Ronnie Tabone, a Melita FC official for more than 40 years and an honorary member of the Malta FA, passed away yesterday.

Tabone, who would have been 81 today, was a Council Member for many years representing his old love Melita.

He started his football career as a goalkeeper with Floriana Ajax in the early Fifties and was the younger brother of Frank Tabone, coach of the famous Floriana Ajax.

Tabone was given recognition by UEFA for his service to Maltese football some years back.

Funeral mass will be said on Monday at Stella Maris church, Sliema, at 9.30 a.m.

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