Stefano Mengascini, Director of Mengascini Accordions Italy, manufacturers, has passed away.

Born 15 December 1961 in Castelfidardo, died 29 December 2023 in Ancona.

Information of the family and Stefano Mengascini is in the “Know the People” Interview published in 2017 at: 2017MN-Interview

Translation of newspaper article by il Resto del Carlino Ancona:

A life making accordions. Farewell to Mengascini, he was 62 years old

The Mengascini family gave a lifetime to the development of handicrafts and the accordion in Castelfidardo. On December 29th 2023, 62-year-old Stefano Mengascini, owner of the company, passed away. Grieved by his wife and daughters Lucia and Chiara.

Castelfidardo owes a lot to his family, one of those who gave a lifetime to the development of craftsmanship and the production of the accordion, the beating heart of the town. In fact, Mengascini is a company founded in 1978 that bears the surname of its founder, Nello, and Stefano was now one of the company owners. A great professional, always with a smile, husband and family man whose passing leaves many in despair.

He was always proud of his work and family. His wife Elisabetta and daughters Lucia and Chiara were deeply saddened.

His funeral was held on 30 December 2023 at 5 pm in the Collegiate Church in the city centre.

Accordions Worldwide send their sincere condolences to the Mengascini family for their very sad loss.