MAFS expert Mel Schilling dies aged 54
Mel Schilling, beloved MAFS relationship expert, has died aged 54 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
19°CRest In Peace
RUGARI, Vincenzo
(Jim)
Born Sinopoli,
Pr Reggio Calabria, Italy
on March 12, 1939.
Passed away peacefully surrounded
by his loving family
in Adelaide, S.A.
on October 5, 2025.
Aged 86 years.
Loving husband of Maria.
Devoted father of
Guiseppe (Joe) and Carmel,
Gioia and Tony Rositano,
Antonia and Peter Brand.
Adored Nonno of
Antonio , Chanel, Alyssa, Kayla,
Jasmine and Casey.
Loved brother and
brother-in-law of
Rocco (dec) and Fortunata,
Francesco and
Domenica (Mimi),
Salvatori and Deborah,
Gino and Anna.
Brother-in-law of
Francesco and
Concetta Tripodi,
Rocco and Maria Tripodi,
Teresa and Sante Candeloro,
Antonio and AnnetteTripodi,
Giuseppe and Silvana Tripodi
and their respective families.
Vincenzo will be loved and sadly
missed by all his family and friends.
My darling Jim (Bello Mio),
My heart is broken, and
life feels forever changed
without you by my side.
For 58 wonderful years,
you were my world —
my best friend, my greatest love,
and the one who always
made everything feel right.
Your strength, your laughter,
and your gentle heart touched
everyone who knew you.
You gave so much love and
asked for so little in return.
I will miss your voice, your smile,
and the way you could make me laugh even
on the hardest days.
Thank you for every
beautiful moment we shared —
for the love, the memories,
and the life we built
together. I will carry you
with me always, in every breath,
in every beat
of my heart.
Until we meet again, my love.
Forever yours,
Maria.
Dad was the heart of our family —
strong, kind, and always there for us.
His love, laughter, and wisdom
will stay with us forever.
We will carry your memory and love always -
your Children & Grandchildren.
Guiseppe, Carmel, Gioia, Tony,
Antonia, Peter,
Antonio, Alyssa, Kayla, Chanel,
Jasmine, Casey.
To our brother Jim,
you were our guide, our laughter,
and our constant support.
We never needed words
to understand each other —
the bond we shared said it all.
We’ll always treasure the memories,
the adventures, and the love we shared.
You’ll live forever
in our hearts, and
your spirit will
be with us always.
Love your brothers,
Frank, Sam, Gino
and families.
The family sincerely thank
Dr Nimit Singhal and all the wonderful caring staff
from Ashford Hospital Mitcham Ward.
NO LUTTO, please
Funeral by : Peter Elberg Funerals
Website: http://www.peterelbergfunerals.com.au
Phone number : 088234...
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