Risler's Guido Piantoni passes away

Wed 3 Aug 2011, 14:31 GMT

Risler's Guido Piantoni passes away

Guido H. Piantoni, technical manager at Risler S.A., passes away at the age of 67.

Argentina-based bunker supplier Risler S.A has confirmed that its technical manager, Mr. Guido H. Piantoni, aged 67, passed away last Sunday, 31st July 2011, in Buenos Aires.

In a message to colleagues and clients, Risler said: "Those of us who had the privilege to know him, and to work together all these years, benefited greatly from his extensive knowledge, warm friendship and excellent sense of humour."

Mr. Piantoni's funeral took place yesterday, 2nd August, and he is survived by his four sons, two grandaughters and two grandsons.

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