Luca, who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 45 years after an uphill battle

Agna – “Luca fought to the end and never lost his great personality a smile For him family was everything and he fought for his life as a warrior to the end for us because he loved his two daughters and I unconditionally.” To speak thus, with tears, but also with strength and courage Elena Bertokowife Luca Zago45, died after an aggressive form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosisand ALS.

Diagnosis

The first symptoms appeared in April 2020 with minor symptoms ignition Which created difficulties in movement, after thorough investigations, the unfortunate arrived diagnose of the degenerative neuromuscular disease, which within a few months forced Luca to develop a recovery Urgent first in Schiavonia and then at Casa Breda in Padua, where he was followed in the last months of his life and last December 7, he married Elena, in the presence of his two daughters Rachel and Greta, surrounded by the staff of the Temple, active in the Brusegana district in a green oasis outside the city. His wife Elena still remembers: “Luca faced this disease dignity And of great courage, he was an example to all of us and will always remain in the hearts of those who knew him for the kindness and joy of his soul. For me, he is definitely the love of my life, and before he left me he promised that he would also look for me in another life, he was a wonderful husband and father, caring and always present with and with his daughters, a great worker and friend to those who knew him ».

“He was creative“

In fact, the 45-year-old has not lost his sense of humor and the will to live despite the rapid progress in his career Slave: In recent months the visual indicator has communicated with his loved ones and friends and has not failed to make up his loved ones jokesHe gently jokes about his physical condition. An employee of Plastotecnica di Bagnoli, he worked in the Pernumia factory where he was so well-loved, that the owner of the company bought a stair lift to let him go to work, an option he could not enjoy. Big condolences from friends, among them Katya BarrettAdviser Ajna: «Luca was creative, loved his family and his work, and was always available for charitable activities in our country». The funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 am in the parish church of Agna.