OBIT: Football player Adriano Tassone

MONTREAL - McGill Athletics & Recreation sadly announces the death of Adriano Tassone, a 23-year old management senior from St. Laurent, Que., and a member of the varsity football team. He died in a car accident near his home on March 18.

Tassone, a six-foot, 186-pound defensive back, was credited with 10 solo tackles, four assisted tackles and a pass knockdown in 12 career games since joining the Redmen out of John Abbott College in 2005. A former multi-sport athlete with Loyola high school and a rugby player with the Quebec under-19 provincial team, he was scheduled to graduate with a commerce degree in June.

"What a terrible tragedy. He was such a super, young man and a great teammate, one of the most popular players on the team," said Sonny Wolfe, head coach of the Redmen. "He was so vibrant and full of life at our annual awards banquet last week. It's hard to believe he's gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."

Tassone is survived by parents Vincenzo and Sabina and his 25-year-old sister Liana. The family will receive condolences at Centre funéraire Côte-des-Neiges, located at 4525 Côte-des-Neiges road, on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 am on Monday (March 23) at the Basilica Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (1085 rue de la Cathédrale) in Montreal, followed by a private service at the McGill’s Molson Stadium and interment at Notre Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery.

The family has requested that their wishes for privacy be respected.

There is an online legacy book that people can sign and in lieu of flowers, a donation in Adriano's name may be made to the RIGHT TO PLAY organization by visiting www.righttoplay.com/adrianotassone or in person during visitation hours.

SOURCE:

Earl Zukerman
Communications Officer
Athletics & Recreation, Room 225 B
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