The son of the legendary “Pippo” has passed away at the age of 65. The city mourning the passing of Ettore Filippucci, 65, a beloved face and longtime restauranteur of the famous Pippo Restaurant. Full name “Osteria da Pippo di Filippucci“. The city extends its deepest sympathy to the family: “You had a smile and a kind word for everyone. A piece of Castelfidardo is gone with you.”

The funeral was held on Tuesday 14th October at the Collegiate Church in Castelfidardo. Ettore Filippucci inherited the legacy alongside his brother Franco, carrying on with pride and dedication a tradition that has been part of the history and heart of Castelfidardo for decades.

So many accordionist visitors to Castelfidardo have visited the famous Pippo Restaurant and enjoyed their fine food. The restaurant was a gathering place for generations of locals and accordion industry who so often came with clients and younger accordionists competing in the PIF Accordion Festival, to enjoy the happy atmosphere of good food and companionship.

For decades I have personally enjoyed the fine pizzas and other Italian dishes of Pippo’s, firstly with Faithe Deffner hosted by the lengendary Pippo and then Pippo and Ettore together and in recent years Ettore and Franco. A great pleasure every trip to Italy.

Mayor of Castelfidardo Roberto Ascani also expressed his condolences. “We miss you so much and will miss you for a long time, but your memory will help us face life with the lightheartedness that only you knew how to show. Goodbye Ettori.”

Ettore leaves behind his wife Cristiana, his children Martina and Alessandro, his brother Franco, all his relatives, and an entire city that today stands united behind the Filippucci family.