Funeral Moved to San Nicolò
Edna Prisco Ruggiero died from a rapid bacterial infection at age 59 on November 7, 2026, at Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso, TrevisoToday reported.
Mourners filled the Church of Sant’Agnese beyond capacity, prompting organizers to move her funeral services to the larger Temple of San Nicolò at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
From Mild Flu Symptoms to Intensive Care
The illness began between Wednesday, November 4, and Thursday, November 5, 2026, when Prisco Ruggiero developed a sore throat and low-grade fever after spending an evening with friends, according to Tribuna di Treviso. Her family initially mistook the symptoms for a common seasonal flu.
Her temperature climbed despite medication, prompting her son Roberto to take her to the hospital, Tribuna di Trevio reported.
Medical staff admitted her to the medicine ward before ordering a CT scan at 4:30 a.m. that revealed severe complications. Doctors then transferred her to the intensive care unit and intubated her as a pneumococcal bacterial infection attacked her lungs, kidneys, and bloodstream.
Prisco Ruggiero Built a Real Estate Career in Treviso
Prisco Ruggiero was born in Venezuela and built a life in Treviso with her partner, Massimiliano Ruggiero, a manager at Banca Generali. She managed local real estate investments, purchasing and renovating dozens of properties across the area.
“Edna had extraordinary energy, exceptional determination, she was a warrior, even if in this case she didn’t win,” Massimiliano Ruggiero told Tribuna di Treviso. He also noted her passion for animals, sports, and her role as a mother who raised their children while he traveled for work. Il Messaggero added that she had recently earned a sommelier diploma.
Final Farewells in Treviso
The funeral at the Temple of San Nicolò drew large crowds of family members, local friends, and community members. Following the Tuesday morning service, her body was scheduled for cremation, TrevisoToday reported.
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