On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 9:12 AM, Xan Lopez <[email protected]> wrote:
> This is terrible news. I remember fondly working with him on Epiphany many
> years ago. His patience and good character were instrumental in getting me
> started on this whole crazy business, as I'm sure it was the case for many
> others.

Yes, his legacy lives on not only in Epiphany, but also Rhythmbox
which he also help start.  He will be missed. Condolences to the
family and friends.

sri

>
> He will be missed, and I'd humbly suggest the Foundation to dedicate the
> next stable release of GNOME to his memory.

We can look into that.

sri

>
> Xan
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Johan Bilien <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> I unfortunately have some terrible news, Marco Pesenti Gritti passed away
>> last Saturday in London, after a long fight against cancer. He was with his
>> family and in good medical hands. He leaves behind his girlfriend Daniela
>> and 4 year old daughter Daniela. I had the chance to say goodbye last week,
>> and convey thoughts and support for his coworkers, current and passed.
>>
>> I was lucky to have worked with Marco for many years at litl, on a very
>> broad range of projects, and had the chance to count him as a good friend.
>> He was the most passionate and dedicated hacker I knew, and I know he was
>> extremely respected in the GNOME community, for his work on Epiphany, Evince
>> and Sugar among many others, just like he was at litl. Those who knew him
>> personally know he was also an awesome human being.
>>
>> We will try to help his family as much as we can. He will be sorely
>> missed.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> desktop-devel-list mailing list
>> [email protected]
>> https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/desktop-devel-list
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> desktop-devel-list mailing list
> [email protected]
> https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/desktop-devel-list
_______________________________________________
desktop-devel-list mailing list
[email protected]
https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/desktop-devel-list

Reply via email to