Farewell to Prof. Emmanuele F.M. Emanuele: a leading figure in Italian

Farewell to Prof. Emmanuele F.M. Emanuele

Professor Avv. Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele has died in Rome. Born in Palermo in 1937, he was a distinguished jurist, economist and academic who combined institutional leadership with sustained philanthropic activity.

Throughout his career he prioritized health, education and culture, directing major foundations and supporting projects aimed at improving quality of life and access to care.

• Institutional roles: President of Fondazione Roma (1995–2018) and Honorary President until 2023; founder and head of Fondazione Terzo Pilastro - Internazionale.
• Social projects: established a hospice for palliative care and the Villaggio Emanuele, an Alzheimer residential community offering 24-hour assistance and a non-clinical environment.
• Awards and honours: multiple honorary degrees and civic recognitions; recently awarded the “Orizzonti Condivisi - Ambassador of Peace” prize.

Known for promoting a “capitalism of good”, he invested in scholarships, scientific research and healthcare infrastructure. The foundations he led continue to operate along the lines he traced, maintaining his legacy in Italian civil and cultural life.