’s life was wholly devoted to his work and family, and he is fondly remembered for spending quality time with his close relatives in Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti, a place not far from Cremona. The Vialli family also owns a historic castle in this area, which became a cherished family landmark and played a role in Gianluca’s early soccer journey. Gianluca began his career here, playing for Pizzighettone and later for Cremonese, before achieving fame in Italian and international soccer.

Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, Gianfranco Vialli was a beloved figure in the community. His passing has stirred an outpouring of condolences, with many expressing their heartfelt sympathies to the Vialli family. He is remembered not only as a successful businessman but as a warm and cherished individual whose influence extended beyond his business ventures.