Father to Rest with Kids
- BAISO, Italy – The partial remains of Aristide Ganassi, a doctor killed by partisans in April 1945, have been returned to his family, 80 years after his death.
- According to authorities, the return took place after a portion of Ganassi's skull was positively identified through DNA analysis. Carabinieri from the Reggio Operational Unit delivered the remains,...
- Barbara Ganassi and Marco Ceseli, Ganassi's grandchildren, received the remains after they were retrieved from a burial cassette in Campagnola and transported to Parma for examination.
Ganassi Remains Returned to Family 80 Years After Partisan Killing
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- Ganassi Remains Returned to Family 80 Years After Partisan Killing
- Ganassi Remains Returned to Family 80 Years After Partisan Killing: A Q&A
- What happened in the case of Aristide Ganassi?
- Where was Aristide Ganassi killed?
- How were Aristide Ganassi’s remains identified?
- Who did authorities deliver the remains to?
- Where were the remains returned?
- What happened to the remains after their retrieval?
- In what way were the remains interred?
- What did Ganassi’s grandchildren say about the return of the remains?
- Did any of Aristide Ganassi’s children live to see the remains returned?
- What are the family’s feelings about the circumstances of Aristide ganassi’s death?
- Key Events in the Aristide Ganassi Case
- What does the Ganassi family hope for now?
BAISO, Italy – The partial remains of Aristide Ganassi, a doctor killed by partisans in April 1945, have been returned to his family, 80 years after his death. Ganassi was the head of the hospital in Castelnovo Sotto at the time of his death,which occurred shortly after the end of World War II.
According to authorities, the return took place after a portion of Ganassi’s skull was positively identified through DNA analysis. Carabinieri from the Reggio Operational Unit delivered the remains, which had been analyzed at the Ris of Parma laboratories, to Ganassi’s grandchildren at the Campagnola cemetery yesterday morning.
Barbara Ganassi and Marco Ceseli, Ganassi’s grandchildren, received the remains after they were retrieved from a burial cassette in Campagnola and transported to Parma for examination. The remains were interred with those of other individuals killed during the turbulent post-war period. Carabinieri from Campagnola and a municipal official were also present.
The remains were placed in a metal box inside a chapel commemorating victims of the post-war violence. They were then transported to the cemetery of Baiso for burial in the family tomb. The grandchildren expressed satisfaction at finally being able to inter their grandfather’s remains. Ganassi’s children, Ferruccio, who died in 2020, and Paola, who died just over two months ago, did not live to see this moment.
“We want to think that now they are all together, father and children, in the afterlife, finally to explain that truth that we relatives do not yet know,” the relatives said. They expressed disappointment at the lack of certainty surrounding the circumstances of Ganassi’s death, even after eight decades.“This moment is crucial, as we can finally put some of the remains of the grandfather in his tomb. But the circle does not close. It will not be until the total truth is clarified.”
Ganassi Remains Returned to Family 80 Years After Partisan Killing: A Q&A
What happened in the case of Aristide Ganassi?
In April 1945, Aristide Ganassi, a doctor and head of the hospital in Castelnovo Sotto, was killed by partisans.Eighty years later, his partial remains were returned to his family.
Where was Aristide Ganassi killed?
Aristide Ganassi’s death occured in Castelnovo Sotto, Italy, shortly after the end of world War II.
How were Aristide Ganassi’s remains identified?
A portion of Ganassi’s skull was positively identified via DNA analysis conducted at the Ris of Parma laboratories.
The Carabinieri from the Reggio Operational Unit delivered the remains to Aristide Ganassi’s grandchildren, Barbara Ganassi and Marco Ceseli.
Where were the remains returned?
The remains were delivered to the Campagnola cemetery.
What happened to the remains after their retrieval?
The remains were retrieved from a burial cassette in Campagnola and transported to parma for examination. They were interred with othre individuals killed during the post-war period.
In what way were the remains interred?
The remains were placed in a metal box inside a chapel, and then transported to the Baiso cemetery for burial in the family tomb.
What did Ganassi’s grandchildren say about the return of the remains?
Barbara Ganassi and Marco Ceseli, expressed their satisfaction at finally being able to inter their grandfather’s remains.
Did any of Aristide Ganassi’s children live to see the remains returned?
No, Ganassi’s children, Ferruccio, who passed away in 2020, and Paola, who died just over two months ago, did not live to see this moment.
What are the family’s feelings about the circumstances of Aristide ganassi’s death?
the family expressed disappointment at the lack of certainty surrounding the circumstances of Ganassi’s death, even after eight decades. They hope for the “total truth” to be clarified.
Key Events in the Aristide Ganassi Case
Here’s a timeline of the main events, summarized:
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 1945 | Aristide Ganassi is killed by partisans in Castelnovo Sotto. |
| Recent Past | A portion of Ganassi’s skull is identified via DNA analysis at the Ris of Parma laboratories. |
| Yesterday Morning (from the source text) | Carabinieri deliver remains to Ganassi’s grandchildren at Campagnola cemetery. |
| Present | Remains are placed in a metal box and buried in the family tomb at Baiso cemetery. |
What does the Ganassi family hope for now?
The family hopes for the “total truth” surrounding Aristide Ganassi’s death to be clarified.