Mario Marini , deacon, for many years president of Oftal Sardegna , the voluntary association that deals with the transport of the sick to Lourdes and a volunteer in prison, former collaborator of the parish of Sant'Elia, has died. Mario Marini has always been on the side of those who live in suffering and the weakest. He dedicated a life to others and to his family.

Cagliaritano, but known throughout the island, especially by youth groups in the voluntary world. After leaving the presidency of Oftal Sardegna a few years ago, he devoted himself entirely to helping the prison chaplain of Cagliari . Mario Marini operated until a few months ago. He had to abandon the business to cure himself of an illness that left him no way out .

He died this morning at his home in Genneruxi. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm in the capital, with the Holy Mass presided over by the archbishop of Cagliari.