“It was time to leave us”: Anthony Callea pays sincere tribute to his grandfather after his death
Anthony Callea mourns the loss of his grandfather, whom he affectionately called “Nonno”.
Friday, in a sincere article on Instagram, the 37-year-old singer paid tribute to the man he called “ LIFE ”.
“Nonno, it was time for us to leave on Sunday and we said goodbye to you yesterday,” he started, adding a loving heart emoji.
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RIP: Anthony Callea (rioght) mourns the loss of his grandfather (left), whom he affectionately called ‘Nonno’
“If there was only one word I could use to describe you, it would be” LIFE. ” You were the epitome of LIFE and a true example of how to celebrate and cherish LIFE! ”
He then thanked his Nonno for all the “LOVE” he had given to his family throughout his life.
“You lead [sic] to be [sic] example and taught us the true feeling of LOVE. The love you had for us grandchildren, the love you had for your children, the love and respect you had for Nonna and the love of life, ”he continued.
Loss: in a sincere message on Instagram Friday, the 37-year-old singer paid tribute to the man he called “ LIFE ”
“Thank you for giving us the best father Matt, Chris and I can have!” We will miss you and we will all take care of Nonna for you!
Anthony’s emotional post drew condolences from his former Australian Idol co-stars, Casey Donovan and Ricki-Lee Coulter.
“Condolences to you and your beautiful family. Sending all my love Xxx, ” said Casey, 31, adding a love heart emoji.
Bond: Anthony shared a close relationship with his grandfather, posting photos with him on Instagram last month
Meanwhile, Ricki-Lee, 34, left the singer of The Prayer with a series of red love-heart emojis.
Anthony shared a close relationship with his grandfather, posting photos with him on Instagram only last month.
“Family time in Lorne. #Nonno thinks he has a “full strength” beer, but I may have lied and just bought him a non-alcoholic beer, “he captioned a series of photos of them being Grill.
“If there was only one word I could use to describe you, it would be” LIFE. ” You were the epitome of LIFE and a true example of how to celebrate and cherish LIFE! ‘ he wrote