Valerie Borg writes:
You were a real gentleman. It is indeed a pity I got to know you when you were terminally ill.
Although you were suffering, you always had kind words to say to me.
Society lost an example of how good a man could be even through living a simple life.
It is very difficult to forget a man like you Lino - I cannot begin to imagine the unbearable loss your wife, daughter and son have had to endeavour.
If I close my eyes really hard Lino, I can honestly see you entering the gates of Heaven which I'm sure are open wide for you.
I can see you walking steadily, no aches and pains, no sadness knowing you are going to leave the family you so deeply loved.
Sweet dreams my friend. Until we meet again and share a joke or two.
I'll be waiting for a really gigantic smile that I'm sure you will give me when my time on earth is done.
Keep well in the Kingdom of Heaven