Italian Entrepreneur Marco Zaminato Dies Unexpectedly in Florida

Marco Zaminato, a 44-year-old Italian entrepreneur from Nove, Italy, passed away unexpectedly in Orlando, Florida, on February 19, 2026. Zaminato was the administrator and driving force behind AeT Italia, a company specializing in designer bathroom furnishings.

Details of the Incident

Zaminato was in Orlando to attend a trade fair focused on bathroom and kitchen furnishings when he reportedly fell ill in his hotel room. According to reports from his father, Imerio Zaminato, co-founder of AeT Italia, Marco had arrived at the fair with a slight fever and sore throat but initially felt well enough to continue working. After communicating with family, he returned to his hotel due to feeling unwell.

After attempts to contact him went unanswered, family members in Italy contacted representatives at the trade fair, who then alerted the American police. Authorities discovered Zaminato deceased in his hotel room. The preliminary hypothesis suggests a possible heart attack, though official confirmation is pending.

About Marco Zaminato and AeT Italia

Marco Zaminato was a prominent figure in Nove, known for transforming the region’s traditional ceramics industry into a globally recognized brand. Founded in 2001, AeT Italia has become a leading producer of colorful and decorated ceramic bathroom fixtures, distributed in numerous countries. Zaminato was described as dynamic, innovative, and dedicated to quality and Made in Italy craftsmanship.

The company has successfully modernized a traditional artisan sector, focusing on design and quality to achieve international acclaim. Zaminato was in Florida specifically to strengthen relationships with the US market.

Community Reaction and Funeral Arrangements

The news of Zaminato’s death has deeply affected the Nove community and the broader ceramics industry. He is remembered for his professional and personal qualities. Zaminato is survived by his partner, Anna, and two young children, ages three and a half and one and a half.

Zaminato’s partner and sister, Silvia, have traveled to Florida to handle the necessary arrangements for the repatriation of his body. The family is working with diplomatic and consular representatives, as well as the US Embassy, to coordinate the return, which is expected to take ten to fifteen days.